đŽ It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
…to automate your plant. Former engineering manager, John Giles, offers some practical steps for developing an automation roadmap in this recent interview:
John suggests to start with a thorough discovery phase and feasibility assessment. And keep in mind: it’s not always the shiny new technology that will make the biggest impact. Look for simple and impactful. đ
“Select a meaningful and manageable project that will build confidence“
Why not you? Why not your team? Why not today? đ¤ˇââď¸Â Â
Define and scope a narrow project, gain a few early successes, then build from there!  It’s the old adage: “a journey of a 1,000 miles begins with the first step.” đ
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