Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Manufacturing

Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Manufacturing

Instructors: Rodrigo Navas

What you'll learn

Identify good practices and the level of digital transformation maturity in the manufacturing sector.
Identify the challenges that prevent the digital transformation of organizations in the sector and possible solutions to overcome them.
Identify technologies and digital solutions necessary for digital transformation according to their work and the problem they face.
Assess your current situation in relation to digitalization through a diagnostic tool developed by IDB Invest.

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There are 4 modules in this course

Are you interested in learning how Digital Transformation is driving the manufacturing sector in Latin America and the Caribbean?

This course will help you identify challenges and opportunities that digitalization can offer in the industry. Along with specialists from BID Invest and the private sector, you will learn firsthand about the tools and best practices that illustrate the potential of digital solutions, with a cross-cutting focus on sustainability. By the end of the course, you will understand the potential of digitalization for Latin American manufacturing companies and how this transformation can help overcome the major challenges they face.

In this section you will identify the course objectives, structure, assessments and orientation material. The welcome video will give you an overview of the course, the learning objectives and the structure of each module. We will also share the link to the participant's guide, a document that we suggest you consult frequently because it will be your navigation guide throughout this learning experience. You will also learn how we will assess your learning in this course, and identify the instructors and course staff. Finally, we invite you to take an initial survey.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 plugin

In this module, we will understand the importance of Digital Transformation in the manufacturing and retail sector based on the needs, challenges, and opportunities that it brings to Latin America and the Caribbean. To do this, we will review resources that detail the internal and external obstacles that the manufacturing sector faces today, the strategic focal points of Digital Transformation, and we will hear experts share their experiences.

What's included

3 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

3 videosTotal 13 minutes

1.1.1 The importance of manufacturing for Latin America and the Caribbean2 minutesPreview module
1.2.1 Manufacturing and today’s world2 minutes
1.2.4 Manufacturing needs for Digital Transformation 8 minutes

4 readingsTotal 50 minutes

1.1.3 Transformation, culture, and climate change: digitalization in manufacturing 15 minutes
1.2.2 Current challenges, needs and obstacles to Digital Transformation15 minutes
1.3.1 Cross-sectional goals for Digital Transformation 10 minutes
1.4.2 Lessons Learned 10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

1.4.3 Module evaluation30 minutes
1.1.2 Review what you’ve learned so far5 minutes
1.2.3 Review what you’ve learned so far 5 minutes
1.3.2 Review what you've learned so far 5 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

1.4.1 Challenges and opportunities15 minutes

In this module we will identify the current trends in Digital Transformation for manufacturing in order to facilitate and accelerate a digital change in the sector. To do so, you will learn about best practices in transformation and digital solutions that can help accelerate this transformation in the region, with a focus on sustainability.

What's included

4 videos5 readings6 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 40 minutes

2.1.1 Global perspectives of digital solutions in manufacturing2 minutesPreview module
2.1.5 Interview: Trends and best practices in manufacturing26 minutes
2.2.1 Digital solutions to achieve transformation3 minutes
2.3.3 Digital Transformation for sustainable manufacturing 8 minutes

5 readingsTotal 75 minutes

2.1.3 Best practices for Digital Transformation across the value chain5 minutes
2.2.3 Digital solutions across the value chain20 minutes
2.2.5 Success stories in digitalization 20 minutes
2.3.1 Best practices for sustainable digitalization 20 minutes
2.4.2 Lessons learned10 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 72 minutes

2.4.3 Module Evaluation30 minutes
2.1.2 Review what you've learned so far10 minutes
2.1.4 Review what you've learned so far 2 minutes
2.2.2 Review what you've learned so far 10 minutes
2.2.4 Review what you've learned so far 10 minutes
2.3.2 Review what you've learned so far10 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes

2.4.1 Trends and solutions in your context20 minutes

In this module, we will identify the key idas to consider when designing a roadmap for Digital Transformation in manufacturing and be a successful. You will focus on evaluating the level of digital maturity of your organization through a self-diagnostic tool developed by IDB Invest and we'll provide you with best practices for a successful path to digitalization.

What's included

5 videos5 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts2 plugins

5 videosTotal 37 minutes

3.1.1 Key best practices for successful Digital Transformation19 minutesPreview module
3.2.1 Digital Transformation roadmap1 minute
3.2.5 From strategy to a comprehensive Digital Transformation11 minutes
3.4.1 Digital maturity levels2 minutes
3.4.5 Course Ending1 minute