b'Partner News Autumn 2022 37CorporateDigital twins: the number of new physical assets and processes that are modelled as digital twins results in operational performance optimisationVision analytics in operations: moving beyond quality inspection and security use cases to those focused on performance, experience and safetyCentralised security management tools to bridge the IT/OT gap: as a foundational component for bridging the IT/OT gap to facilitate contextualised OT securityIndustrial automation suppliers such as Rockwell Automation, provide advanced manufacturing solutions and technologies that enable manufacturers to define how they can responsibly drive industry transformation and achieve sustainable, inclusive adoption through ESG metrics and Digital technologiesthe transition to resilient value creation.Create your own journey and sustainability inThe challenge for many manufacturers is to monitor and track their sustainability performance, be it carbon emissions, energy mix, waste management or supply chain manufacturingcompliance. They need to look at the entire business life cycle to find strategic ways to address sustainability in their operations and through the products and services they offer that are enabled by technology.By Rockwell Automation In addition to the specific remit of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), there are several internal stakeholders that drive or With all manner of business challenges andThis can be achieved by prioritising reliableinfluence the sustainability agenda. the increasing importance of sustainability,factory capabilities and a back to basics manufacturers need to think carefullyattitude, backed by modern technologiesComprehensive sustainability requires about their business needs and stakeholderthat drive operationsa key contributor toclose collaboration between stakeholders, expectations. manufacturers overall value proposition. including technologists such as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in charge of driving With a severe shortage of talent andAs sustainability becomes a businesstransformation and innovation, the Chief skills, skyrocketing commodity prices andimperative for manufacturing organisations,Information Officer (CIO) responsible for energy costs, and persisting supply chainits becoming increasingly apparent thatdigital infrastructure, Chief Financial Officer disruptions, manufacturing companies facedigitalisation can support this need while(CFO) responsible for budgeting, Chief a once-in-a-generation global crisis. Theyalso driving profitability.Procurement Officer (CPO), Chief Supply also need to operate more sustainablyChain Officer (CSCO) and Chief Operating by providing clear, targeted goals thatAccelerated shift requires a change of paceOfficer (COO).align with their core values and involve allTechnology vendors and suppliers are an stakeholders in shared and sustainableintegral part of the solution. IDCs 2021To find out more about the role of value creation. Global Future of Operations Survey founddigital technologies in manufacturing that 75% of industrial companies monitororganisations sustainability journey,Digital and sustainable becomemany of their assets remotely while retainingsee IDC Industry Spotlight sponsoredbusiness imperativessome level of on-site support staff.by Rockwell Automation.To address business complexities, manufacturing companies are increasinglyThis can be enabled through a variety looking at business process reengineeringof existing and available technologies, and business model transformation. including:'