Transformation digital, technological evolution, and Industry 4.0 are terms that have been gaining increasing prominence in the media and in our daily lives. Change has become as essential a need as eating and dressing. Change has been the prevailing idea in this scenario of uncertainty and knowing what to change and when to change it can be the difference between success and failure.
THE pandemic recent accelerated many changes us processes. Companies large and small were forced to undertake major adjustments in their routines to to meet demand, often scarce, and increasingly in need of products with quality and fair price. Naturally, the industry iron and steel needed to reinvent itself in this process and technology was a strong ally in these changes.
Therefore, efficient communication, process optimization and debureaucratization, assertive planning and effective monitoring of processes are fundamental elements for increasing productivity and all these points can and should be supported by technology.
A study by the Project Management Institute Brazil (PMI) found that, for 761 companies, the main reason for project failure is communication failure. Therefore, inefficient communication is a determining factor in building relationships. trust and transparency between all those involved.
To the technology tools to support efficient communication have developed significantly in recent years. Maintaining a blog with news, summaries, and tips is a widely used tool for external communicationGiving people the chance to learn about how the company operates builds trust and transparency, and therefore increases productivity.
Maintaining periodic internal newsletters for specific audiences also ensures alignment and transparency among those involved at all stages, ensuring process optimization and more assertive planning.
Tools such as intranet (internal institutional websites) are excellent for ensuring alignment and a communication efficient for your entire company in addition to ensuring good visual management.
Many of the productivity problems we encounter in companies come from inefficiency of processesPoorly designed or poorly monitored processes are major culprits when it comes to high productivity. Therefore, identifying bottlenecks and waste is crucial to achieving high productivity at reduced costs.
Today there are systems capable of monitoring all stages of a process, from its inputs (inputs, people), processing (process parameters, measurements), the appropriate outputs (finished product) and quality of the product, as well as other relevant information, such as equipment shutdowns and maintenance forecasts. Systems of this type are capable of generating reports with accurate information on productivity, utilization, idle time and process losses, providing information to identify possible points for improvement in the processes.
One planning, when done well and well executed, multiplies the chances of achieving a goal. Understanding the current state, defining achievable objectives and goals, and outlining a action plan, acting, identifying deviations and replanning are the basic steps for effective planning.
Having the right tool for good planning is essential when it comes to getting ideas out of your head and onto paper. Today, there are highly intuitive tools for task management, like the kanban, even large software complexes to carry out planning and automation (APS – Advanced Planning and Scheduling), choosing the ideal tool is essential for goals to be transformed into results and productivity.
Author: Gardel Souza – IT Coordinator at SINOBRAS
Gardel Souza has a degree in Information Systems from the Federal University of Pará, 
With over 15 years of experience in information technology, I have worked in IT and systems management, project management, and systems analysis and development for the steel industry and government agencies. I also have experience in business processes on the shop floor, manufacturing processes, and business processes. I have been an IT manager for 8 years, working with information systems and technical support, developing and implementing solutions for projects and improvements in the steel industry.
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