UdZ 01.21

UdZ 1-2021 / 94 MarryIT: A methodical guide to individualized digital transformation to achieve value-enhancing goals Tailored Recommendations for the Efficient Integration of Shop Floor and ITSystems Manufacturing companies face the challenge of coordinating the digital transformation of their system landscapes so as to achieve the best possible benefits. As shop floors and IT systems have typically evolved over time, the opportunities provided by the legacy systems in place are not always readily apparent. A large number of use cases can already be implemented with little additional expenditures, in contrast to comprehensive, costly new acquisitions. Here, it is key to systematically determine the need for action based on the systems currently in place and on the objectives defined. The aim of the 'MarryIT' research project is to support SMEs by providing a methodically guided as-is analysis and evaluation of the current IT-OT integration status. IT-OT integration describes the degree of interconnection between shop floor systems (OT systems such as MES, production machines, sensors, scales, scanners, etc.) and 'office floor' systems (IT systems such as IoT platforms, ERP, PLM, supply chain management systems, etc.).