Insufficient knowledge in industrial digitalization – Promising perspective from female suppliers

Small- and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) don’t know exactly what digitalization means and have difficulties in reaching the potential benefits. To stay competitive SMEs, need support in how to implement digitalization. A promising perspective and ideas on how to get started were captured in two courses given to female suppliers from the automotive industry. The female suppliers stated that it is relevant to start small, find enjoyment in digitalization, involve all co-workers, find a strategy for competence insurance, start learning programs and find business in digitalization.