Sand Digital is a specialist consultancy that supports clients to establish enduring links between their people, systems, and processes, by focusing on building in-house capabilities alongside digital tools.
A Smart Factory Assessment, utilising the SIRI framework, is a great opportunity for businesses to create new value from data and emerging technologies. Choosing Sand Digital for your SIRI assessment means you will be guided by Andrew Cowie, one of New Zealand's leading specialists on Industry 4.0.
Andrew has built his Industry 4.0 expertise from years of being an Automation Engineer / Project Manager, delivering digitally-led projects for industrial clients. This ensures a SIRI assessment with Sand Digital will delivery optimal results for your team in the following areas:
- Understanding current state – Get a comprehensive estimation of your organisation’s maturity level across Industry 4.0 dimensions following a structured and standardised methodology. The assessment enables benchmarking against your industry and forms a foundation for improvement.
- Identify many specific opportunities for your organisation to develop and grow.
- Create or develop strategy – Challenges in Industry 4.0 strategy development can lead to wasted effort or even paralysis. Sand Digital will identify four ‘focus’ dimensions that provide a foundation for your strategy and roadmap, giving your team confidence to take the next step.
- Engage & align teams – Provide the management team with a shared, comprehensive understanding and vision for Industry 4.0 by offering an invaluable framework and common language for discussing and assessing future opportunities.
Why work with Andrew Cowie and Sand Digital
Having been at the forefront of Industry 4.0 for many years, Andrew Cowie has presented on the topic at EMEX, Tech Week and other speaking engagements both in New Zealand and overseas. He was also selected to lead projects in Callaghan Innovation’s ‘Industry 4.0 Demonstration Network’.
Andrew holds a proven track record of successfully supporting businesses integrate digital and Industry 4.0 manufacturing principles into their operations. Not only is he well respected for his experience and expertise in the field, "Andrew is also highly regarded for his ability to break down and convey complex topics, and his passion and energy for technology-led change."
