Navigating heavy industry digital transformation: key factors for successful implementation

This article focuses on digital transformation in heavy industries and aims to identify the major factors contributing to its successful implementation. Based on reviews of case studies across various industries, the research highlights examples of digital transformation in practice, identifying common success factors and barriers specific to heavy industries. These factors include a series of challenges and considerations that organizations should navigate for favorable results. A rigorous analysis reveals, three key factors: operational challenges, planning, and organizational culture. The conclusions emphasize the importance of addressing these factors and recommend the use of competence centers as an organizational tool to remover overcome barriers to success. The article serves as a valuable resource for organizations preparing for digital transformation in heavy industries.