Unlock Manufacturing Success: Your Digital Transformation Journey Begins Here!

Welcome back to Axya’s Newsletter! In this edition, we are excited to dive deep into the realm of digital transformation, providing you with valuable insights and stories.

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll find:?

• A breakdown of our conversation with Caroline Robin of Logient where we discuss the secrets to a successful digital transformation project
• Our spotlight on MG Inox, a shining star in the stainless steel world ready to support your pharmaceutical and food industry manufacturing projects
• Info on our upcoming free webinar with Fran?ois Blackburn Grenon, a digital transformation expert at Digifab QG
• An introduction to Axya’s latest feature: Quote Comparison

Axya Podcast: Start Your Digital Transformation with Caroline Robin of Logient

On the latest episode of Axya’s ‘Data Driven Supply Chain Podcast’, Axya’s Keven Minier sat down with Caroline Robin— Director of Consulting Services at Logient, a consulting firm that specializes in technological transformation. With a background in marketing communications and law, Caroline was soon drawn to the manufacturing industry where she found a passion for helping firms deal with labour shortages, digital transformation projects and more.?

Caroline shared several key learnings with us in this engaging conversation:?

• Though many businesses are hesitant to bring in external consultants, they can often be the key to finding efficiency and undergoing a successful transformation. While your team might be experts in your field, consultants can become the ‘experts on a project’ and help provide a new perspective to a problem that has persisted for a long time.

• It’s important to break down each project into multiple stages: analysis, implementation, discussion and more. The criteria for a year-long project may evolve as new requirements and data emerge. In order to ensure that your transformation is sustainable and successfully implemented, you should be prepared for a project that changes throughout the stages as new information is unveiled.

• Consult all levels of employees in the company when undergoing a transformation. Each stakeholder will have a unique perspective and list of things they wish to change. While executives may have a big-picture overview of the company, it’s important to have in-depth conversations with employees on the floor— those who are working closely with your manufacturing technologies on a daily basis.

• When building the budget for a transformation project, teams should not only take into account the financial costs but also the opportunity costs— what the company would lose if they don’t undergo a digital transformation.?
• Take your time while kickstarting the process of digital transformation. Go at your own pace and leverage the data you have about your company, customers and processes while making decisions. This way, you can best understand your strengths, weaknesses and future goals before entering the optimization process.?

MG Inox Inc: Elevating Stainless Steel Expertise in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines

We are thrilled to introduce you to MG Inox, a promising new addition to Axya’s supplier network! MG Inox is a manufacturer with cutting-edge expertise in stainless steel and aluminum welding. The company is located in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines— about 50km north of Montreal.

MG Inox was founded by the dynamic duo of Amélie Maheu and Michael Gariepy. Their journey began with over a decade of combined experience in welding, fabricating, and repairing stainless steel equipment for major manufacturing companies. Hungry for knowledge and eager to discover the possibilities of a new field, he returned to school to study mechanical drafting. Graduating with his newfound skills, Michael began managing projects for prominent mining companies before entering the stainless steel industry. With the unwavering support of his wife, Amélie, he took the bold step of establishing MG Inox, a company that promises excellence and expertise with every new project.?

Today, MG Inox possesses several technical qualifications and prides itself on being a manufacturing company that ensures non-contamination in its materials. While they’re not working on stainless steel projects, MG Inox leverages the flexibility of their company resources and fleet of mobile equipment to support other companies in the field. The company has also cultivated a robust network of partners specializing in components such as fittings, pressure kettles and more— ensuring that their supply chain is prepared for all sorts of customer requests.?

?MG Inox’s team is an excellent supplier partner for clients in the pharmaceutical and food industries. Their deep expertise, unwavering commitment to quality, and network of resources make them a standout choice for any project.?

Contact MG Inox’s team for your projects!

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What's new on Axya

?? The Advanced Quote Comparison Feature ??

I ask for your attention because this is a big one!

We already introduced this feature to you in the last newsletter, but let's go more in-depth on what the quote comparison features is, how it works and how is it useful for buyers.

How it works?

Advanced Quote Comparison

Skip manual comparisons and identify the most cost effective suppliers in an instant! The advanced quote comparison solution saves you time and gives you all of the information you need to make data driven decisions when negotiating with your suppliers.

How is it useful for buyers?

Let's put ourselves in Sarah's shoes.

Sarah frequently faces the challenge of sifting through multiple RFQ responses from various suppliers. The process is time-consuming, and she often worries about making the right choice while ensuring the best value for her company. Sarah discovers our platform's new quote comparison feature while dropping an RFQ for a bulk order of specialized steel components.

• Aggregated Quotes: After submitting her RFQ, Sarah receives responses from seven different suppliers. Rather than scrolling through a cluttered inbox, she finds all the quotes neatly aggregated in one place on your platform. This eliminates the need to switch between emails, spreadsheets, and documents.

• Customized Filtering of Quote Information: Sarah clicks on the RFQ and sees a clear breakdown of each supplier's quote. It includes the unit price, volume discounts, delivery times, quality certifications, and payment terms. She can quickly compare the essential details side by side, helping her identify the most competitive offer.

• Chat and Negotiation: Impressed by a couple of quotes, Sarah initiates direct chats with the respective suppliers to ask questions, clarify details, and even negotiate terms. This direct line of communication saves her time and ensures she gets the specific information she needs.

As a result, Sarah selects a supplier who offers a competitive price, has a stellar track record, and can deliver the components within her required timeframe. The new feature not only makes her job easier but also helps her company make more informed and cost-effective procurement decisions.

Join us for our upcoming webinar with Digifab QG

Make sure not to miss our upcoming webinar with Fran?ois Blackburn Grenon, on Thursday, November 16th. Fran?ois is a digital transformation expert at Digifab QG and a current doctoral student at éTS in Montreal. His research focuses on improving manufacturing processes with technologies such as the Internet of Things, data analysis and AI.

The webinar will cover topics such as:?

• The benefits of optimizing and automating for increased productivity
• How to craft a strategic digital transformation plan
• Leveraging your workforce for effective digital transformation
• Resources and partners in Quebec to help your digital transformation process and more!

The webinar will be held in French ??

Book your seat

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