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3 STRATEGIC DRIVERS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH 2. Continuing the Group’s digital transformation

2.3

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY USING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN OUR FACTORIES TO INCREASE

2.3.1

Using digital technology in factories

production line and supplies the European market. featuring a large number of robots. This is the factory’s fourth the Czech Republic, unveiled a fully automated production line for automotive flat glass with end-to-end integration, In spring 2016, the Saint-Gobain Sekurit factory in Hořovice, in

to optimize operations

co-development. allows for better control of production processes, more rapid resolution of any technical issues and, more generally, an increase in operational efficiency. Digital technology makes it The way that factories are organized is also being transformed by digital technology. Real-time data analysis possible to customize customer solutions further along the value chain and opens up further opportunities for for standardized, automated lines, to bolster its position as the technology leader in automotive flat glass. The goal is produce a certain number of data which can be analyzed to generate operational efficiency gains. In parallel, various of advanced robots for industrial tasks. For example, the Industry 4.0 revolution is underway in Sekurit’s Herzogenrath The future of industry will be built on automation and the use factory in Germany, where Sekurit is developing pilot projects intelligent devices are already being examined to assist production line employees.

2.3.2

Using digital technology for better

supplier interaction

e-reputation have also been undertaken, with significant have been automated by means of electronic auctions, with the use of online tools. Campaigns to monitor suppliers’ suppliers. Digitizing supplier processes means centralizing and automating the Purchasing Department. Standard tasks Digital technology is also changing the way we interact with outcomes, to identify potential problems and promote a policy of Responsible Purchasing.

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