Over the past four posts, we've explored the evolution of Industrial DevOps, the multi-million-dollar cost of downtime, the impact of AI and cyber threats, and the market's clear mandate for change. Now, it's time to bring it home. This final post is a practical guide to help you use the insights from our 2nd Annual State of Industrial DevOps Report to benchmark your own operations and build a data-driven case for transformation.
Your 5-Step Benchmarking Playbook 🗺️
Step 1: Assess Your Current State
Go through the report’s key statistics and honestly evaluate where your company stands.
- Cost of Downtime: What's your estimated hourly cost? How does it compare to the $3.63M average or the C-Suite's $4.29M view?
- Code-Related Downtime: What percentage of your downtime do you attribute to code? Is it near the 45% industry average?
- Adoption Pace: Where are you in your journey compared to the 92% of companies already invested or planning to invest?
Step 2: Identify Perception Gaps
The report proves that seniority dramatically changes perspective. Use the data to start conversations and uncover your own internal misalignments.
- Ask both your C-Suite and your plant managers about the primary causes of downtime. Do they agree?
- Is your leadership highly confident in your asset inventory and recovery plans (82% are)? Do your operational teams on the ground share that confidence?
Step 3: Prioritize Areas for Improvement
Based on your assessment, determine where to focus first.
- High Costs & High Code Attribution? A robust ICLM platform should be your top priority.
- Cybersecurity Discrepancy? If leadership is worried about cyber threats but OT teams aren't, it’s time for immediate awareness training and integrated security practices.
- Stuck on Spreadsheets? If your teams still rely on manual methods (40% do), piloting a modern Industrial DevOps platform in one area can build the case for a wider rollout.
Step 4: Develop a Tailored Action Plan
For each priority, outline specific, measurable actions.
- Communication: Establish regular IT/OT/Cybersecurity syncs.
- Metrics: Define common KPIs for downtime, code quality, and security that everyone agrees on.
- Pilot Program: Identify a team or production line to pilot an Industrial DevOps tool, using the report's data as a baseline to measure success.
Step 5: Monitor Progress and Iterate
Benchmarking is not a one-time event. The industrial landscape is dynamic, and so is your journey. Track your metrics, compare your progress year-over-year with our annual report, and be agile in adjusting your strategy.
Your Transformation Starts Now
The journey to a more resilient, efficient, and innovative future is a strategic imperative. The data is here; the transformation is now yours to lead.
Ready to get started? Book a meeting with a Copia Automation specialist to begin your benchmarking process today.
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