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MF7715S -Grain Trailer at every level , and externally . This is all part of AGCO ’ s Supply Chain digitalization initiative , which focusses on elements of what Toornman calls ‘ truly innovative manufacturing ’, utilizing such advancements as Google Glass and IoT . “ We have many companies wanting to come and see our sites ’ digitalization levels ; this is occurring across global level we share what we have done , how we have done , and also learn from these visits ,” says Toornman .
“ All those different elements have what we call a ‘ center of excellence ’
that develops them on behalf of the rest of the global organization ,” he explains . “ Our most mature facilities within a particular activity develop , do discovery work , perform the initial discussions , and conduct he initial internal pilots – whilst sharing the results – on a specific digitalization element before the global roll-out process starts .”
A great example of this is how AGCO develops its returnable container projects . Three years ago , the company was looking to develop returnable packaging solutions
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