Roundtable Agile Manufacturing - EN

This Roundtable is part of the Prowareness manufacturing community. In this well-connected and stable group of people we discuss challenges that are seen in manufacturing environments. The roundtable focusses on behavioral, cultural and process challenges that come up when adopting the Agile mindset. We hope to see you on Friday the 28th of March. Theme: Breaking Silos
Agile Manufacturing Roundtable

What are silos, and are they always bad? 

Silos in an organization refer to departments, teams, or groups that operate mostly in isolation, sharing little information, resources, or collaboration with other parts of the organization. These silos can form due to factors such as company structure, culture, technology, or internal processes.

But are silos always bad? Not necessarily. While they are often seen as a barrier to communication and efficiency, they can also offer certain benefits. On one hand, silos can lead to poor collaboration, reduced innovation, and inefficiencies. On the other hand, they can help teams specialize, improve efficiency within departments, and provide clear structure and responsibility.

Understanding both the challenges and advantages of silos is key to managing them effectively within an organization.

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Negative aspects of silos: 

  • Less collaboration: Teams share little to no information, leading to inefficiencies and misunderstandings. 
  • Less innovation: Without cross-pollination of ideas, organizations may become less innovative and agile. 
  • Poor customer experience: Departments do not work well together, causing inconsistent service or communication. 
  • Bureaucracy and delays: Decision-making can be slow due to unclear communication between teams. 

Positive aspects of silos: 

  • Expertise and focus: Teams can specialize and work deeply in their areas of expertise. 
  • Efficiency within departments: When teams are well-organized, they can achieve their own goals more quickly and effectively. 
  • Manageability and structure: In large organizations, silos can help maintain clarity and responsibility. 
  • Risk management: Some departments (e.g., compliance, legal teams) need to work independently to maintain objectivity. 

This Roundtable is for you if you: 

Are working (at a strategic level) in a continuously improving manufacturing environment.

Program

  • 10:00 - 10:10  Opening
  • 10:10 - 10:20  What is a Silo?
  • 10:20 - 11:00  How does your culture influence collaboration?
  • 11:00 - 11:50  Discussion
  • 11:50 - 12:00  Selecting next topic
  • 12:00 - 12:00  End

Location: Virtual

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