Industry Innovates: Four Benefits of Digitalization and Automation

• Thanks to digitalization and automation, it is possible to optimize operational processes, reduce costs and strengthen other strategic areas.

Innovation contributes around 60% of global economic growth, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). We are living a crucial moment of transformation for industries with the adoption of innovative technologies such as digitization and automation, which are revolutionizing the way they operate.

This opens a path full of possibilities to improve the efficiency, productivity, quality and competitiveness of companies. "Those that invest in digital transformation are the ones that maintain higher growth and profitability. Thanks to digitalization and automation it is possible to optimize operational processes, reduce costs and enhance other strategic areas," says Carlos Navarro, head of Innovation and Digital Transformation at Celepsa.

He also mentions that collaborative work is a key element in these processes thanks to open innovation. This allows strengthening the ecosystem thanks to strategic allies and partners to co-create solutions and promote new projects. 

With a more dynamic future influenced by the use of increasingly advanced technological tools, digital transformation is a firm step towards staying ahead of the curve. In addition to process optimization, the benefits of digitization and automation bring with them four outstanding benefits:

Improved efficiency and productivity. Task automation and the digitization of manual processes free up valuable time and resources so that workers can focus on more strategic and value-added activities. 

"A relevant example is Celepsa's modern Control Center, which remotely operates our production from Lima and only requires a small team at the plants, in addition to monitoring our customers' consumption in real time to provide even more efficient service. With these new facilities, hand in hand with digital transformation and innovation, the Control Center now operates various energy technologies and contributes to the transformation of the country's energy system," says Carlos Navarro, head of Innovation and Digital Transformation at Celepsa.

In addition, it contributes to cost reduction. The optimization of processes and the elimination of redundant errors through automation and digitalization generate significant savings in operating costs, allowing companies to reinvest in key growth areas.

On the other hand, greater occupational safety is evident. Thanks to the automation of dangerous or repetitive tasks, the exposure of workers to occupational hazards is reduced, significantly improving working conditions and safety in the industrial environment.

Increased competitiveness. Early adoption of innovative technologies enables companies to make better decisions, differentiate themselves in the market, optimize their processes and offer products and services more efficiently and competitively.

"It is important for industries to seek the integration of innovations that revolutionize internal work processes and contribute to the improvement of their sector. In this context, adopting cutting-edge technologies, automating key processes and leveraging available data and analytics enable teams to maximize their performance. At Celepsa, we embrace innovation and drive different initiatives that create value and foster sustainable development for a more efficient energy future," concludes Carlos Navarro, Head of Innovation and Digital Transformation at Celepsa.