Can a Hybrid Cloud model improve the efficiency of an SME Manufacturing firm?
Most SMEs in the manufacturing sector lack the resources to invest in technologies that can see them improve efficiency and compete with other Fortune500 organisations.
Fortunately, a hybrid cloud strategy drives operational efficiency in the following ways:
Faster Product and Service Delivery
Relying on on-premise infrastructure only to design, develop, manufacture, and deliver new services and products is time-consuming, expensive, and compounded by numerous challenges. For example, engineers can only work from the office in close proximity to the on-premise infrastructure. On the other hand, a hybrid cloud can improve operational efficiency by leveraging the power of the public cloud. For example, in a hybrid cloud environment, engineers can collaborate on new product development from any location at any time, enabling faster and more efficient development processes. Also, the hybrid cloud allows manufacturers to scale increasing workloads infinitely, which is impossible to achieve in on-premise setups.
Meeting Customer Demands and Expectations
The modern digital age requires SMEs to be customer-centric if they are to compete with other large firms in the manufacturing sector. For example, if an SME cannot respond to consumer expectations and demands when developing new products, it risks losing a huge clientele and going out of business. Therefore, adopting a hybrid cloud infrastructure is crucial to accessing the adaptability, scalability, and flexibility required to meet new consumer demands and compete effectively. In addition, a hybrid cloud permits SMEs to leverage big data analytics in modern manufacturing production systems, such as the Industrial Internet of Things, to increase innovation and develop products that subscribe to new customer expectations. On-premise infrastructure lacks these capabilities, and adopting a hybrid cloud can enable SMEs to enhance their operational efficiency to respond to customer needs.
Alternatives for Deploying Workloads
Ideally, a hybrid cloud provides SMEs in the manufacturing sector with alternatives for deploying workloads. In contrast to a private cloud infrastructure, where an organisation must invest in more hardware if they want to handle more workloads, a hybrid cloud allows them to scale workloads in the public cloud to access additional resources without restrictions. Such agility is essential to improving operational efficiency since it permits SMEs to innovate at the same level as large enterprises. Furthermore, deploying storage and compute instances on demand removes the ceiling that prevents resource-constrained SMEs from operating at maximum efficiency. At the same time, a hybrid cloud provides the uniformity required to run efficient operations since it brings all resources to a central environment where all players, whether remote or on-site, can gain access and ensure continued productivity.
Where Does Cloud Geeni Fit Into All of This?
Is your Manufacturing Firm ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Cloud Geeni has vast experience building and deploying private cloud infrastructures for manufacturing organisations.
Our certified experts spearhead the entire process to deliver a hybrid cloud environment tailored to your firm’s manufacturing needs. Partnering with a managed service provider who values your business as much as you do is key to successful cloud migration.
At Cloud Geeni, your employees are our end users, and the end-user experience is always a top priority. Our cloud infrastructure can equip your manufacturing firm with a robust security ecosystem that enhances data collaboration and silo capabilities while simultaneously providing unlimited storage space, reducing the need for on-site servers.
At Cloud Geeni, we can manage the entire infrastructure or become an arm of your internal IT resource, offering 24/7 end-user support once your platform goes live.
If your manufacturing firm is ready to take the next steps towards cloud adoption, schedule a consultancy call with a Cloud expert below.