Introduction to IOT : The Transformation of Industries through IOT (Manufacturing) (IOTF)
This course is designed to enable partners and Account Manager starting a conversation around IoT in the manufacturing industry. Each industry has different challenges and a different market, so the application of and value by IoT will depend on specific vertical knowledge.Students will take away a sound understanding of the challenges in manufacturing, the market economics and drivers, scenarios for IoT in manufacturing, the potential stakeholders within and beyond IT – and primarily how to start a conversation with them.Additionally, students will understand the Cisco IoT portfolio and building blocks based on a case study. Equipped with this knowledge, students are able to approach (new) stakeholders in order to position Cisco IoT and unhide new opportunities.
Understand the transformative power of the Internet of Things
Know the Cisco Portfolio and Solutions
Understand the macro-economical challenges of the manufacturing industry
Identify how IoT helps to transform and creates value in manufacturing
Start a business-led conversation
Get on track – plan actions and use Cisco resources
Outline
Part 1 – IoT and Cisco
IoT as a driver for business transformation: a brief overview on IoT as a technology as well as a driver for change and innovation
Cisco IoT Product overview and roadmap
Part 2 – IoT in Manufacturing
The macro-economical challenges in ‘manufacturing’: providing some background knowledge about each specific industry (market forces, legal, economical etc. by using PESTLE)
Use cases for IoT in ‘manufacturing’ – example: diving into a specific industry by showing 2-3 use cases of IoT in this environment, focus on problems solved, innovation, value creation
Manufacturing Solutions: What is the solution, overview and product components, manufacturing ecosystem partners, competitive landscape
Learn the language of ‘manufacturing’: provide the basic knowledge: market forces (5 Forces), phrases, KPI’s, large players, developments, technological innovation etc.
Understand the stakeholders in ‘manufacturing’: understand whom to address with IoT beyond IT, their individual challenges, potential value, how to approach them – draft the buying center
How to get into a conversation: get away with some specific door-opener for AM’s to get into a conversation with stakeholders
Part 3 – Partner Track
Next steps, Service offerings, Sales Tools & Resources, Enablement, Programs etc.
Audience
Partner Account Managers/Sales within P+ Commercial Segment.