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.

Objectives

After the course, participants are empowered to:

  • 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.

Duration

1 Day
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