White Paper
Why warehouse 4.0 pilots fail to scale
Belden's white paper, 'Why warehouse 4.0 pilots fail to scale and what to do about it,' explores a common challenge where initial digital transformation pilots succeed locally but struggle to expand enterprise-wide, a phenomenon termed 'scale fail.' The document identifies key reasons for this, including a lack of clear value proof and the difficulty of integrating with legacy systems. It proposes a strategic solution centered on a platform-based approach that enables flexibility, standardization, and modular capability stacking. Belden, a provider of complete connection solutions, advocates for building a foundational platform to manage multiple use cases, ensuring pilots deliver long-term business outcomes. The paper emphasizes strategic planning to make initial, lower-value use cases sc