How to Choose a Low-Code Development Tool That Won't Fail for the Manufacturing Digital Transformation

Low-code development is gaining attention as a means to accelerate DX in the manufacturing industry. Here are the key points to consider when choosing the right tools!

Low-code development tools are classified into "general-purpose," "specialized," and "hybrid" types. - General-purpose tools can accommodate a wide range of business needs and offer high flexibility; however, specific requirements unique to the manufacturing industry require additional development. - Specialized tools are designed for the manufacturing sector and come with pre-prepared templates and business components for inventory management, quality control, and more, making implementation smooth. However, there are limitations to flexible customization beyond standard features. - Hybrid tools combine the business suitability of specialized tools with the flexibility of general-purpose tools, making them suitable for building integrated systems across multiple operations and accommodating future expansions, thus recommended for the manufacturing industry as a whole. When selecting the appropriate tools for system development in the manufacturing sector, there are five key points to consider: ■ Flexibility to easily implement manufacturing-specific requirements such as inventory/lot management ■ Availability of API integration with ERP and production management or standard connectors ■ Security and compliance measures (permission management, audit logs) ■ Freedom in UI design and usability in the field ■ Scalability and ease of adding future functionalities By keeping these in mind, it becomes possible to select low-code tools that accelerate DX (digital transformation) in the manufacturing industry. For more details, please refer to the PDF document!

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