In the food processing industry, many successful firms that have been in the business for decades face the prospect of upgrading an aging Distributed Control Systems (DCS) as well as the underlying computer network. However, for many, the task is daunting given the cost and potential for disrupting operations while the new system is brought online.
As a result, many engineering, operations and procurement teams are opting instead for a controlled, planned, multi-stage implementation that is more affordable and less disruptive, while immediately addressing any significant gaps, points of pain and cybersecurity risks.