Digitizing manufacturing SMEs in Mexico involves overcoming budget constraints and addressing inadequate infrastructure with limited support and human resources. Effective strategies include developing a clear roadmap, hiring specialized consultants, seeking mentorship, implementing flexible infrastructure, subscribing to proven applications, and building data skills. These approaches help SMEs navigate digitization, improve competitiveness, and achieve efficient operations. 🚀𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝟒.𝟎 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬❓Larger companies have the luxury of burning large IT/OT infrastructure, besides they have hands-on experience on running projects in multiple Factories. My mission is to make data-driven solutions available to everyone: I believe that Small and Mid-scale companies must be able to get the same value of digitalization through affordable access to software subscriptions and data infrastructure in the cloud in addition to SME consultancies at the shop floor.Industrial Digitalization requires a broad array of knowledge across Operational technology and Information technology. I am Dr.-Ing. Javier Palafox-Albarrán and studied Information and Automation at the University of Bremen and received my PhD in Wireless Sensor Networks at the Institute of Micro -Sensors, -Actuators and -Systems (IMSAS) and the International Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics located at the BIBA Institute in Bremen, Germany.During my experience of more than 20 years in Manufacturing I have worked in projects of lean manufacturing, automation, maintenance, special processes, Industry 4.0 and IT/OT integration. https://www.javier-palafox-albarran.com