Why digitalization?

From Claude with some prompting
The image depicts the effects of digitalization in three distinct stages:

Stage 1: Long-Term Accumulated Efficiency Gains Initially, efforts towards digitalization, such as standardization, automation, system and data-based work, may not yield visible results for a considerable amount of time. However, during this period, continuous improvement and optimization gradually lead to an accumulation of efficiency gains.

Stage 2: Eventual Leaps Once the efforts from Stage 1 reach a critical point, significant performance improvements and innovative breakthroughs occur, backed by the experience and learning acquired. The previously accumulated data and process improvement know-how enable these sudden leaps forward.

Stage 3: Extensive Huge Upturn with Big Data & AI Through digitalization, big data is built, and when combined with artificial intelligence technologies, unprecedented and massive levels of performance can be achieved. Data-driven predictions and automated decision-making enable disruptive value creation across a wide range of domains.

Therefore, while the initial stage of digital transformation may seem to yield minimal visible gains, persevering with continuous efforts will allow the accumulation of experience and data, eventually opening up opportunities for rapid innovation and large-scale growth. The key is to maintain patience and commitment, as the true potential of digitalization can be unlocked through the combination of data and advanced technologies like AI.