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Plant IT/OT — Start Here

A quick sample of the Plant IT/OT assessment. Answer Pillar 1 on IT/OT strategy and alignment to plant operations, then see your first results.

1 pillar3 subsections15 questions~3 min
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1.1 Alignment with Plant Priorities

  1. Are IT/OT priorities aligned with plant SQDCP objectives?
  2. How often are digital initiatives evaluated and tracked against their operational performance outcomes?
  3. How consistently does IT/OT communicate and demonstrate the value they add to plant operations?
  4. Are low-value or non-impactful initiatives deprioritized?
  5. Is there consistency between IT/OT efforts and plant needs?

1.2 IT/OT Operating Model Clarity

  1. How clearly and consistently are roles and responsibilities documented and communicated between IT and OT teams?
  2. Is there alignment between plant-level and corporate IT/OT functions?
  3. How consistently are decision rights for systems, data, and infrastructure documented and followed?
  4. How often are conflicts between IT and OT resolved through a defined escalation or governance process?
  5. How consistently is the same governance process applied across systems and teams?

1.3 Prioritization & Portfolio Management

  1. How consistently is a prioritized portfolio of IT/OT initiatives maintained and reviewed?
  2. Are initiatives selected based on operational impact?
  3. Are resources aligned to highest-value projects?
  4. Are low-impact or stalled projects stopped or re-scoped?
  5. How consistently does the team maintain focus on fewer, higher-impact initiatives rather than spreading resources?
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