Pushing the velocity of value with digital factories

If we are completely honest with ourselves, when we think about digital innovation the resources sector does not naturally spring to mind. One of the many lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is businesses that are more digitally capable will be able to respond quickly and thrive in to the future. At BHP, we have been focused on this for some time, but the recent crisis has provided a timely reminder that we need to accelerate our plans.

We believe the next wave of productivity from our industry will come from digital innovation, including process digitisation, artificial intelligence and automation. As concepts, they hold great potential. But without the right foundations and capabilities in place, we will lose the opportunity to take advantage of the digitised future.