Market research
After understanding what kind of technology, you want to implement, market research helps you scan the market for existing solutions.
As described in introduction, there is no one best solution for all LCT facilities both due to unlike nature and needs of each facility and due to everchanging market. While choosing a solution keep in mind its cost-effectiveness. Below you can see one of the possible models for carrying out market analysis.
Looking at the proposed market analysis you will notice that special attention is given to sustainability of technical solution (look also at section 3. / Assessment / Understanding the long-term implication... ) and to its connectivity and interoperability with other systems withing and oustside of organisation.
An example of DIGICARE4CE PROJECT - DOWNLOAD HERE