Format: Video of Slides with Audio

Presenter: Paul Menninger, Eric Tryon, Stuart Young

Are you considering making the transition from manual to digital? If so, then this is the session for you. Learn from fabricators who have taken the steps to make their shops fully digital, including the pitfalls and successes of the shop transformation process. We will start with a dose of reality and a look at the unique challenges facing stone fabricators today. Next, we will explore the most important questions to consider before making the leap to digital, including cost and expenses, how the transformation will impact your business, customer base and labor pool. We?ll also discuss what results you should expect from the transition (and should not expect). Finally, we will provide step by step information on how to make the transition, including providing resources for additional information and support. Upon completion of this session, participants should be able to: ? Recognize the unique challenges facing fabricators today ? Identify the questions that you must ask in order to make an informed decision regarding transitioning to digital ? Discuss what results you should expect if you choose to make the transition to digital ? Identify the specific steps necessary to make the transition to digital