An introduction to digitalisation in the field of engineering management

The world of business is rapidly evolving, and digitalization is at the forefront of this evolution. As businesses continue to adapt to new technologies, the techniques deployed in digitalisation are constantly changing. Practitioners in this field find that the assimilation, adaption, and contextual application of digitalization can be quite challenging. To address this challenge, this introductory chapter aims to outline and introduce the field of digitalization, including the tools and systems involved. The key objective of this chapter is to provide sufficient insights to ensure that the fundamentals adopted for each subsequent chapter have a level of detail. Furthermore, it is imperative to unpack key aspects, such as integration and implementation fundamentals. By doing so, this chapter aims to prepare the reader for the chapters that follow, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the digitalization landscape.