The Dangote Group has reaffirmed its commitment to digitalization as a key driver of its expansion, ensuring that its plants and factories operate with minimal human interference through advanced automation and centralized control systems.
Speaking at the Dangote Special Day event during the 46th Kaduna International Trade Fair, Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, a representative of the Dangote Group, emphasized the role of digital transformation in optimizing operations across various sectors.
“Our plants and factories are fully digitalized, utilizing Central Control Rooms (CCRs) to minimize human intervention in production processes. These CCRs serve as nerve centers where data from various systems converge, enabling real-time decision-making to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity,” she said.
According to Wali-Abdurrahman, Dangote’s facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art displays, dashboards, and user interfaces that allow operators to monitor live data from sensors, machines, and software systems. This enables comprehensive tracking of production processes, energy consumption, traffic flow, network security, and infrastructure performance.
She highlighted that Dangote’s adoption of advanced digital technologies across its operations—including cement, sugar, salt, fertilizers, petrochemicals, and agriculture—has positioned the company as a leader in multiple industries.
“We have digitized our manufacturing and sales processes by implementing automated and smart systems, particularly in our cement plants. At Dangote, we are committed to transforming our manufacturing operations through global best practices, ensuring maximum efficiency from production to sales,” she stated.
Wali-Abdurrahman also introduced the company’s Distributor Management System (DMS), an innovative digital platform that streamlines product ordering.
“Previously, our customers had to wait up to three days to secure their orders. With the launch of our advanced DMS, the process now takes just five minutes, offering a seamless and efficient purchasing experience,” she said.
The DMS application, available on both Android and iOS, provides registered customers in the cement, sugar, and salt sectors with easy access to Dangote products anytime, anywhere.
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