Qualification and Digitalization of the Business Model
Monte Meão Invests in the
Qualification and Digitalization of the Business Model
INNOVATION
Qualification and Digitalization of Monte Meão CA
Acquisition of new software for the R&D department.
- Quality and certification;
It included the implementation and certification of the NP 4457 innovation management system, as well as the implementation and ISO 22163:2023 certification – Railway quality management system for the railway sector.
These investments created competitive advantages in foreign markets, boosting product acceptance and the ability to develop new tradable and internationalizable solutions that generate higher added value.
- Sustainability and ecoinnovation;
It included the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles at Monte Meão to promote sustainable, ethical, and responsible practices.
Within the Innovation and Digital Transition Program, the company executed the project “Qualification and Digitalization of Monte Meão CA,” a strategic initiative co-funded by the European Union through the COMPETE 2030 and Portugal 2030 programs.
This project aimed to qualify and digitalize Monte Meão’s business models through the adoption of more advanced business strategies that increased its capacity for integration into global value chains, across the following intangible domains of competitiveness:
- Organizational innovation, management, and logistics;
The company implemented a new organizational philosophy for its internal activities by executing the Kaizen methodology.
- Digitization and digital transformation;
Renewal of the technological infrastructure and software acquisition.
Digital transition
Competitive qualification objectives achieved
The company’s main objective was to strengthen its organizational and management capabilities for its economic activities by introducing new organizational philosophies and methods that contributed to sustained growth and the creation of competitive advantages.
In today’s globalized world, markets are increasingly demanding, requiring continuous investment in innovation to respond quickly, effectively, and efficiently to emerging needs. By focusing on Industry 4.0 through digital transformation and strengthening its organizational capabilities, the company adopted new business approaches, logistics methods, and control systems, enabling it to strengthen its value chain at every level, from supplier orders to after-sales service.
By combining these investments with a focus on certifications and enhanced R&D capabilities, the company was equipped to develop new organizational and management methods, as well as new solutions for internationalization.
Impacts achieved with the project
Through the investment project, Monte Meão gained the means to strengthen its organizational and management capabilities, enabling better analytical capacity, departmental integration, control, and real-time information generation to support decision-making across all operations.
The company also better utilized resources and facilities, boosting both productive and organizational capacity.
Efforts were focused on innovation and development to create new products and solutions tailored to international markets.
The project enabled increased competitiveness in target markets, improved environmental image, market penetration, and the creation of advanced information systems through digital infrastructure, enabling greater control over all operations to maximize resources and generate competitive advantages.
With its investment in Industry 4.0 through digital transformation, along with new organizational methods and philosophies and product and innovation certifications, the company adopted new business approaches, logistics methods, and control systems, strengthening its value chain at every level, from supplier orders to after-sales service.
