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Megatherm Induction: Digital Twin Technology for Transformation?

Sandip Pradhan, Manojit Chattopadhyay

Product #:W42783
Supplier:Ivey
Discipline:General Management
Setting:Canada, India, United Kingdom, United States, 2024
Details:Case (PDF) • 15 pages • 2025-06-10

Subjects:

InnovationStrategyEnvironmental sustainabilityLeadership and managing peopleManagement

Industries:

Fabrication and manufacturing

Geography:

CanadaIndiaUnited KingdomUnited StatesNorth AmericaAsiaEurope
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In early 2024, Megatherm Induction Limited (MIL) was facing a critical decision about whether to invest in digital twin technology (DTT) or explore alternative solutions to address operational inefficiencies such as downtime, outdated machinery, safety risks, and training gaps. The company’s chief information officer was given three months to assess DTT’s feasibility, risks, and financial impact while considering alternative strategies, including incremental technology upgrades, artificial intelligence-driven predictive maintenance, strategic partnerships, lean manufacturing, and augmented reality-based workforce training. As the deadline approached, he had to determine whether DTT was the right investment or if a different strategy would better align with MIL’s long-term objectives.

Learning Objectives

This case study is well suited for graduate and postgraduate students specializing in business administration, technology management, digital transformation, innovation management, operations management, entrepreneurship, and related disciplines. Through thoroughly engaging with the case study and assignment questions, students have the opportunity to do the following:
  • Analyze theoretical frameworks, such as the technology adoption life cycle and the technology–organization–environment (TOE) framework, to understand the factors influencing the successful adoption of new technologies.
  • Assess the impact of adopting new technologies, such as DTT, on a company’s operational efficiency, competitive positioning, and overall digital transformation journey.
  • Evaluate how organizations make strategic technology decisions; in particular, assess the feasibility of adopting DTT versus alternative strategies while balancing considerations of innovation, financial constraints, and risk management in a rapidly evolving market.
  • Develop forward-looking strategies that align technological innovations with long-term business goals in a competitive industry.
  • Conduct financial and risk analysis by examining cost–benefit trade-offs, return on investment, and financial feasibility in adopting DTT at MIL, supporting data-driven decision-making.
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