Automation will drastically change the way businesses operate, and this potential makes it a top priority for many business leaders. In fact, McKinsey research shows that up to 50 percent of the work performed today can already be automated with the technology available today. However, companies in heavy industries (e.g., energy, mining, utilities, and manufacturing) often struggle to set bold goals, develop solid business cases, and design effective implementation approaches to benefit from automation. Building these capabilities could help these companies reap the benefits at scale, improve the customer and employee experience, and build a long-term competitive advantage.