Connected Manufacturing Forum 2024
June 25 - 26, 2024
Westin Buckhead Atlanta, GA
Day Two – June 26, 2024
How Industry 4.0 Partnerships, Workforce Collaboration, Upskilling, and Data Analytics Can Catapult Digital Manufacturing into the Future
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast & Registration
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Advisory Board Meeting & Think Tank Discussion*
Topical discussion – Lifecycle Planning for Factories: Marching Toward Complete Digital Automation
*By invitation only
8:15 am - 8:25 am
Welcome Remarks
Maureen Azzato -
Portfoio Director,
Worldwide Business Research
Maureen Azzato, Program Director, Connected Manufacturing Forum
8:25 am - 8:45 am
OPENING KEYNOTE One Common Operating System: Accelerating Rapid Gains While Building Capabilities for Sustained Value Delivery
Ricardo Estok -
Global Operations Optimization & Transformation,,
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
One Operating System across all regions and facilities is a key enabler for unified cultures and digital levers. It is a powerful catalyst, easing the deployment and integration of technology to drive the strategic business objectives across the enterprise portfolio.
Learn how One Operating System can:
- Drive business objectives, ensuring harmonious integration of technology that meets organizational goals.
- Enhance operational efficiency, streamlining processes and creating a foundation for the seamless deployment of technological solutions throughout the manufacturing plant.
- Enable deployment of new technologies and discover how a standardized approach to operations and culture addresses these challenges, ensuring smoother integration.
- Culturally align with technology adoption, fostering a mindset of adaptability and innovation that accelerates the acceptance and utilization of advanced manufacturing technologies.
We’ll also explore the role of standardized data across factory operations, enabling consistent and reliable information flow that forms the backbone of data-driven decision-making. This keynote address will illuminate the path to seamless technology deployment, cultural integration, and the achievement of strategic business objectives.
Ricardo Estok
Global Operations Optimization & Transformation,The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
8:45 am - 9:25 am
PANEL The Best (and Worst) Use Cases for AI in Advanced Manufacturing
Saleem Chaudhary -
Solutions Architect,
Ford Motor Company
Marian Samaan -
Manufacturing Excellence Central Manager -Asset Care -North America,
Diageo
Barbara Roth -
COO & VP of Manufacturing,
Ativa Medical Corp.
Arye Barnehama -
CEO,
Elementary
Artificial intelligence has been around for a while, but when Chat GPT unveiled its generative AI language model and platform last year, it set the world ablaze. Some fear it. Some are already harnessing it. Others are standing on the sidelines waiting to see what the impact will be. No matter which stance defines your organization, the current and future impact of this transformative technology cannot and should not be underestimated.
Manufacturing leaders will share some the best use cases for AI in play now, and how it could revolutionize various aspects of manufacturing in the future.
Use cases to be discussed could include:
- Predictive maintenance. How AI is reshaping maintenance strategies by predicting equipment failures, optimizing maintenance schedules, and minimizing asset downtime for increased operational efficiency.
- Quality control and assurance. Explore AI's role in enhancing quality control processes, ensuring precision and accuracy in manufacturing by identifying defects, anomalies, and deviations in real-time.
- Supply chain optimization. From demand forecasting and inventory management to logistics and distribution, learn how AI can ensuring seamless operations and reduce costs.
- Smart production planning: Understand how AI-driven algorithms are transforming production planning by analyzing data, predicting demand fluctuations, and optimizing production schedules for resource efficiency.
- Knowledge capture, management and sharing. How generative AI is facilitating faster onboarding, training and upskilling.
Other use cases could include enhanced energy and sustainability management, human-machine collaboration and process automation, to name a few.
Sponsored by: Elementary
9:25 am - 9:55 am
KEYNOTE How Sustainability Drives Manufacturing Efficiency, Productivity, and Workforce Collaboration and Engagement
Jesper Touboel -
VP Operations – Moulding Production,
LEGO Group
One of the keys to plant optimization is the standardization of factory operations and developing a unified culture. Standardization acts as a powerful catalyst, easing the deployment and integration of technology while aligning with strategic business objectives across the factory portfolio.
Learn how factory optimization can:
- Align with broader business objectives, ensuring harmonious integration of technology that meets organizational goals.
- Enhance operational efficiency, streamlining processes and creating a foundation for the seamless deployment of technological solutions throughout the manufacturing plant.
- Enable deployment of new technologies and discover how a standardized approach to operations and culture addresses these challenges, ensuring smoother integration.
- Culturally align with technology adoption, fostering a mindset of adaptability and innovation that accelerates the acceptance and utilization of advanced manufacturing technologies.
We’ll also explore the role of standardized data across factory operations, enabling consistent and reliable information flow that forms the backbone of data-driven decision-making. This keynote address will illuminate the path to seamless technology deployment, cultural integration, and the achievement of strategic business objectives.
9:55 am - 10:35 am
REFRESHMENT & NETWORKING BREAK IN THE EXPO & INNOVATION ZONE
10:35 am - 11:35 am
CONCURRENT ROUNTABLES HOSTED BY MANUFACTURERS *
Brian Marsh -
Director Digital Manufacturing,
Nestle USA
Declan Byrne -
President,
WiMAX Forum
Sachin Shah -
OT/ICS Cyber Security Architect,
Applied Materials
(*Facilitated by and for manufacturing leaders. No vendors please. Two 30-minute rotations)
Table 1 – How Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality are Being Utilized in the Connected Manufacturing Space – Moderated by Declan Byrne, President, WiMax Forum
Table 2 –Best Practices for “Citizen” Development with the Advent of No-Code, Low-Code Tools and Applications – Moderated by Brian Marsh, Senior Director Digital Manufacturing, Nestle USA
Table 3 - Tightening Up OT and Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity as More Factories Transform to Digital/Smart Manufacturing – Moderated by Sachin Shah, OT/ICS Cyber Security Architect, Applied Materials
10:35 am - 11:10 am
VENDOR INNOVATION & COLLABORATION NETWORK
Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum!
Do you have a great new idea, a manufacturing solution and are searching for partners or collaborators to help you scale it faster? Expand its market potential and impact? Perhaps you would simply like to meet other vendors and start-ups in the space to compare notes and share experiences and connections.
Come to this intimate and facilitated vendor networking and exploration session to learn about some of the newest and hottest solutions being developed for digital factories of the future.
Facilitated by Maureen Azzato, Program Director, Connected Manufacturing Forum
Are you a vendor interested in participating in this Network Exchange?
Email Maureen.Azzato@WBResearch.com
11:35 am - 12:05 pm
FINAL NETWORKING BREAK IN THE EXPO & INNOVATION ZONE
TRACK A - The Digital Backbone: Using and Understanding Data to Improve Production and Business Outcomes
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm SPONSOR CASE STUDY/FIRESIDE CHATTRACK A - The Digital Backbone: Using and Understanding Data to Improve Production and Business Outcomes
12:45 pm - 1:25 pm PANEL Master Data and Governance: How Investing in it Upfront Enables Better Decision-Making and Security in the Factory of the Future Lloyd Colegrove - Data Science Consultants, and former Data Services Director, The Dow Chemical Peggy Altamura - Managing Director, JRT HuntGain a comprehensive understanding of data governance and its significance as the foundation for effective data management, quality assurance, and decision-making for Industry 4.0 rollouts and adoption. Delve into the risks and dangers of neglecting upfront investments in data governance, including data inaccuracies, security vulnerabilities, and hindered decision-making capabilities.
Manufacturing leaders will underscore how data governance directly influences decision-making processes in manufacturing, from production planning and resource allocation to quality control and predictive maintenance. We will also explore how data governance plays a crucial role in ensuring regulatory compliance, protecting sensitive information, and mitigating legal risks associated with data management.
Walk away with practical insights on building a data governance framework tailored to the unique needs and challenges of the smart factory of the future.
Lloyd Colegrove
Data Science Consultants, and former Data Services DirectorThe Dow Chemical
TRACK A - The Digital Backbone: Using and Understanding Data to Improve Production and Business Outcomes
1:25 pm - 2:25 pm LUNCH FOR ALL ATTENDEESTRACK A - The Digital Backbone: Using and Understanding Data to Improve Production and Business Outcomes
2:25 pm - 3:05 pm SPONSOR DEEP-DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPTRACK A - The Digital Backbone: Using and Understanding Data to Improve Production and Business Outcomes
2:45 pm - 3:25 pm DEEP-DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP Unifying and Contextualizing Data in the Cloud for Improved Data Visualization and Sharing Allen Turner - Manager Remote Analytics, International PaperEdge vs. Cloud computing – which is better for which data types and operations? Gain insights into the principles of unifying diverse data sources in the cloud, breaking down silos and creating a centralized repository for streamlined access and management.
Explore methods for contextualizing data, ensuring that information is presented in a meaningful way to facilitate better understanding, decision-making and collaboration. We will delve into the power of cloud-based data visualization tools, showcasing how dynamic and interactive visual representations can provide actionable insights for factory performance improvement.
Unifying and contextualizing data in the cloud enables real-time monitoring and analysis, allowing for prompt decision-making and proactive responses to changing production dynamics. Cloud-integrated data sets can pave the way for advanced analytics and predictive modeling, unlocking the potential to anticipate production trends, identify potential issues, and optimize processes.
TRACK B - The Connected Worker: Upskilling, and Cross-Functional Training for Full Digital Enablement
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm SPONSOR CASE STUDY/FIRESIDE CHATTRACK B - The Connected Worker: Upskilling, and Cross-Functional Training for Full Digital Enablement
12:45 pm - 1:25 pm DEEP-DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP Threading the Needle Between Two Generations of Workers So That Each Group Learns From the Other Jennifer Peters - Director BI & Data Analytics, Nestle Purina NAMost manufacturers have two very important worker cohorts -- those with decades of manufacturing experience but limited digital enablement, and digital natives with limited manufacturing experience but a natural and intuitive understanding of how to use digital tools. Each cohort has something to offer the other, but how can manufacturers bridge this divide when it comes to digital transformation and adoption.
- What are the generational dynamics at play including the experiences, expectations, and learning styles of each generation.
- Lessons learned when introducing new digital tools into the manufacturing eco-system.
- Approaches to encourage worker engagement, collaboration, and ultimately…results
TRACK B - The Connected Worker: Upskilling, and Cross-Functional Training for Full Digital Enablement
1:25 pm - 2:25 pm Women in Manufacturing LuncheonTRACK B - The Connected Worker: Upskilling, and Cross-Functional Training for Full Digital Enablement
2:25 pm - 3:05 pm SPONSOR DEEP DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPTRACK B - The Connected Worker: Upskilling, and Cross-Functional Training for Full Digital Enablement
2:45 pm - 3:25 pm DEEP-DIVE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP Connected Worker Automation Tools: The Need to Connect People to Everything on the Shop Floor for Improved Performance, Visibility and Ownership Jenny Taylor - Lead, Digital Transformation, Innovation - XR/VR, Duke EnergyThis immersive session delves into the imperative of connecting people to every aspect of the factory floor, unlocking enhanced performance, visibility, and a sense of ownership among the workforce.
Learn about the evolution of connected worker automation tools and understand their role in creating a seamlessly connected ecosystem on the factory floor, which can improve individual and collective performance, empowering workers with real-time information and tools to excel in their roles.
Central themes of the workshop include:
- The advantages of providing workers with visibility across different manufacturing processes, fostering a holistic understanding and enabling proactive decision-making.
- How connected worker tools instill a sense of ownership and accountability among the workforce, creating a culture where employees take pride in their contributions to overall operational success.
- The importance of fostering collaborative communication through connected worker tools, breaking down communication barriers and promoting a culture of teamwork.
- How granting workers access to real-time data allows them to make informed decisions, troubleshoot issues promptly, and contribute to continuous improvement. These tools can also contribute to enhancing safety protocols and ensuring compliance by providing workers with real-time alerts, training modules, and safety guidelines.
3:25 pm - 3:35 pm
QUICK TRANSITION & COMFORT BREAK
3:35 pm - 4:15 pm
INTERACTIVE PANEL Ask the Experts Anything
Scott Gregg -
Global Digital Plants Director,
Mars Wrigley
Jesper Touboel -
VP Operations – Moulding Production,
LEGO Group
Maureen Azzato -
Portfoio Director,
Worldwide Business Research
Didn’t get all of your questions answered? We are developed a panel of 3-4 manufacturing executives from different business sectors that are in the intermediate to advanced stages of their digitalization Journey. Come get advice in this unique facilitated ask-me-anything open forum.
