Connected Manufacturing Forum 2024

June 25 - 26, 2024

Westin Buckhead Atlanta, GA

Jenny Taylor

Lead, Digital Transformation, Innovation - XR/VR Duke Energy

With over 17 years of industry experience, Jenny Taylor currently leads teams at Duke Energy supporting the Digital Transformation initiatives for customers in their training, qualifications and immersive experience needs. She currently works with the Virtual Reality initiatives for customers building successful, life changing immersive training, qualification and mixed reality experiences. She has worked in various roles across the utility as a Chief of Staff for Customer Services (metering, billing, call centers, etc.), building business cases for New Product Development increasing EBIT, as well as Project Controls in the nuclear division. She spent her first decade working throughout the nuclear industry and has a passion for clean, reliable energy throughout the world.

Day Two – June 26, 2024

2:45 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

This 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.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jenny.

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