Connected Manufacturing Forum 2024

June 25 - 26, 2024

Westin Buckhead Atlanta, GA

Lloyd Colegrove

Data Science Consultants, and former Data Services Director The Dow Chemical

Lloyd F. Colegrove retired after a 29-year career at Dow Inc., as the Director of Data Services and the Director of Fundamental Problem Solving within Manufacturing and Engineering. He was also the Analytics Platform Director for Dow’s Manufacturing and Engineering’s Industry 4.0 program.

Lloyd’s background is in Chemical Physics where he obtained a B.S. and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. He spent 7 years in Polymer Research in Dow (R&D and TS&D) before moving into Manufacturing in an analytical measurement improvement role for plant quality assurance activities and then as a global quality leader for five Dow businesses. He then moved on to establish a new capability called Fundamental Problem Solving, where top chemists and engineers work on complex, often multi-effect, plant problems. With this established, he refocused his efforts working to establish the Data Services group that has developed and deployed novel analytics applications to improve data-based decision making in chemical operations.

These efforts have been recognized with many industry awards. Lloyd consults on real time analytics, artificial intelligence in the chemical industry, and process improvement strategies. He is married with two daughters and is an avid cyclist, wilderness backpacker and landscaper.

Day Two – June 26, 2024

12:45 PM PANEL Master Data and Governance: How Investing in it Upfront Enables Better Decision-Making and Security in the Factory of the Future

Gain 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.

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

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