Connected Manufacturing Forum 2025

June 23 - 24, 2025

Ritz Carlton St. Louis, MO

Mohit Agarwal

Commercial Excellence Head Wockhardt Pharmaceuticals

Day One – Monday, June 23, 2025

8:40 AM Panel: Navigating the Digital Thread: Connected Manufacturing and Digital Transformation

This session will explore how connected manufacturing is integral to achieving comprehensive digital transformation within organizations. Attendees will discuss the significance of creating a cohesive digital thread that integrates design, production, and post-sale processes, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing waste. Key topics include: 

Key Points:

  • Understanding the Digital Thread: Define what the digital thread entails and its role in connecting disparate systems throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. 
  • Case Studies: Examine real-world examples of organizations that have successfully implemented a digital thread, highlighting the impact on operational efficiency, product quality, and time-to-market. 
  • Integration Strategies: Discuss best practices for integrating existing systems and processes with new technologies, including IoT and data analytics, to create a seamless flow of information. 
  • Future Trends: Explore emerging technologies that will shape the future of connected manufacturing and how organizations can prepare for these changes to remain competitive. 

Day Two – Tuesday, June 24, 2025

8:45 AM Panel: Harnessing AI for Business Alignment and Workforce Empowerment in Advanced Manufacturing

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, its impact on advanced manufacturing is profound. The recent surge in interest surrounding generative AI technologies has sparked both excitement and trepidation within the industry. Today, it is imperative for organizations to not only adopt AI but to align it with their business objectives and workforce capabilities to maximize its potential. 

In this session, manufacturing leaders will share successful use cases that highlight how AI can foster alignment between technology and workforce initiatives. The focus will be on enhancing collaboration, improving operational efficiency, and empowering employees to leverage AI-driven tools. 

 Key Use Cases to be Discussed: 

  • Quality Control and Assurance: Examine how AI enhances quality control processes, empowering workers to identify defects and anomalies in real-time, thus fostering a culture of precision and accountability. 
  • Predictive Maintenance: Explore how AI is transforming maintenance strategies, enabling the workforce to predict equipment failures and optimize schedules, ultimately minimizing downtime and increasing overall productivity. 
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Understand the role of AI in streamlining supply chain operations, from demand forecasting to logistics, and how this aligns with workforce capabilities to reduce costs and improve service levels. 
  • Smart Production Planning: Learn how AI-driven algorithms aid in production planning, allowing teams to anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize schedules, thus ensuring resource efficiency and team effectiveness. 
  • Knowledge Capture and Sharing: Discover how generative AI facilitates quicker onboarding, training, and upskilling, ensuring that the workforce is equipped to utilize AI technologies effectively. 

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

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