Connected Manufacturing Forum 2026

June 15 - 16, 2026

Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

Nitin Nayak

Nitin Nayak

Head of Operations & Supply Chain, DT Line Pennsylvania Transformer Technology
Nitin Nayak

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

8:45 AM Keynote Panel: The Quest for Self-Healing Supply Chains: Unlocking Resilience and Output

In a world of constant disruption—from geopolitical shifts to raw material shortages — traditional supply chains are no longer sufficient. This session explores the cutting-edge pursuit of “self-healing” supply chains -- intelligent, adaptive networks that detect issues, reroute resources, and restore operations with minimal human intervention.

We’ll examine how manufacturers are leveraging AI, IoT, and predictive analytics to build supply chains that don’t just react—they recover. Learn how these innovations are driving smoother production flows, reducing downtime, and enabling higher manufacturing output even in volatile conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • What defines a “self-healing” supply chain—and why it matters now
  • Technologies enabling autonomous detection and correction of disruptions
  • How to architect supply networks for agility, visibility, and resilience
  • Real-world examples of self-healing systems boosting throughput and reliability

2:05 PM A Digital Transformation Journey: Modernizing Legacy Manufacturing for the Next Century

This session showcases how a century old American transformer manufacturer is reinventing its operations while preparing for a new Greenfield plant. Instead of replicating legacy processes, the company is embracing Industry 4.0 principles, IoT enabled machinery, and advanced digital platforms for MES/MOM and S&OP. Attendees will learn how a robust Digital Thread, integrated data architecture, and phased modernization roadmap create the foundation for operational excellence, scalability, and long term competitiveness.

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

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