Be ready to Scale Digital for Manufacturing 4.0
Through Challenging Times
Virtual Conference sponsored by Hitachi Vantara
May 21st, 2020
11:00 AM ET
What you'll learn:
Be ready to Scale Digital for Manufacturing 4.0
We live in volatile times and manufacturing challenges have never been greater.
→ Will you be ready to run when the next expansion happens? ←
→ How do you determine the best outcomes to focus on the associated ROI? ←
→ Is there a plan for business process alignment, change management bridging gaps in IT & OT? ←
→ Are your processes and operations scalable, immune to market upsets and future proof? ←
Having a partner who understands your business, because they are a manufacturer too, is invaluable. Attend this on-line event to learn from the experts and profit from Japanese manufacturing know-how.
Agenda:
Welcome Introduction
Speaker
Ed Lane – Sr. Marketing Programs Manager at Hitachi Vantara
Current state of manufacturing
Speaker
Fabio Raffo – Associate Director for Industrial Software Research, InformaTech; Omdia Research
In this sessions, we will explore:
– Navigating the new normal: Current state of manufacturing
– The true value and benchmark ROI of IoT Solutions in Discrete
Leverage Hitachi Vantara’s Lumada digital solutions for Manufacturing
Speaker
James Destro – General Manager, Manufacturing Practice, Hitachi Vantara
This session will outline:
– How to thrive in the New World of Manufacturing using Hitachi manufacturing experience and asset-based consulting
– Best practice guide to see how manufacturers can transform to reach Industry 4.0 standards using the internet of things (IoT) and smart manufacturing
– How Hitachi Vantara can help create smart factories, improve safety and raise process efficiency using remote assessment service during pandemic
– New opportunities for workers and companies to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic
Customer Examples – The art of the possible
Speakers:
Sa’d Kanan – VP, Global Lead Automotive, Hitachi Vantara
Trever White – General Manager, Information Systems, Toyota
Ron Lumsdon – Infrastructure Architech, Maple Leaf Foods
Gianfranco Messina – Digital Transformation Officer, Hitachi Rail
Digital Transformation Q&A
Moderator
Steve Garbrecht – Director of Solutions Marketing – IoT and Manufacturing Digital Solutions, Hitachi Vantara
Experts
Fabio Raffo, James Destro, Sa’d Kanan, Trever White, Ron Lumsdon, Giafranco Messina
Closing remarks
Lucian Fogoros – Co-Founder, IIoT World
Ed Lane – Sr. Marketing Programs Manager at Hitachi Vantara
Speakers
Fabio Raffo, Associate Director for Industrial Software Research at Omdia Research
Industry Analyst leading the Industrial Software research at Informa Tech. Fabio tracks the impact of digital trends and technologies associated with the fourth industrial revolution of the manufacturing ecosystem. A passionate subject matter expert, he brings 15+ years of industry software experience from IHS Markit and Siemens.
James Destro, General Manager, Manufacturing Practice at Hitachi Vantara
James Destro currently heads the Manufacturing Practice at Hitachi Vantara. His practice focuses on delivering high value outcomes through deep domain consulting and digital solutions that leverage advanced analytics to Hitachi’s manufacturing customers globally. James’ background includes more than 20 years of industrial digital solutions
Sa’d Kanan, SVP, Global Lead Automotive at Hitachi Vantara
Sa’d is an IIoT expert at Practice development, Strategic planning, Business strategy, IT strategy, Enterprise Architecture, SOA, Cloud Computing, Agile and Iterative application development, Managed Services, Offshore application development, ecommerce and portals and has been at Hitachi for 14 years.
Trever White, General Manager, Information Systems at Toyota
Trevor has over 20 years of experience at Toyota and is currently responsible for Regional Application Development of Automotive Business Systems which includes Pre-production Design & Engineering, Supply Chain, Plant Production Administration, Production Preparation, and Mfg Execution Systems (MES).
Ron Lumsdon, Infrastructure Architect at Maple Leaf Foods
His current focus is centered on digital disruption and IoT initiatives across Maple Leaf Foods. Ron is an Infrastructure expert with over 20 years of IT experience covering a wide range of technologies from networking, security, VM technologies, hyper-converged
Gianfranco Messina, Digital Transformation Officer at Hitachi Rail
Gianfranco manages one of the most important digital transformation projects in Italy. Hitachi Rail is a lighthouse in Italy for innovation and he enjoys sharing his passion for technology and operations management-based solutions with others.
Steven Garbrecht, Director of Solutions Marketing- IoT and Manufacturing Digital Solutions at Hitachi Vantara
Value added and thoughtful leader focused on helping IT managers to understand the world of operations technology and OT managers to understand the new capabilities that IT brings to the world of IoT. It is my belief that by helping the two teams to work together, we can accomplish great
Ed Lane, Sr. Marketing Programs Manager at Hitachi Vantara
Marketing professional with 15+ years experience managing online marketing efforts aimed at driving customer acquisition and retention for global audiences. I offer a unique blend of technical, creative, analytic, and project management expertise. I can optimize your marketing spend across multiple channels to cost-effectively identify new opportunities for growth and
