Rethink | Fireside Chat: Transforming the Future of Industrial Operations

In this session, experts discussed Rockwell Automation’s 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report. According to the report, 95% of manufacturers were either using or evaluating smart manufacturing technology to accelerate their digital transformation, yet only 10% had successfully integrated these solutions at scale. Through increased use of smart manufacturing technology, 94% of manufacturers expected to hire more workers or repurpose existing workers to take on new roles.

The discussion explored how technology investments were driving growth and resilience in industrial operations. Viewers gained insights on implementing smart manufacturing technologies, balancing technology investments with organizational adoption, and achieving business success.

Speakers

• Austin Locke, Principal, Data Science and IIoT, Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation business
• Steve Riordan, Global CPG Digital Services Lead, Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation business

In conversation with

• David R. Brousell, Founder, Vice President and Executive Director, Manufacturing Leadership Council