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(4) World Café: What are the challenges of implementing and utilizing IIoT & AI in the context of Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing?

What are your IIoT & AI use cases in SCM and Manufacturing? How do we identify the right use cases? How do we choose the right technology for the right purpose? How do we implement IIoT, AI and GenAI in SCM and Manufacturing? Think big start small? How do we scale and orchestrate the roll-out?Read more

(5) World Café: Rethink a new Industry approach for adopting leading edge technology

How can we rethink our approach to adopting leading edge technology and look beyond the hype to understand and ensure the investment returns a proper ROI. Expected results: Lessons learned Does and Don’ts Prioritizing most urgent challenges Rating relevant industry trends Best practices for implementing Joint industry assessment today Industry innovation strategy Experience a Business Value DesignRead more

Case Study: AI Driven Decision Making from Edge to Cloud

This presentation introduces the reference architecture deployed at Siemens DI, focusing on AI model training in the cloud and decision making at the edge. The Internet of Things (IoT) holds significant business potential due to immediate process improvements and the possibility of autonomous decisions. Reference Architecture deployed at Siemens DI AI Model Training on CloudRead more

2 | Icebreaker Session: Effects of the Geopolitical Situation on World Trade

What are the effects of geopolitical instability in regions such as the Middle East or Eastern Europe on energy supply and prices?  How does the geopolitical situation contribute to changes in global supply chains, and how is the economy affected by this?  To what extent do geopolitical developments change the competitiveness of European companies inRead more

CASE STUDY: Event-driven architectures in production: finally putting digitalisation horsepower on the road!

Many companies suffer from their historically grown IT landscape and its rigid structures. Event-driven architectures and brokers provide a new approach to networking IT and OT systems in a scalable manner. In this way, the potential of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 can finally be utilised. The technology, its use and potential will be presentedRead more

(5) CHALLENGE YOUR PEERS: Why is it worth thinking about and applying low-code solutions in SMEs?

What opportunities do low-code solutions offer to effectively digitalise production? What challenges can be solved in terms of employee motivation, transparency and speed of response and what opportunities arise from this? What advantages can a low-code approach have and why can this be a step towards integration into existing systems (cost-intensive adjustments)?Read more

3 | Icebreaker Session: How can we harness the potential of a diverse supply chain by purposefully building inclusive teams?

What specific benefits do you see in a diverse team for supply chain collaboration?  What challenges are associated with building and leading a diverse team, and how can these be effectively overcome?  What specific measures can companies take to create an inclusive work environment and promote diversity in their supply chains?Read more

CASE STUDY: Optimizing Asset and Maintenance Management with the 5S Approach – Early Equipment Management and CMMS Master Data

The presentation will address the crucial aspects of Asset & Maintenance Management within the frameworks of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0. It will explore how the 5S approach can anchor a robust Asset and Maintenance Management strategy, fostering efficiency and a culture of continuous improvement. The speaker will emphasize the importance of early equipment management,Read more

(2) World Café: How can artificial intelligence (AI) optimally support maintenance technicians in order to minimise machine downtime and increase the efficiency of maintenance teams?

Optimising information provision – What strategies can be used to provide machine-specific information to maintenance technicians in real time and how does this affect the efficiency of maintenance processes? Sharing knowledge within the team – How can the knowledge from the minds of the technicians be shared within the team, and what contribution can AIRead more

CASE STUDY: Low-Budget Digital Shopfloor Progresses – Practical Approaches for Small Units

In the realm of digital transformation, the benefits of data are well-recognized. However, capturing and utilizing this data efficiently remains a challenge, especially for small units within corporate structures. Anja Christmann, Head of Production at ZEISS Group, will discuss cost-effective strategies for digital shopfloor advancements. This talk will highlight two practical approaches: using iPads withRead more