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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are becoming pivotal in revolutionizing supply chain management, driving enhanced efficiency, superior decision-making, and overall performance. At its core, AI provides a Predictive Edge, enabling organizations to move beyond reactive planning by accurately forecasting future demand and market trends, thereby proactively avoiding overstocking and stockouts. Furthermore, AI facilitates Autonomous Decision-Making, allowingRead more

What are Challenge Your Peers Sessions?  In the Challenge Your Peers session, you have the opportunity to enter into an interactive exchange with your peers in order to generate different ideas on the same question. The topics are requested directly from all participants in advance and selected according to the current challenges of the community.Read more

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, manufacturers face the challenge of optimizing their processes while integrating sustainable practices. This presentation will highlight how smart manufacturing solutions and digital transformation, can help companies increase their efficiency and operate in a more environmentally friendly way. Practical examples and current trends will be used to show how innovative technologiesRead more

Get coffee & snacks, network, chat with your peers, and join various product and service demos in the exhibition hall.Read more

What better way to end the first day of the event than with your peers at a relaxed dinner? Take the opportunity to exchange your impressions of the day and reflect on the topics discussed during the day. Get to know your peers better and unwind with some drinks and delicious food at a specialRead more

Plantformance leverages advanced technologies to transform industrial operations by enabling real-time data visualization and analysis, seamless data connectivity and historization, and robust process control and monitoring. This presentation delves into how these capabilities can drive operational excellence, enhance decision-making, and optimize production workflows. How to visualize and analyze data in real-time to gain actionable insights andRead more

What strategies can be employed to maximize resource efficiency in edge computing environments? What are the key considerations and challenges when implementing retrofit solutions for existing infrastructure? What lessons can be learned from successful case studies of edge computing implementation, and how can these be applied to other organizations?Read more

As industrial environments grow more complex and connected, securing production output becomes increasingly challenging. Cyber threats, system failures, and communication breakdowns can disrupt both online and offline operations. This session explores how to identify risks, protect production processes, and strengthen resilience across the entire shop floor—no matter the level of connectivity. How can you detectRead more

How to assess existing lines and choose the right integration strategy for Greenfield vs. Brownfield environments? How to define and implement standards that ensure scalability, interoperability, and long-term value across sites? How to balance in-house development and external partners to get the best results from both approaches?Read more

As global manufacturing faces unprecedented supply chain volatility and the looming SAP ECC end-of-support deadline in 2027, forward-thinking organizations are transforming their operations through intelligent automation and predictive analytics. This session explores how leading manufacturers worldwide are leveraging AI-powered supply chain insights to achieve remarkable results—including 50% efficiency gains, 16% inventory reduction, and real-time visibilityRead more