Smart factories turn raw data into actionable, profitable insight.
This episode of the Engineering Roundtable is brought to you by Siemens.
The smart factory has been essential for manufacturing success. Since the dawn of mass production. Traditionally embodied in paper processes and in the minds of manufacturing professionals, modern hardware and software enables production processes to generate, aggregate and process large amounts of relevant data with speed and complexity impossible for human minds to handle in real-time. Success in manufacturing today frequently boils down to a company’s ability to make good decisions based on intelligent use of data aggregated from the shop floor, front office and from the field.
Panelists:
Mike Denley, Senior Director of Strategic Programs and Initiatives, Siemens Digital Industries Software:
Mike currently leading the Siemens Cloud Application Solutions Program & Initiatives team. That team helps the development and coordination of strategic key Industrial IoT programs and initiatives to increase and improve outcomes involving product, customers and partners working with Product Management, Research & Development and Strategic Partners. This His academic and industry experience includes graduate and post-graduate work in Total Quality Management, Software Design & Development, Organizational Change, Lean Six Sigma and Business Analytics with a focus in Sustainability.
Rahul Garg, Vice President of Industrial Machinery and Small to Midsize Business Programs, Siemens Digital Industries Software:
Rahul’s multiple roles deliver solutions to help manufacturers develop competitive products and fill portfolio gaps using tools such as software as a service to great effective go to market strategies, as well as business practices that support small and medium-sized manufacturing customers achieve high performance. Rahul holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in computer science and computer engineering.
Moderator:
Jim Anderton, Multimedia Content Director, engineering.com:
Jim was formerly editor of Canadian Metalworking Magazine and has contributed to a wide range of print and on-line publications, including Design Engineering, Canadian Plastics, Service Station and Garage Management, Autovision, and the National Post. He also brings prior industry experience in quality and part design for a Tier One automotive supplier.
