Empowering Manufacturers: Leveraging Cloud ERP for Digital Transformation
Manufacturers face unique operational hurdles with legacy ERP systems, from scalability limitations to high maintenance costs. Cloud ERP offers a transformative solution by leveraging cloud architecture to reduce operational overheads, enable scalable growth, and provide secure access to real-time data.
Join us for an insightful webinar on how modern manufacturers can harness the power of Cloud ERP to drive digital transformation and achieve operational excellence. In this session, we will delve into the challenges faced by manufacturers with traditional ERP systems and explore the pivotal role of Cloud ERP in enabling sustainable digital journeys
Learning Objectives:
- Exploring how Cloud ERP architecture facilitates digital transformation by reducing operational costs, enabling scalable growth, and ensuring secure scalability at lower expenses.
- Discovering how a unified Cloud ERP platform empowers manufacturers with real-time operational visibility on the shop floor and equips management with critical business intelligence.
- Unveiling the specific benefits of leveraging Cloud ERP tailored to manufacturing workflows, including enhanced agility, streamlined operations, and improved decision-making
Speakers:
Mohamed Helal, Group CFO, Al Watania for Industries
Mohamed has extensive experience in managing overall business functions across Egypt, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, with over 30 years of career success in Strategic Business Planning, Business Consultancy, Financial Management, Budgeting & Cost Control, Treasury and Cash Flow Management, Auditing & Compliance, Credit & Portfolio Management. He is a keen strategist with expertise in managing entire financials and ensuring optimal utilization of resources. In his most recent role as Group CFO at Al Watania for Industries — a closed joint stock packing manufacturing company with 10 factories within KSA, UAE, and Oman, which has grown to become one of the largest and most respected industrial groups in the region — he led the financial transformation of the organization, optimizing financial strategies to enhance growth and liquidity. Mohamed’s expertise in mergers and acquisitions has been instrumental in identifying opportunities for strategic expansion, and his focus on risk management has ensured the preservation of assets in a dynamic business environment. Additionally, he has overseen compliance initiatives, safeguarding the company’s reputation and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Mohamed’s career journey has equipped him with a profound understanding of the complex challenges facing businesses today. He is known for his ability to navigate these challenges adeptly, using a data-driven approach to inform strategic decisions. His leadership style is characterized by its emphasis on transparency, effective communication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Brian O Halloran, Manufacturing Director & Head of Al Saidi Logistics, Al Saidi Chemical Industries Company
Brian O’Halloran is the Manufacturing Director at Al Saidi Group with responsibility for chemical manufacturing and supply chain management for the group. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, he has worked in manufacturing operations, project management and commercial roles with companies involved in the electronics, food, & pharmaceuticals industries, and for the last 12 years he has been based in the GCC working in the oil and gas sector.
Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President, MEIA, Epicor Software
As regional vice president for the Middle East, Africa, and India, Vibhu’s responsibilities include regional sales management, overseeing business operations, leading teams and bringing in vital growth in key target regions, focused industries whilst also developing direct and indirect sales channels for enterprise solutions. Vibhu brings more than 20 years of comprehensive experience in technology companies with 18 years based out of Dubai and serving the wider region of Middle East, Africa & India. Having joined Epicor in January 2021, his most recent role was RVP for AntWorks, a global AI start-up, where he spent 18 months establishing and growing its presence in MEA region. His previous experience saw him lead sales & partner ecosystem for five years at Infor and has worked for other business application giants including SAP and Microsoft.
