Smart Manufacturing: Elevating Business Performance in Manufacturing
Manufacturers today face near-constant disruption and changing market conditions, putting a premium on their ability to adapt and change to meet customer needs and demand. Becoming more flexible, incorporating more complex operations to meet changing customer demand through more customized products whilst at the same time ensuring faster delivery is critical. Achieving these objectives without incurring higher operational costs has been driving significant digital transformation within manufacturing in recent years, however, to deliver a coherent strategy companies need to ensure they are building upon a strong digital foundation which can scale to drive change and truly deliver in highly competitive markets.
At the heart of most digital transformation projects is the need to establish a single source of truth for data and ensure the free flow of data across all parts of the business in order to deliver change and reap the full value from any technology investment. Join us and hear from senior-level experts from Ducab and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) as they provide insights into how they have built the digital foundation of their business and invested in the right technologies to streamline their operations, improve output and unlock greater efficiencies within their business.
Learning Objectives:
- Minimising redundancy and optimising manufacturing processes for enhanced productivity and efficiency
- Staying abreast of compliance issues, traceability concerns, and more to offer a more customised service
- Providing real-time visibility in managing inventory requirements by ensuring the right resources are in place at the right time
- Managing nuances in supply chain operations across multiple locations, time zones, and currencies.
- Coordinating workflows require coordination overlap and re-work that occurs and allows team members to collaborate with ease
Speakers
Ahmed Al Haddad
Industry 4.0 Product Owner
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)
As a forward-thinking Product Owner specializing in Industry 4.0 projects at Emirates Global Aluminium, one of the world’s largest aluminum manufacturers, I seamlessly integrate my comprehensive smelter operations background with expertise in artificial intelligence, automation, and smart mobile applications. With a proven record of successfully driving digital transformation initiatives, I have unlocked efficiency gains and streamlined processes within the aluminum production sector. My ability to decipher complex technical concepts and develop innovative solutions, leveraging AI and mobile technologies, empowers me to guide organizations through the fast-paced realm of smart manufacturing. By embracing these cutting-edge advancements, I am committed to helping businesses excel in an increasingly automated and competitive landscape.
Sahim Faizee
Manufacturing Engineer
Ducab
As a manufacturing expert, I have been at the forefront of digital transformation in the industry, bringing transparency and efficiency to the manufacturing process. With my education in Electrical and Computer engineering from the esteemed University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA I have a deep understanding of how technology can be leveraged to transform traditional manufacturing processes into smart, data-driven operations. I have worked with numerous manufacturing companies to introduce cutting-edge technologies such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize operations and improve quality control. I am passionate about empowering manufacturing teams with real-time insights and analytics, enabling them to make agile decisions and improve production efficiency. In this upcoming webinar, I will share my expertise and insights on smart manufacturing and discuss the latest trends, technologies, and best practices for digital transformation in the industry. Join me as we explore how smart manufacturing can help you achieve operational excellence, improve product quality, and enhance customer satisfaction.
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.
