Smart Manufacturing - Champions of Change - Delhi Edition
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December 2024 : The "Smart Manufacturing - Champions of Change" CXO Roundtable, hosted by Rockwell Automation powered by Pro MFG Media convened on December 18th, 2024, in New Delhi. The event was supported by AMTDC -IIT Madras, This exclusive event was attended by leaders from Consumer Packaged Goods sector spearheading transformation in manufacturing through vision, innovation, and collaboration. With an elite gathering of industry stalwarts, the event spotlighted the pivotal role of smart manufacturing in driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation across industries.
Mr. Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation, India, kicked off the event by highlighting the competitive and fast-evolving nature of CPG industries and the need for digital technologies to cut through complexity.
Mr. Murali Manohar, Head of Enterprise Software Business at Rockwell Automation India, highlighted the Case study of Miraka which is in the cooperative dairy sector and has chosen Rockwell's Plex for factory automation, MES, and packaging. Miraka deals with milk byproducts like ice creams, making the partnership timely and relevant.
The event featured an insightful presentation by Akshay Kumar Thati, Enterprise Software Sales Lead - Lifesciences Industry (India) from Rockwell Automation India. He introduced Plex, Rockwell Automation’s SaaS-based smart manufacturing platform, highlighting its transformative potential.
They detailed how SaaS and digital transformation solutions optimize operational excellence in complex industries such as consumer packaged goods (CPG) by streamlining compliance, improving sustainability, and enhancing energy management. The presentation also emphasized the benefits of cloud-enabled scalability and real-time data visibility in addressing regulatory and operational challenges.
The event featured a dynamic exchange of ideas led by Manish Kulkarni, Director & Co- Founder, Pro MFG Media, who engaged in conversations with industry leaders from renowned companies, including India Glycols, Fratelli Wines Pvt. Ltd., Dabur India Limited, Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., Usha International, SBL Homeopathy, Bikaji Foods International, and Banas Dairy.
Diverse Thought Leadership
The roundtable brought together an eclectic mix of senior leaders across manufacturing verticals. Esteemed panelists included:
● Atul Govil, Chief Transformation Officer, India Glycols
● Sunil Gubrani, Head Infra & Security, Fratelli Wines
● Navneet Kumar, Head of Operations, Dabur India
● Saugat Dutta, Head IT - SCM & Manufacturing Transformation, Jubilant FoodWorks
● GG Rao, VP IT & Digitization, Usha International
● Ajay Yadav, Head IT, SBL Homeopathy
● Shivraj Choudhary, VP, Bikaji Foods
● BC JainPlant Head, Banas Dairy
● Ashok Chaudhary Production Head, Banas Dairy
Their diverse backgrounds provided a rich tapestry of insights, enabling participants to gain cross-industry perspectives on pressing challenges and transformative strategies.
Core Discussion Points
1. Cross-Industry Smart Manufacturing Strategies: Leaders shared unique approaches
and best practices to enhance efficiency and foster innovation across sectors.
2. Leveraging Data for Operational Excellence: Discussions emphasized the critical role
of real-time monitoring and analytics in improving decision-making and product
quality.
3. Adoption of Advanced Technologies: Insights on implementing AI, IoT, cloud
platforms, and machine learning for productivity gains were shared.
4. Overcoming Barriers to Smart Manufacturing: Panelists highlighted practical
solutions to challenges like legacy system integration and workforce upskilling.
5. Sustainability in Manufacturing: Conversations underscored the integration of
digital technologies to optimize energy use, minimize waste, and meet CSR goals.
Key Takeaways
1. Sustainability as a Core Objective: Technologies like IoT, AI, and connected systems
enable real-time energy monitoring, reducing emissions and waste. Many
organizations are using predictive tools to minimize downtime and optimize
resource utilization, significantly impacting environmental and financial
performance.
2. Importance of Integrated Platforms: Manufacturing leaders emphasized the need
for integrated systems that consolidate data from multiple sources, enabling
seamless operations and facilitating predictive maintenance. Energy management
solutions and automation tools were highlighted as game-changers for industries
aiming to enhance productivity and sustainability.
3. Human-Centric Automation: The balance between automation and workforce
empowerment emerged as a key theme. Organizations are focusing on upskilling
employees to align with digital transformation initiatives while maintaining
operational harmony.
operational harmony.
4. Innovative Data Utilization: The critical role of digitized platforms in capturing
actionable insights was underscored. By enabling real-time monitoring and analysis,
these tools are helping manufacturers make informed decisions and adapt to market
demands effectively.
5. Digital Transformation for Operational Excellence: The presentation by Rockwell
Automation highlighted how SaaS solutions, like Plex, can simplify complex
regulatory compliance, reduce operational bottlenecks, and support long-term
sustainability goals.
Conclusion
The event successfully fostered a dialogue on smart manufacturing as a transformative force shaping the future of industry. It underscored the significance of collaboration in navigating complexities and leveraging technology for sustainability and innovation.
Next Steps: Participants expressed interest in continued engagement, particularly exploring Rockwell Automation’s solutions in greater depth to further integrate smart manufacturing practices.
The Champions of Change Roundtable illuminated the path for manufacturing leaders to collaborate, innovate, and achieve sustainable growth, setting a precedent for the future of Indian manufacturing.
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