Speaker: Dr Abhi Ghadge, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management at Cranfield School of Management

Speakers:

- Nicholas Jephcott, Head of Automotive & Manufacturing, T-Systems Northern Europe

- Peter Hecht, Marketing Director & Sustainability Lead, T-Systems Northern Europe

Generating real-time digital simulations of end-to-end business processes is no longer a utopia. The Industrial Metaverse enables companies to utilize digital twins for better product development, factory and production planning, logistics simulations, infrastructure optimization, and more.

The integration of existing systems and data into a coherent platform breaks down data silos. It enables new virtual collaboration possibilities, AI utilization, and thus automation, creates transparency in the supply chain, and offers the ability to provide new innovative customer experiences. The virtualization of business processes also reduces energy and material usage, which leads to reduced carbon footprint.

In this section, we deep dive into what the Industrial Metaverse is, how it works, and the linkage to sustainability and how it drives value for your business.

You can look forward to learning more from an exciting and innovative use case from BMW. Additionally, we will elucidate how to get started with and operationalize the Industrial Metaverse.

• Moderator:
  Anil Valsan, Sector Insights Lead - Industrials & Energy at EY

Panelists Include:

• Agnieszka Dyduch, Smart Planning Director at Danone

• Chris Gemmell, Former SVP Innovation Portfolio Strategy & Product Lifestyle Management at BAT

• Daniela Mares, Lead Manufacturing Engineer at Nissan

• Aris Matopoulos, Professor of Supply Chain Design at Cranfield University

• Graeme Wright, Chief Digital Officer at Fujitsu

Speaker: Francis Brown, Group Chief Enterprise Architect at DS Smith

In this presentation, we will explore the less visible, yet crucial, factors that impact the successful deployment of smart factories. While technological advancements often dominate the conversation, the realities of implementation go beyond development. Key topics include workforce transformation, aligning business requirements, integrating legacy systems, navigating supply chain complexity, and addressing ethical and sustainability concerns. Attendees will gain insights into the practical challenges and opportunities involved in moving from concept to operational success in a smart manufacturing environment.

Speaker: Graeme Wright, Chief Digital Officer at Fujitsu

The presentation examines sustainable transformation in supply chains, highlighting how information is now the key driver in this new landscape. It will cover the "what, why, and how" of sustainable transformation, focusing on the building blocks essential for success.

These include reducing costs, emissions, and risks while optimising supply chain efficiency, security, and sustainability. By leveraging data and modern technologies, businesses can adapt to evolving demands, ensuring that their supply chains are both resilient and competitive in this changing environment.

Speaker: Neil Marsons, Chief Procurement Officer at Rolls-Royce