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AI in Manufacturing | Webinar with Olsom

Engineer your data for AI, NOW! I recently had the pleasure of joining Yuri Pilipenko, Founder & CEO at OLSOM, and my good friend Enrique Herrera, Industry 4.0 Independent Consultant, for a great discussion on AI in Manufacturing. Also a big shout out to Anastasiya and Sally who helped make it all happen. WHY AI IN MANUFACTURING IS IMPORTANT Let’s provide some context before we dive into the…

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How to Avoid Declaring Success too early!! (Part 2)

Part two of how to succeed with your project and avoid declaring success too early.

How to make sure you succeed with your project and avoid declaring success too early. In our previous post (click here to read it) we discussed the impacts and risks of declaring success too early: User Adoption and Adaptation Risk Mitigation and Issue Resolution Inherent Complexity of Technology Integration Building Stakeholder Confidence Long-Term Sustainability and ROI Continuous…

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Don’t Declare Success too early!!

Do you declare success at implementation, then fail to realise the full benefits of your projects? Projects are pivotal in driving business improvement, efficiency, and streamlining operations. These projects often involve significant investments in resource, time, and effort, aiming to transform processes and propel businesses forward. However, too many projects prematurely declare success at…

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CIO in the know: Exploring the Impact of Remote Work and Industry 4.0 with Martin Davis

Checkout the latest post on our sister site, where Martin sits down with Tim Crawford of AVOA to discuss remote work, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 in a 30 minute podcast. CLICK HERE: https://martindavis01.wordpress.com/2023/09/25/cio-in-the-know-podcast/ Podcast image

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CIO in the know: Exploring the Impact of Remote Work and Industry 4.0 with Martin Davis

CIO in the know: Exploring the Impact of Remote Work and Industry 4.0 with Martin Davis #Industry40 #CIO #DX #IX #RemoteWork

Podcast with Tim Crawford of AVOA It was a pleasure to sit down recently with my good friend Tim Crawford of AVOA to record this podcast, enjoy! Could the future of your business hinge on how well you leverage technology? This week, seasoned tech veteran and managing partner at DUNELM Associates, Martin Davis, helps us uncover the immense potential of technology in business transformation.…

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Navigating a Potential Recession: The Key Focus Areas for #CIOs

During a potential recession, the role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) becomes even more critical in helping the organization navigate through economic challenges and uncertainties. These break into two types of action, those that help build the future, but improve efficiency, and those that reduce costs. Innovating for the future: Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging data analytics can…

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The Crucial Role of the CIO in Driving Digital Transformation, Data Management, and Business Success

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has become more critical than ever for organizations seeking to thrive in the digital age. As the visionary leader responsible for information technology and data-driven strategies, the CIO plays a pivotal role in steering the organization towards success. This article explores the most important…

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Cognitive Planning and #AI driven predictive analytics in #Manufacturing | IIoT World

IIOT World Manufacturing & Supply Chain Days, Dec 2022 It was a pleasure to be invited to join this distinguished panel at the IIOT World Manufacturing Day. A couple of the highlights of the discussion were: Predictive Analytics to predict manufacturing equipment failures Benefits of Predictive Maintenance How AI/ML can improve Manufacturing results Why a CEO should care about Manufacturing…

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Understanding Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing

Understanding Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing

I was privileged earlier this year to get a sneak peak at Isaac’s new book “Digital Trailblazers”, and to make a very small contribution to it. We sat down again recently to discuss one aspect of being a Digital Trailblazer and how it relates to Manufacturing, particularly Industry 4.0. What is digital transformation in manufacturingWhat is Industry 4.0How Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0…

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Understanding Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing

Understanding Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing

I was privileged earlier this year to get a sneak peak at Isaac’s new book “Digital Trailblazers”, and to make a very small contribution to it. We sat down again recently to discuss one aspect of being a Digital Trailblazer and how it relates to Manufacturing, particularly Industry 4.0. What is digital transformation in manufacturingWhat is Industry 4.0How Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0…

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Industry 4.0: The 4 Emerging Technologies Transforming Manufacturing | Bernard Marr

Industry 4.0: The 4 Emerging Technologies Transforming Manufacturing | Bernard Marr

“Manufacturing has always been a technology-driven industry. But now more than ever, the forces of digital transformation are impacting every business, bringing new and exciting possibilities but also a great number of challenges.” I have long been a fan of Bernard Marr’s articles on the real world use of AI. In this article he partners with Todd Edmunds, Global CTO of Industrial IoT and Edge…

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Industry 4.0 Key Opinion Leader

Industry 4.0 Key Opinion Leader

Very happy to be named one of the key opinion leaders in Industry 4.0 in a recent report by onalytica. Thank you to all involved.

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What type of CIO are you?

What type of CIO are you?

Are you a transformational CIO, a strategist, a tactical one, an innovator, a techy, a firefighter, a jack of all trades or do you stick your head in the sand? I was inspired to write this after the lively discussion on LinkedIn titled “Can a CIO be effective as both a strategic leader and a hands-on manager?“. Pearl Zhu summarised it well in her post at Future of CIO. Joel Dobbs referred me to…

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Is COVID-19 driven Digital Transformation having unseen consequences?

Is COVID-19 driven Digital Transformation having unseen consequences?

In the middle of the pandemic many were proclaiming that COVID-19 has accelerated Digital Transformation more in 6 months then it has moved in the last 5 years. But has this had unexpected side effects? This article explores whether the change from strategic transformation programs to immediate tactical actions is creating a legacy of fragmentation and increased technical debt. COVID-19 swept…

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Digital Transformation (#DX) - What is it? (presentation for ACOA)

Digital Transformation (#DX) – What is it? (presentation for ACOA)

I was honored to be asked by ACOA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) to present to all of their frontline workers recently (140+ staff). The core of the presentation centres around two things: Digital is about Business, not about IT – technology underpins and enables, but digital is about far more than that.The Customer is the core of Digital – Digital starts and ends with the customer,…

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Manufacturing Technological Maturity

How are the province’s manufacturers doing in their drive towards Industry 4.0? Herb Emery and Martin Davis take a look at the data describing the maturity of our province’s manufacturers and a discussion about what those data suggest are the opportunities for improving their competitiveness. The data come from a survey instrument built from Martin Davis’s 6 dimension model describing the path to…

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TechTalks: Your Industry 4.0 Primer

#TechTalks with Cathy Simpson: Your #Industry40 Primer

We are in the midst of the fourth Industrial Revolution, advancing from manual manufacturing through to automation and onward into autonomous operations.  If talking about Industry 4.0, AI, robotics and the Internet of Things makes you nervous, don’t worry. Martin Davis, my guest on Episode 8 of the TechTalks podcast, is here to demystify it all for us. A Chief Information Officer, he is the…