In today’s VUCA environment, organizations are turning to digitalization and Industrial AI to develop autonomous and semi-autonomous processes that enable new levels of safety, sustainability and profitability. This is where the journey to the Self-Optimizing Plant begins.

OPTIMIZE 2021 looks to be an exciting opportunity - join us for sessions ranging from digitalization to sustainability to find out why this is a great time to be an engineer!

You and your organization know that contributions from maintenance are key to improving operations and helping your company stay competitive. However, many teams are not yet taking advantage of the latest advances in asset performance management, or APM, to help make the right decisions to drive an effective maintenance strategy.

According to a June 2020 McKinsey report, “The Next Normal in Construction,” EPCs have an opportunity to double their profitability by embracing a handful of “emerging disruptors.” One of these disruptors, digitalization of processes, is within reach of most EPCs and aligns with initiatives already underway at many firms. Join us to learn more about:

EPC firms that were already under stress from the COVID-related downturn are investing heavily in digitalization initiatives. According to a June 2020 McKinsey report, EPCs have an opportunity to double their profitability by embracing a handful of “emerging disruptors.” One of these disruptors, digitalization of processes, is within reach for most EPCs and aligns with efforts and initiatives already underway at many firms.

As predictive and prescriptive analytics become better understood across industries, companies are putting new focus on maintenance maturity and the use of digital technologies. They’re realizing that having a robust maintenance program means leveraging APM technology—and their data—to the fullest advantage.

Heath Stephens will be speaking at OPTIMIZE 2021 as part of the APM Track. He shares his own story and some insights in this blog.

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In the pharmaceutical industry, equipment failures, changing operating conditions and other unexpected occurrences can cause batch failures, resulting in costly production losses and disruptions to supply. So how can companies maintain the security of supply while protecting profits?

Every organization wants to be a connected enterprise. That’s the foundation of our Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) practice and AIoT Hub.