Mettler-Toledo’s live webinar “Operational Excellence through Digitalization” aims to explore how digitalization can enhance business opportunities for food and beverage manufacturers. By leveraging digital transformation, this webinar will uncover the transformative potential within the industry.
The webinar will be held on October 5th, 2023, at 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM BST. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to industry experts discuss the role of digitalization in achieving operational excellence in the food and beverage sector.
The session will consist of a 20-minute presentation followed by an interactive 20-minute expert panel discussion and open debate with the audience. The speakers will delve into the intricate facets of digital transformation and its impact on key performance metrics.
This webinar aims to unlock the potential of digitalization for operational excellence in the food and beverage industry, addressing various challenges and complexities associated with digital transformation. It will explore site-specific factors such as personnel, devices, IT infrastructure, and enterprise systems. Additionally, the webinar will discuss the challenges of digital transformation, including diverse suppliers, devices, and change resistance.
To simplify the complexity of digitalization, the presenters will emphasize the value of strategic partnerships, seamless integration, and holistic collaboration. It will highlight the importance of engaging with business partners who offer comprehensive solutions beyond technical expertise. The control and monitoring aspects of operational and information technologies across different sectors of the industry will also be discussed.
Ian Scott-Mance, a seasoned industry expert, known for his leadership as a digitalization project manager, will present this insightful webinar, alongside Fadi Homsi, head of global key accounts for Mettler-Toledo.
The webinar will focus on the following:
- Exploring current industry drivers: Gain insights into the driving forces behind digital transformation and its potential impact on the food and beverage sector.
- Identifying areas for improvement: Understand how digitalization can revolutionize key operational areas, improving processes, and elevating performance metrics.
- Overcoming digital transformation barriers: Explore the challenges often faced during digitalization journeys and learn strategies to navigate and overcome them.
- Expert panel discussion: Engage with a panel of distinguished experts, each renowned in their respective fields. Alongside Ian, the panel will include:
- Fadi Homsi, head of global key account management at Mettler-Toledo, offering insights into digitalization and its practical implementation.
- Gunnar Danielson, head of global software solutions and LabX Business Development at Mettler-Toledo, providing insights gained through extensive involvement in digital transformation projects within the food and beverage sector.
- Maximiliano Moreira, business development manager, specializing in assisting food companies in their digital transformation journey.
- Holger Schmidt, global industry manager with a 30-year background in mechanical engineering and automation, well-versed in the realities of modern food processing plants.