Panel Discussion: Smart Factories – The Evolution of Manufacturing in the Industry 4.0 Era

Panelists in this video:
+ Pradipto Patro, Head of Cyber Security & IT Platform, KEC International Limited
+ Anand Deodhar, Group CIO, Force Motors .
+ Manjunath Prasad, Head – IT Operations, TVS Mobility Pvt Ltd
+ Jayakarthikeyan E M, Lead – Digital and Enterprise IT, Switch Mobility Automotive Limited
+ Rajesh Malhotra, Senior Leader, Data & AI, India and South Asia, IBM
+ Sayantan Mandal, Correspondent, Express Computer, The Indian Express Group (Moderator)

Key Highlights:

[1] Pradipto Patro, Head of Cyber Security & IT Platform, KEC International Limited:
+ As we enter Industry 4.0, manufacturing is about intelligence, connectivity, and sustainability. Digital transformation optimizes resources, enhances efficiency, and drives innovation.

[2] Anand Deodhar, Group CIO, Force Motors:
+ Smart factories leverage real-time data, AI, and IoT for predictive decisions and self-optimizing operations.

[3] Manjunath Prasad, Head – IT Operations, TVS Mobility Pvt Ltd:
+ Manufacturers balance legacy systems with smart technologies through phased upgrades. This strategic approach allows for gradual Industry 4.0 adoption, integrating IoT and automation while ensuring continuity.

[4] Jayakarthikeyan E M, Lead – Digital and Enterprise IT, Switch Mobility Automotive Limited:
+ Smart manufacturing is a transformation of people, processes, and systems. Advanced data integration has cut product development cycles in half, making systems smarter, more efficient, and more agile.

[5] Rajesh Malhotra, Senior Leader, Data & AI, IBM:
+ Smart manufacturing connects data across processes, creating a unified view. This integration helps businesses identify inefficiencies, enable real-time visibility, and make proactive decisions to optimize operations.