Practical application of smart maintenance at Takeda

by Giovanni Seggio, Head of Maintenance at Takeda Lessines

In this opening session presentation, M. Seggio elaborates on the smart maintenance roadmap at the Takeda pharmaceutical production site based Lessines. Takedo won the Technical Team of the Year award (for the French speaking part).  The jury was impressed by the evolution of their maintenance management practices and results. Real teamwork allows to meet the challenge of managing a growing number of installations which increased fivefold between 2016 and 2022. At the same time, operational performance was improved: a drastic reduction in emergency interventions, and 99% of operations completed on time! The outstanding performance is the result of a collective approach based on priority setting and a modern vision on how to manage ageing assets, supported by measurement and analysis techniques for evaluating the health status of assets. In this presentation M. Seggio also explains the next steps in digitization Takeda is currently taking...

Preparing for the Future: Digitisation & Automation in Supply Chain

by Stefan Roelens, Technical Manager for Supply Chain Projects at Colruyt Group Smart Technics

Stefan Roelans, the Technical Manager for Supply Chain Projects at Colruyt Group Smart Technics, articulates insights
on harnessing digitization and automation to modernise supply chains. In his presentation, Roelans delineates the
integration of robotics and innovative engineering within smart distribution centres. He expounds on the organisation’s
initiative in Londerzeel, emphasising the implementation of cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and reduce
order costs, highlighted by collaborations with different suppliers to streamline logistical processes.

Content in bullets:

• Smart Distribution Centres: Robotics and innovative Engineering in Logistics
• Data-Driven Optimisation through Smart Sensors and Digital Twins
• Refining Supply Chain processes through real-time and historical data tracking

Generative AI: the next wave of AI-based improvements in asset performance

by Olivier Noterdaeme, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company

The excitement around generative AI continues to build, yet industry leaders remain unclear about how to leverage its power to drive value in their organization. That is why BEMAS invites you to join the keynote presentation at the Asset Performance 4.0 award night on October 25th in Antwerp.  Through this keynote, you will learn how generative AI can help increase efficiency, productivity, and resilience in your manufacturing operations. During this keynote, Olivier Noterdaeme explores what generative AI means in the context of asset performance and how it complements more traditional Machine Learning and digital solutions for capturing value in manufacturing. But keep in mind – there are a wide-ranging set of risks to consider. To successfully scale generative AI applications, companies need to think beyond technology and look at other dimensions including strategy, talent, data, and operating model.  During the presentation Olivier will show the potential of Generative AI with concrete examples and inspirational demos. Join us and grasp this unique opportunity to learn how Generative AI can help you to increase asset performance!

Key Learning Takeaways:

• Better understand what are the capabilities of generative AI in manufacturing
• Discover high potential applications in manufacturing operations
• Learn what is required to build and scale AI capabilities within your organization

Content in bullets:

• Generative AI's potential in manufacturing operations
• High-value applications in manufacturing
• Requirements for building and scaling AI capabilities in organizations