From Passive Visibility to Active Orchestration: How Best In Class Plants Leverage AI to Connect Operational Data Sets
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Summary
Nearly 62% of manufacturers remain stuck in "pilot purgatory" when trying to advance their Industry 4.0 initiatives. The root of the problem lies in their siloed data environment: manufacturing data is often trapped across incompatible systems of record, from rigid legacy ERP and MES systems to local spreadsheets and unstructured PDFs. This silo effect can limit a manufacturer's ability to respond to modern supply chain disruptions and operational demands.
Best in class manufacturers overcome these structural hurdles by shifting their data strategy from passive visibility to active orchestration. To do this, companies are safely deploying governed AI agents over a strong Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) foundation to ensure that all applications connect flawlessly to existing systems of record without disrupting core ERP stability.
Key Takeaways for Attendees:
- Learn how to orchestrate fragmented data and modernize the "Connected Worker" experience without enduring a multi-year, high-risk "rip-and-replace" of your core systems.
- Discover how to implement autonomous, "human-in-the-loop" AI agents to mitigate supply chain disruptions, automate quality compliance (such as CMMC 2.0), and capture the tribal knowledge of a retiring workforce.
- Learn how pairing OutSystems' foundational MOM orchestration layer with Cognizant’s deep domain expertise in complex enterprise integrations can seamlessly bridge the IT/OT divide, and act as a critical differentiator to help drive your Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Speakers
Anthony Offredi
Manufacturing Solutions PM
OutSystems
As Director of Manufacturing Solutions PMM, Anthony leverages over 25 years of operational leadership to bridge the gap between heavy industry and AI powered digital transformation. A specialist in application development for manufacturing, he has a proven track record of replacing rigid, legacy systems & processes with flexible, scalable digital ecosystems.
Combining his experience as a West Point instructor and U.S. Army Engineer Officer with deep roots at Ford and Jeep manufacturing, Anthony champions the integration of AI and Agentic Systems to drive operational excellence at Fortune500 manufacturers around the globe.
Siddharth Hota
Director of EPS IPM Practice
Cognizant
Siddharth Hota is an accomplished Enterprise Integration, Digital Transformation, and Business Operations leader with over 22 years of experience helping global organizations accelerate their transformation journeys. As a Solution Leader focused on Manufacturing, Automotive and Logistics, he specializes in Agentic AI Advisory, Digital Process Orchestration, and next-generation transformation strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
Siddharth specializes in Agentic AI Advisory, Digital Process Orchestration, Enterprise Integration, Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and Business Transformation. He partners with clients to modernize legacy environments, streamline end-to-end business processes, and leverage emerging technologies to create measurable business value.
A collaborative leader and trusted advisor, Siddharth excels at aligning stakeholders across business and technology functions, translating strategic vision into executable roadmaps, and driving transformational outcomes through innovation, automation, AI, and modern digital platforms. His expertise in supply chain, manufacturing operations, customer service transformation, and digital ecosystems enables organizations to navigate change with confidence and achieve long-term competitive advantage.
David Stonehouse
Senior Partner / Manufacturing Consulting Lead
Cognizant
David leads Manufacturing Consulting, in North America, for Cognizant. In this role he works with clients in the Industrial Products, Automotive, Chemicals and Aerospace & Defense sectors on how they can leverage technology to improve their operations and financial performance.
He leverages his experience from both consulting and industry in this role. His industry experience includes plant management, multi-plant leadership, global supply chain leadership, and P&L positions. His consulting focus includes supply chain transformation, manufacturing improvement including Industry 4.0 initiatives and business process agentification.
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