The Future of Digital Transformation: Industry 4.0, Digital Twin, and AI in Global Operations

June 6, 2025 AI in Manufacturing < 1 min

Tony Huffman, Enterprise Architecture Strategist for Industry 4.0 at Koch Industries, joins the show to share how manufacturers can future-proof their operations with an industrial data fabric. Drawing from decades of experience in aerospace, medical devices, and electronics, Tony outlines how to unify systems, scale insights, and enable AI-powered decision-making at every level of the enterprise.

He discusses the importance of a unified namespace, lessons from regulated industries, and the shift from firefighting to strategic leadership. With practical stories from Molex and a glimpse into the evolving role of MES, this episode is a roadmap for transformation-minded leaders.

June 6, 2025 AI in Manufacturing < 1 min

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