Panel Discussion: Leading IT through a pandemic: How Manufacturing CIOs can help in turning adversity into an advantage during times of crisis

Panelists in this video:
+ Richard DeSouza, CEO, Mahindra & Mahindra Business Solutions
+ Arun Attri, Vice President – IT, Wonder Cement Limited
+ Vishad Rahangdale, CIO, Electrotherm India
+ V Ranganathan Iyer, Group CIO, JBM Group
+ Vinay Morje, Asst Vice President – Aditya Birla Group, Grasim Industries
+ Vivek Ganesh, Regional Director, SAP Concur
+ Anil Kakkar, CIO, Escorts Ltd
+ Vishwas Dass, Special Correspondent, Express Computer, Indian Express Group (Moderator)

Key Highlights:

+ Businesses have greater acceptance for automated technology today, it is time to drive simplicity in the new normal and adopt a hybrid environment: Richard de Souza, CEO, Mahindra & Mahindra Business Solutions

+ Condition-based maintenance was also achieved due to technology and present assets have to be utilised to maximum level.: V Ranganathan Iyer, Group CIO, JBM Group

+ Compliance and security regulations will be the biggest concern for manufacturing, contributing to supply chains. It should be more agile and integrated: Vivek Ganesh, Regional Director, SAP Concur

+ Data-based technology will generate better results in the longer run: Anil Kakkar, CIO, Escorts Limited

+ Video analytics was used to monitor employees for social distancing and rolled out mobile apps for self-declaration and contact tracing: Vinay Morje, Asst Vice President – Aditya Birla Group, Grasim Industries

+ Focused on contactless working and large paper movement, operations were turned contactless: Arun Attri, Vice President – IT, Wonder Cement Limited

+ Stabilization of the system, implementation of AR and certification programs helped to train the employees which is a key factor in manufacturing: Vishad Rahangdale, CIO, Electrotherm India