From Operations to Climate Change, Digital Transformation Impacts Everything featuring Microsoft's Çağlayan Arkan

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 3 Aug 2021 · 46m

What this episode covers

Çağlayan Arkan, Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply Chain at Microsoft, discusses how digital transformation is reshaping manufacturing operations, workforce engagement, and sustainability. He cites Microsoft studies and case studies from partners like Ericsson, OtKumpu, and Unilever to illustrate how technologies like digital twins, HoloLens, and IoT enable remote operations, reduce waste, and address the skills gap. Arkan advises leaders to 'think big, start small, go fast' and focus on cultural change rather than just technology adoption.

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Companies: Microsoft, Ericsson, Unilever, OtKumpu, Tetepac
Products: HoloLens

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From Operations to Climate Change, Digital Transformation Impacts Everything featuring Microsoft's Çağlayan Arkan

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