The world pandemic has brought on new requirements for the process industry. Although plant operations have evolved using well integrated and applied Operations Technology (OT) such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), there is new emphasis on safe operation from both the equipment and human factors point of view. This session focuses on answering the questions: "Have you prepared operations to meet the 'New Normal'? Have you selected the right automation technology and service provider to help you with your 'Digitization Journey'?"
Further advances in technology is becoming available that will move these process operations from "Automated" to "Autonomous". This move presents the opportunity to further advance safe operations while improving the overall business value creation. Furthermore, autonomous operations could solve the growing issue of finding qualified personnel to run these facilities 24/7. With Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven autonomous systems making both normal and abnormal decisions, the burden can be removed from humans.
Who should attend? Process industry owner-operators that are looking to advance their overall operations efficiency and effectiveness while improving safe operations. This session will include speakers with real-world experience in utilizing advanced Operation Technology (OT) with business objectives.