Why digital transformation fails on the factory floor — and what makes it stick

Join us on April 21 at 4:00 PM EDT to uncover how Fortune 500 leaders identify execution gaps and make decisions that turn strategy into results.

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The Challenge

About the webinar

April 21 at 4:00 PM EDT

This webinar focuses on the practical side of digital transformation — the decisions that shape outcomes long before ROI is visible.

Drawing from real-world experience across global manufacturing operations, we will explore why many initiatives fail to scale and what separates successful implementations from stalled ones.

What you'll walk away with

Why most digital initiatives break down after go-live — not before
‍Understand the implementation reality gap that separates pilots from enterprise-wide results.‍
How to build a data strategy that drives outcomes — not just dashboards
Avoid the "collect everything" trap with a focused, objective-first approach that's proven to cut downtime by 30%.‍
Culture red flags that predict failure before it happens
Plus workforce amplification strategies from global Fortune 500 operations that actually worked.‍
The decisions that determine whether your investment delivers ROI
A practical framework for making transformation stick — from pilot to enterprise scale.

Meet the speakers

Yuri Pylypenko

CEO at OLSOM

With over 20 years in manufacturing IT and MES systems, he leads the development of a composable smart manufacturing platform that helps manufacturers automate, monitor, and manage operations across all levels of the factory — bringing a practical perspective on execution, from system design to shop-floor adoption.

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Ashwini Balasubramanian

Vice President, R&D at 3M

A global R&D leader for 3M's Transportation and Energy business and having formerly driven motorcycle development strategy at Harley-Davidson, she brings firsthand insight into where digital transformation breaks down — drawing on deep experience in AI-driven product development, global team leadership, and operational execution across complex manufacturing environments.

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Enrique Herrera

Industry Principal, Manufacturing at Zebra Technologies

Industry 4.0 expert with a strong track record of launching plants, products, and innovative solutions in the automotive sector. As moderator, he will lead the discussion in a practical way, keeping it grounded in what actually works on the shop floor.

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