Webinar on the Digital Transformation Journey of CPG Enterprises

Enterprises across the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry are undergoing significant digital transformation, with a strong focus on automating factory operations. Digitising operations brings benefits such as improved efficiency, enhanced automation, and increased uptime for manufacturers. However, many CPG companies face challenges including siloed systems, legacy assets, proprietary technologies, and disparate networks that slow down the pace of transformation.

Advanced network infrastructure, integrated plant management solutions, and reliable connectivity are critical to enabling seamless communication and data flow across factory operations. These technologies help unify disparate systems, improve operational visibility, and support proactive maintenance to maximise overall equipment effectiveness and productivity.

The mission of this webinar was to share industry experiences in digitising factory operations, highlight emerging connectivity and automation solutions, and discussed the path forward for smart manufacturing in the CPG sector.

The panel addressed the following topics:

• What is the current level of digital maturity among CPG enterprises?
• What are the key challenges faced in automating and connecting factory operations?
• How can connected plants transform the CPG industry, and what are the primary benefits?
• What strategies can minimize uncertainties and risks when building a connected plant infrastructure?
• How can innovative connectivity and automation solutions improve equipment efficiency and asset digitisation in CPG manufacturing?

Panel included:

• Hepil Doshi, Assistant Vice-President, Digital Transformation, Bikaji Food
• Vishal Jain, Head IT Infra and Security, Delmonte Foods
• ⁠Dhaval Mankad, Vice President – Information Technology, Vadilal Industries Limited
• Mayur Jain – Digital Automation Consultant, Belden
• Dharmendra Tomar – Business Development Director India & SAARC, Belden