Webinar | November 13, 2024 at 11am - 12pm (ET)

Discover how the digital transformation of manufacturing requires rethinking your Capex priorities, metrics & expectations.

Industry 4.0: Challenges & Opportunities for Capital Allocators in Manufacturing

Autonomous robots, AI, climate technologies, IoT (Internet of things), digital twins, integrated systems … the digital transformation of manufacturing is upon us. Determining where to invest and who it impacts most are critical decisions facing the future of the enterprise. 

Join us in getting critical insights, strategies and practical approaches of specific interest to those in FP&A, operations and IT who have responsibility for capital allocation and project management. Global professional services company, Slalom, will bring its expertise in creating value at the intersection of business, technology and humanity to share how its extensive portfolio of multinational companies are approaching Industry 4.0, and explore what some of the key trends are that will likely shape the business environment in 2025.

We’ll also review how growth-oriented companies are adopting their Capex planning and management strategies to meet the challenges and opportunities that Industry 4.0 present, and share best practices for implementing these approaches.

Key topics will include:

  • Getting beyond the hype and hyperbole of Industry 4.0 and understanding how manufacturing companies are – and should – be pivoting to optimize opportunity and eliminate friction
  • How to factor change management as it relates to individual roles and teams in implementing Industry 4.0 strategies
  • Predictions for 2025: the trends and challenges that will shape capital allocation
  • Best practices for evaluating the costs – on many axis – of Capex investments associated with Industry 4.0 strategies
  • How to put capital allocation best practices into action from a practical perspective

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Guest Speakers

Bill Graca, Director of Global Manufacturing Strategy at Slalom

Bill Graca is Director of Global Manufacturing Strategy at Slalom, a next-generation professional services and business consulting company. As part of Slalom’s Global Industry team, Bill assists senior leaders in manufacturing organizations with formulating their corporate and business-unit strategies, as well as planning and managing strategy implementation. With extensive experience across several industry sectors, he brings a unique cross-category perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing manufacturers.

In a career marked by stops in both industry and consulting, Bill has developed and led digital transformation efforts as both an advisor and practitioner. 

Eric Uhl, Senior Consultant, Capital Projects & Infrastructure at Slalom

Eric Uhl is Senior Management Consultant at Slalom, a next-generation professional services and business consulting company. Eric leads Slalom’s Capital Projects & Infrastructure offering, where he helps asset-intensive organizations worldwide drive business transformation. In addition, Eric leads Slalom’s partnership programs for various capital planning and decision support software solutions. 

Eric’s expertise in capital strategy development, process improvement, change management, and governance enabled through technology has helped Fortune 500 enterprises and governmental bodies optimize their capital and operational expenditures. He is a certified Prosci Change Practitioner and advocates for a comprehensive approach to business transformation, emphasizing the balance between people, processes, and technology for long-term success. Prior to joining Slalom, Eric was an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, and Civil Engineer at RJH Consultants.

Rich Feldman, VP of Marketing at Finario

Rich Feldman is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in executive roles across various industries. Currently, he serves as the Head of Marketing at Finario, where he oversees all marketing efforts for the leading cloud-based FinTech solution catering to large enterprises. In addition to his role at Finario, Rich is a Board Advisor at Western Connecticut State University.

Previously, was Chief Marketing Officer at PrimaHealth Credit,  Managing Partner & Chief Strategy Officer at Doner CX and the SVP, Executive Director of Strategic Marketing at Brann Worldwide.  Rich is the author of Deconstructing Creative Strategy, an adjunct professor of marketing, and frequent contributor to many publications covering the emerging Web3 space.