Quick fire 10-minute case studies followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A session
Track & Trace
Kiran Pande, Global Head of Analytics Programmes, British American Tobacco
Kiran details how he implemented the track & trace project which attaches a tag to every pack of cigarettes they produce and tracks them through the supply chain.
- Understanding how data & analytics can improve supply chain efficiency
- Dealing with a sudden explosion in the volume of supply chain data
- Implementing machine learning to monitor performance in factories
Sludge Strategy Simulation Model
Natalie Jakomis, Head of Data, Welsh Water
An explanation and demonstration of Welsh Water’s sludge treatment process simulation for each of their Sludge Treatment Centres to review and assess current and future sludge strategies, test disaster recovery scenarios, evaluate average cost to serve and optimise the sludge treatment process.
- Overcoming current data challenges and understanding how to create structure around how data is held and collected in the future
- Simulation benefits and value-add identification that has enabled the business to explore efficiency and costs savings
- Planned future developments to enable further benefits
Saving time at General Electric
Huseyin Seker, Director of Enterprise & Engagement and Reader in Computer Science, University of Northumbria
Huseyin details how he helped GE save 1000 hours of manpower.
- Understanding your data
- Identifying what you want out of your data
- Understanding and employing the best process to solve problems using data