Alpen Patel

Facility Manager - Lafayette Engine Center Caterpillar Inc.

CWM Summit Day Two - October 15, 2026

3:45 PM Panel Discussion: Breaking the Barriers to Smart Manufacturing Adoption Through Scalable Data Foundations

Manufacturers continue to struggle with scaling digital transformation beyond isolated pilots. Despite strong interest in AI, connected worker tools, and smart factory initiatives, most plants remain constrained by legacy systems, fragmented data, limited resources, and a lack of strategic alignment. This session brings together leaders who are confronting these barriers head on. Led by CESMII CEO John Dyck, the discussion will explore how manufacturers can build interoperable data foundations, reduce cost and complexity, and create the conditions for scalable, repeatable transformation across the enterprise.

• Identify the real constraints that prevent manufacturers from moving beyond pilots and into scalable smart manufacturing

• Build a unified data foundation that reduces complexity and enables repeatable use cases across plants

• Understand how AI strategies fail without addressing data silos, legacy systems, and technical debt

• Equip frontline teams with the tools, skills, and support needed to adopt digital and AI driven workflows

• Align corporate, plant, and functional priorities to create the strategic intent and funding required for transformation

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