How ADM Builds a Connected Worker Strategy That Turns Ideation into Measurable ROI

Digital workflows and connected worker technologies are reshaping manufacturing operations, but scaling them across complex, global production networks requires more than technology alone. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) is addressing this challenge through a frontline-first strategy, disciplined governance and a clear focus on measurable ROI.

Tara Tolly, Global Director of Operations - Process Optimization and Transformation at ADM, is leading the organization's connected worker journey by shaping its global governance model and digital roadmap. Her work ensures that new technologies move beyond isolated pilots to deliver consistent value across more than 120 manufacturing sites worldwide. By prioritising human reliability, structured decision-making and practical frontline enablement, ADM is avoiding the pitfalls of fragmented digital adoption and building solutions that scale.

In this exclusive interview, you will learn how:

• ADM evaluates and scales connected worker initiatives through a strong governance framework
• A frontline-first digital roadmap supports adoption and long-term operational impact
• Structured decision-making helps move from ideation to measurable ROI
• Digital workflows are improving human reliability and process consistency
• ADM avoids fragmented technology deployment across a diverse global manufacturing footprint
• New technologies are assessed with discipline to ensure practical value, not pilot fatigue