Soma Venkat

Soma Venkat

Senior Vice President, Chief Information Technology & AI Officer Cooper Standard

Exchange Day 1

9:05 AM Keynote Panel: From Strategy to Shop Floor, Aligning Tech Investments with Business Impact

Digital transformation in manufacturing is no longer an IT project; it’s a business growth imperative. As leaders face pressure to optimize labor, prioritize investments, and deliver measurable outcomes, aligning connected worker technologies with enterprise goals is critical. This panel brings together executive perspectives on deploying digital tools to drive operational efficiency, workforce agility, and long-term value creation.

    In this session, you’ll learn how to:

    • Align connected worker initiatives with transformation goals for faster decisions and better resource utilization
    • Use real-time labor performance data to reduce downtime and boost productivity
    • Connect strategic planning with execution through integrated tools that track progress, manage dependencies and adapt to shifting priorities
    • Empower frontline workers with actionable data—turning machine insights, quality metrics, and compliance indicators into proactive problem-solving 

    Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Soma.

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