This week we, together with RTS’s Doug Holtke, explore how manufacturers can achieve operational excellence by leveraging manufacturing execution systems (MES), real-time visibility, and AI. Doug shares insights on improving quality, efficiency, and decision making on the shop floor, common challenges, and how RTS supports companies with holistic operational strategies.
Douglas Holtke has B.S. in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and over 30 years of manufacturing experience in engineering, operations, and solution consulting. He is an expert in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) an automation integration. He has delivered dozens of solutions in diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, consumer products, oil and gas, chemical, and life sciences. He specializes in bridging the gap between technology and business needs, enabling smarter production workflows and continuous improvement with a proven track record of helping organizations streamline operations and drive efficiency.
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
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