IFS 2016 Customer Forum to urge firms to add business value by embracing emerging technologies

Bob Gill will be the lead presenter at an evening knowledge share hosted by IFS on 24 May 2016 from 6:30 pm onwards at the Cinnamon Grand, Atrium Lobby followed by cocktails. 

In a presentation titled “Fourth Industrial Revolution; technologies for the next generation”, Bob will be delving into key technologies such as the internet of things, big data and analytics, machine learning, cloud computing, augmented reality and 3D printing, which are some of the new technologies transforming the fields of manufacturing and supply chain. These changes are now collectively associated with the term “the fourth industrial revolution” and “digital transformation”. His presentation will not only give a detailed explanation of these new technologies but also present real-life case studies of leading-edge manufacturers across the world that have reaped the benefits of digital transformation. 

Bob Gill is responsible for managing ARC Advisory Group’s business operations and market research activities in Southeast Asia. ARC provides technology research and consulting services to clients comprising the world’s leading industrial automation and software suppliers as well as end-users from sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, pulp and paper and food and beverage.   

He joined ARC Advisory Group in 2014 after a decade-long career in industrial technology media, most recently as Editor-in-Chief at Singapore’s Contineo Media, where he had editorial management responsibility for the Control Engineering Asia, Asia Food Journal, PharmaAsia, Logistics Insight Asia, and Payload Asia titles while also concurrently being Editor of Control Engineering Asia. 

As a qualified engineer with 15 years experience in automation, manufacturing and logistics, his career has also included stints at companies such as British Aerospace, GEC, and the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech). 

Headquartered in Boston, USA, and with offices around the world, ARC Advisory Group provides technology research and consulting services for industrial companies. ARC’s coverage of trends and technology encompasses enterprise systems, product and asset lifecycle management, operations and supply chain management, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and process and discrete automation systems. 

ARC analysts and consultants have the industry knowledge and experience to help clients find the best answers to the complex business issues facing organizations today. These clients include both suppliers and end users of advanced technology, such as ABB, BASF, BP, DuPont, ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical, Eli Lilly, IFS, Nestlé, Oracle, SAP, Saudi Aramco, Siemens, Tata Consultancy Services and Total.  As the Global Industry Director for industrial and high-tech manufacturing,  Antony’s role is to shape and advise on IFS’s industry solutions. Antony also currently heads the global IFS Presales function. Antony has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including work in the manufacturing sector. Prior to joining IFS in 1997, he held Business Analyst positions with Ford Motor Company and AlliedSignal. During this time he implemented ERP applications as well as business process improvements. 

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