Across industries, the pace of disruption is accelerating. Industry 5.0 is here, and volatility is the new normal.
The Challenge
Industry Impact: 67% of executives report that traditional optimization methods fail under volatile conditions
Hidden Costs: Manufacturers lose an average of $4.5M annually from undetected operational drift
Reality Check: Unplanned downtime is rarely the root problem — it’s often a symptom of deeper systemic issues.
The Opportunity
How can AI /ML not only prevent disruptions, but also:
1) Drive greater workforce participation
2) Sustain improved uptime
3) Enhance safety and resilience
This webinar tackles those questions, blending systems thinking, first principles, and digital integration into a practical roadmap for resilient operations.
► Irene Legiec, PhD., CEO of IALS Consulting
• 30+ Years Experience the Chemical Manufacturing and Renewable Energy sectors, proven Engineering and Operations Leader
► Aaron Parr, CEO of InRoot.io
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with $10M+ in Averted Critical Losses through Collaborative Problem Solving Techniques
► Jim de Vries, Exec MBB, CSCP, SCR&R Founder of Enhance International Group
• With 40 years of Experience, Jim brings insights into Operations, Supply Chain, Process Improvement and Technology Solutions.
What You’ll Gain
1. Understand the concept of Optimal Ops
2. Recognize the limits of traditional optimization
3. Apply systems thinking and first principles
4. Explore digital integration pathways
5. Evaluate practical case studies
AGENDA
1. Introduction to the Optimal Ops series
2. The Problem Statement: Why modeling to an average is suboptimal
3. Optimal Ops Core Concepts
4. Case Studies
5. Transition to AI Digital – The Future of Optimal Ops
