The Edge-to-Cloud Factory

Transforming Legacy into Leadership

Strategic insights from industry experts on scaling smart manufacturing initiatives from pilot to production.

10-minute read
C-Level Executives
Manufacturing
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Expert Panel Insights

Based on the IIoT World Manufacturing Events panel session, May 2025

Ritwika Ghosh

Ritwika Ghosh

Senior Product Manager

InfluxData

>Prasad Tarapure

Prasad Tarapure

Manager

John Deere

Pugal Janakiraman

Pugal Janakiraman

Global Manufacturing CTO

Snowflake

Hamish Mackenzie

Hamish Mackenzie

Advisory Board Member

IIoT World

Section 1

The Shift Beyond Operational Efficiency

From Pilots to Production: Why Edge-to-Cloud Needs Strategic Commitment

The smart manufacturing conversation has long been dominated by isolated pilot projects and proof-of-concept experiments. But what's often missing is the strategic intent and leadership required to scale these initiatives beyond the testbed.
Edge-to-cloud synchronization isn't just a technical upgrade; it's a strategic move that demands clarity on objectives, stakeholder alignment, and a vision that connects digital transformation to business outcomes.

Why It Matters Now

Many manufacturers today are stuck in perpetual experimentation. What separates the leaders is their ability to move from experiments to enterprise-wide implementations by aligning tech investments with outcomes that matter to production and finance.

Strategic Implementation Focus Areas

Clear Objectives

Define measurable business outcomes

Stakeholder Alignment

Executive leadership and team buy-in

Production Impact

Better throughput, quality, lower cost per unit

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Legacy Equipment Integration

Data Volume Management

AI-Powered Visualization

Vendor Selection Framework

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