From line data to AI-driven decisions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe modernisation of the industrial plant does not end with the hardware efficiency of the machine, but requires a fluid connection between the factory floor and the management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The introduction of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) systems allows production lines to communicate directly with ERP platforms and S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) tools, overcoming the historical fragmentation of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A concrete example of this data-driven integration will be presented at the Agrifood Insight Summit by Alberto Spinelli<\/strong> (Logistics and S&OP Manager of Latteria Soresina) and Stefano Rigonat<\/strong> (Delivery Director of Quin), who will illustrate the path taken by the Cremona cooperative to govern demand, production planning and the level of customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy integrating statistical algorithms and Demand Sensing<\/strong> models into its forecasting processes, Latteria Soresina<\/strong> has improved its ability to promptly detect changes in demand and update forecasts in the short term. This has made it possible to reduce order cuts, better manage seasonal peaks and limit overstocking, improving the alignment between demand and operational planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAgrifood: the supply chain and technologies take centre stage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For plant managers, operations directors and quality and food technology managers, the summit is an opportunity to assess the technologies that drive the sector’s competitiveness and discuss the state of the supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Francesco De Carolis<\/strong>, Co-Founder of FoodHub, will focus on the level of digital maturity of agri-food companies, shedding light on the opportunities for the supply chain to evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPietro Mauro<\/strong>, Director of the Fruitimprese Association, in dialogue with Dario Colombo<\/strong> of Tecniche Nuove, will draw attention to the challenges of the supply chain, in terms of digitalisation, competitiveness and operations in and with foreign markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGermano Fogolin<\/strong>, CEO of QGS, and Raffaella Agazzani<\/strong>, Head of Finance and Control at Gruppo Bonifiche Ferraresi, will testify to the value of innovation for the economic and financial management of the supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSimone Zerbinati<\/strong>, President of the IV and V Gamma Group of Unione Italiana Food, will speak in a Talk dedicated to the trends that are transforming the convenience and fresh ready meal sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe “Radici Incontra” round table will see Patrick Gerlich<\/strong> (Bayer Crop Science Italia), Romina Roccasalvo<\/strong> (Next To Business), Marco Polastri<\/strong> (CNH), Elisa Cugini<\/strong> (Confcooperative Agroalimentare e Pesca Emilia-Romagna) and Daniele Piva<\/strong> (Conserve Italia) discuss the synergies between machines, data, logistics, processes and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n