Episode 2: Manufacturing 5.0: Embracing Cloud, IT-OT, and AI Transformation

In this insightful conversation, Mr. Sonam Mallik shares his perspective on how Manufacturing 5.0 is reshaping the industrial landscape through digital transformation. Drawing from his deep experience in manufacturing technology, he explains how enterprises can integrate IT and OT systems, optimize operations, and leverage AI for predictive and prescriptive insights.

Key Insights:

• The evolution of ERP systems and the four foundational layers, hardware, OS, database, and applications

• Managing on-prem vs. cloud infrastructure for Indian manufacturing enterprises

• IT-OT convergence and its impact on operational visibility and decision-making

• Using AI and analytics for improved MTBF, MTTR, and cost optimization

• The role of VPNs and secure tunnels in enabling safe, remote connectivity

• How manufacturing organizations can build specialized teams for end-to-end digital management

  
  

This episode unpacks how modern manufacturing is transitioning from automation to intelligence, where data, connectivity, and cloud-led insights drive productivity and resilience.