Name: Inspiration session Industry 4.0 in Process Manufacturing
Start: 2026-05-07
End: 2026-05-07

Unlock the true potential of Industry 4.0

Companies are investing heavily in Industry 4.0 technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data with the expectation of achieving transformative results. In reality, many organizations experience only gradual improvements and limited returns on investment.

Over the past three years, we have conducted a research project in collaboration with the University of Antwerp to better understand how companies can generate greater value from their investments in innovative technologies. By studying organizations that are successfully implementing Industry 4.0, we identified ten key strategic transformations that drive impact.

Our research also revealed three major barriers that often prevent companies from realizing these transformations:

a lack of knowledge
the absence of a clear strategy and roadmap
insufficient organizational transformation and governance alignment

This inspirational session focuses on these critical barriers and explores how companies can overcome them to unlock the full value of their technology investments.

What to expect?

An overview of the strategies that enable stronger transformation results from technology investments
Guidance on how to make the right strategic and technological choices
A clear understanding of what a Future of the Factory (FOTF) strategy looks like in practice
Insights into how to translate vision into a feasible and actionable roadmap
Key organizational and governance principles required to ensure effective execution of the strategy

For who?

Operations management seeking to drive innovation and efficiency

Senior IT aiming to align digital strategy with business goals
Cross-functional teams ready to kickstart a company-wide Industry 4.0 program

To maximize impact and foster internal alignment, we strongly recommend companies enroll in pairs: one operations leader and one IT leader.

Format?

Small group (maximum 20 participants)
No competitors (creating safety to share knowledge with other participants)
The sessions will be in English.

Agenda

9.00 : Welcome coffee
9.30 : Session starts
12.00 : Lunch provided by delaware
16.00 : Networking & drinks
Coffee and drinks provided throughout the day

Industry 4.0 strategy 

Demystifying Industry 4.0: Is the fourth (or fifth) industrial revolution here?
Explore the disruptive impact of Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, big data analytics, AI, AR and VR) on chemicals supply chains, operations and business models.
Ten paradigm shifts to consider in your Industry 4.0 transformation.
Give your 4.0 transformation strategic direction: how to make choices and bring focus?

Organizing for Industry 4.0  

Explore the organizational dimensions of Industry 4.0: what is the impact on your leadership, organizational structure and culture, processes, people and ecosystem?