Bram Van Genabet joins The IT/OT Insider

In this episode of the IT/OT Insider Podcast, David Ariens and Willem are joined by Bram Van Genabet, a digital guru with extensive experience in digital manufacturing. Bram shares his journey in the petrochemical and chocolate industries, highlighting the challenges and successes of digital transformation projects. The conversation focuses on the importance of cooperation between IT and OT teams, the value drivers of digital transformation, and the need for a customer-centric approach. The hosts also announce that Bram will be joining the IT/OT Insider crew to share his experiences and insights.

Takeaways
Digital transformation projects require cooperation between IT and OT teams.
The value drivers of digital transformation include productivity gains, reduction of waste and rework, labor optimization, and energy efficiency.
A customer-centric approach is crucial for successful digital transformation.
Technology push can be a catalyst for change, but value creation should be the ultimate goal.
Cooperation models that blur the boundaries between IT and OT teams lead to better digitalization outcomes.
Sharing experiences and learning from others can improve digital transformation journeys.

Sound Bites
"Today we are, yeah, the three of us, I would say we are really, really happy to announce that Bram will be joining the IT/OT insider crew."
"I believe the IT/OT Insider is a fantastic platform to share experiences and to learn from each other."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebration
02:59 Digital Transformation
06:34 The Long Journey of Digital Transformation
08:45 The Challenges and Successes of the Transformation
11:31 The Importance of Effective IT-OT Cooperation
16:56 The Role of Technology Push in Digital Transformation
21:55 Value-Driven Digital Transformation Strategies
25:33 Cooperation Models in Digital Transformation
31:07 Announcement: Bram Joins the ITOT Insider Crew