For The Robot Industry Podcast, edition #95, I have a chat with Alan Taliaferro.

Alan is a Partner leading the Smart Factory initiative in Canada. The Smart Factory consists of both Smart Warehouse and Smart Factory visit experiences. He also leads the Logistics and Distribution practice in Canada with over 20 years of experience in supply chain strategy, network design, facility design and implementation, transportation, and corporate transformations in various industries and countries.

He is experienced in automation business case development, distribution center design and implementation, and distribution network strategy.

Alan is a recognized guest speaker at important supply chain conferences across North America related to smart warehousing, supply chain strategy, logistics and distribution, and transportation.

ALAN Welcome to the podcast, thanks for joining us!

I read recently that Deloitte Canada opened The Smart Factory @ Montreal, a first-of-its-kind facility showcasing an interconnected ecosystem of more than 20 cutting-edge solutions and technologies and intent on transforming manufacturing and warehousing through digital transformation.

Alan, Why have you created this, and I understand Canada is not alone?

What are the expected outcomes?

You have a full staff complement? The Smart Factory

It’s not a showroom, it is a use-case centered facility, correct?

Lets talk tech. What kinds of technology are you showing?

You mentioned to me that Smart factory well suited to Canadian companies, can you elaborate?

Alan to give some examples of a fruit distributor packing and repacking, others

Who are some of your sponsors in this facility?

What about educational partnerships?

What were some of the surprises that you ran into on the execution. You mentioned the server room and cybersecurity, which is a huge challenge to every factory in the world.

I understand that you have had some initial success in the Smart Factory (80 visits)

Who are you attracting?

I know that you just got started, What does the future look like for The Smart Factory?

How can other companies get involved with Deloitte Canada The Smart Factory?

How can people get in touch with you?

Thanks for participating. How can people get a hold of you?

To find out more about Deloitte's Smart Factory or you would like to reach out Alain Taliaferro, here is his LinkedIn profile.

Enjoy the podcast. Thanks for subscribing, thanks for listening.

Regards,

Jim

Jim Beretta

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