Alcon, the global vision-care leader, is revolutionizing its manufacturing processes by harnessing the power of industrial AI and predictive analytics. By partnering with Siemens, Alcon is optimizing machine maintenance, production, and inventory management, reducing reliance on manual data analysis and increasing productivity. The company’s data analytics manager, John Patanian, emphasizes the importance of leveraging data insights to propel industrial process automation capabilities to new heights. With Siemens’ digital industry portfolio, Alcon is able to capture knowledge that exists only in people’s heads and make it more widely available, augmenting the experts and saving them from wasting time looking for data. The implementation of predictive maintenance and AI tools has enabled Alcon to plan and optimize machine maintenance activities, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency. Moreover, the company’s investments in AI and industrial software have led to upskilling and growth opportunities for its employees, allowing them to make data-driven decisions and solve problems more effectively. As Alcon continues to evolve and innovate, its commitment to embracing industrial AI and automation is transforming the way it operates and delivers vision-care products to millions of people worldwide.
Alcon’s Visionary Leap
Alcon makes hundreds of business decisions each day while running manufacturing operations across 17 global manufacturing sites at up to a 24/7 basis.
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