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MICHAEL LOGGINS
TITLE : GLOBAL VICE PRESIDENT OF IT INDUSTRY : INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION LOCATION : USA
to focus on a career in technology . Each SMC production facility works to ensure the integrity of the best , most inventive designs , and to supply these products to customers with a focus on quality , lead time and cost control . The supply network includes their North American headquarters , production facility and distribution centre in Noblesville , Indiana . SMC ' s global network also includes facilities in South America , Europe , and Asia .
Digital transformation Loggins pointed out the digital transformation at SMC is at different stages of maturity due to its vast global presence and highlighted how they are using Industry 4.0 to overcome

EXECUTIVE BIO

Mike Loggins is the Global Vice President of IT at SMC . He is responsible for planning the future of IT as well as the implementation and maintenance of current systems . Loggins works to create a culture of innovation in SMC ’ s cyber-physical systems and networks . He is known for his community oriented and proactive approach to both IT and leadership and has set the standard for “ awesome ” at SMC . Under his leadership , SMC has moved IT standardisations to a global scale , as Loggins pushes his teams to model the values of inclusion , growth , support , and diversity . He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council .