DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

and repetitive tasks that allow them to focus on more qualitative ones . “ However , it ’ s really important that we quickly generate value so that customers recognize that we are providing a better solution than they had before ,” Biller clarifies . Thus , AI could solve three of IBM ’ s clients ’ problems : value creation , problem solving and workforce optimization . An example he provides is the visual inspection process of LCD screen manufacturers ; a tiring and difficult task when performed for long stretches of time . Biller states that AI could do the same job cheaper , faster and more accurately . 36

EXECUTIVE PROFILE :

Title : VP Offering Management and Chief Innovation Officer Company : IBM Corporation

Industry : Information Technology & Serivces Location : New York

Stephan Biller has 20 + years of digital manufacturing , IoT , supply chain and analytics experience . Across many industries , he has been inventing , developing , delivering , profitably commercialising innovation and executing digital and cultural transformations . He has a passion for keeping US manufacturing competitive and innovative and has testified before U . S . House of Representative committees . He was named as one of the 30 visionaries for digital manufacturing by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering . He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University , an MBA from University of Michigan and an electrical engineering degree from RWTH Aachen , Germany .

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