Chicago, Feb 29, 2024 — Birlasoft hosted an exclusive CXO Roundtable at The Drake Hotel, where senior executives from leading U.S. manufacturing enterprises joined the dialogue, enriched by insights from ISG as a keynote speaker, to explore the future of manufacturing.
Navigating the BANI World
The dialogue was framed around the realities of operating in a BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible) environment—where manufacturers must adapt quickly to disruption, embrace innovation, and rethink traditional models of efficiency.
Key discussion areas included:
- Transitioning from siloed operations to connected, people-centric factories
- Delivering real-time visibility and collaboration across complex supply chains
- Driving measurable value through GenAI-driven use cases in manufacturing
Perspectives from Leaders and Analysts
The session featured a mix of practitioner and analyst perspectives:
Advait Waghmare
Sr. Vice President & Head Industry Solutions, Birlasoft
Advait Waghmare, Sr. Vice President & Head, Industry Solutions, Birlasoft, shared practical pathways for accelerating digital transformation in industrial enterprises.
John Lytle
Director, Industrial Manufacturing Lead
John Lytle, Director & Industrial Manufacturing Lead, ISG, brought an external analyst view on how manufacturers worldwide are approaching transformation and adopting GenAI at scale.
A Forum for Collaboration and Co-Innovation
The intimate, invite-only setting encouraged candid exchanges among participants, enabling CXOs to benchmark strategies, share real-world experiences, and explore how digital and AI-led solutions can help build resilient, future-ready operations.
By hosting this roundtable and engaging external experts such as ISG, Birlasoft reinforced its commitment to co-innovation and ecosystem collaboration—helping manufacturing leaders shape the next chapter of intelligent, sustainable, and adaptive manufacturing.