On the shopfloor of AI-driven factories 

How AI is transforming the modern factory? 

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Can AI really spot risks faster than any sensor? How far are we from the autonomous supply chain?  In this episode of the AI at Scale podcast, Mike Labhart, North America Global Supply Chain Director for Smart Operations & Data Analytics of Schneider Electric, walks us through the most valuable AI use cases in manufacturing and what’s next in smart factories. 

Starting from safety, through quality, maintenance and energy, Mike reveals what scaled industrial AI truly looks like. He takes us inside smart Schneider Electric factories, recognized as lighthouses by World Economic Forum and ranked number 1 in the Gartner top 25 Supply Chain, to share the most exciting AI use cases on the shopfloor. 

What you will learn from this conversation : 

• How AI detects safety risks earlier than traditional sensors, from smoke to missing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• How deep‑learning and image recognition improves quality and helps to identify ergonomics risks across dozens of sites
• How machine learning prevents costly downtime thanks to predictive maintenance
• Why clean, consistent data naming is key to scaling AI across factories
• What agentic AI means for the future of manufacturing
• Why autonomous supply chains are within reach now. 

Get a unique chance to hear directly from a seasoned smart factory leader on what it means to build AI that powers the next generation of factories. 

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The first Schneider Electric podcast dedicated only to artificial intelligence is available on all streaming platforms. The AI at Scale podcast invites AI practitioners and AI experts to share their experiences, insights, and AI success stories. Through casual conversations, the show provides answers to questions such as: How do I implement AI successfully and sustainably? How do I make a real impact with AI? The AI at Scale podcast features real AI solutions and innovations and offers a sneak peek into the future.