Enduring Success: Strategies for Manufacturers to Utilize Data and Navigate through Volatility
Get ready for an insightful webinar on July 31, 2025, titled "How Manufacturers Can Leverage Data to Lead Through Uncertainty," sponsored by West Monroe and Databricks. This 60-minute event, scheduled for 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 9:00 AM PT / 5:00 PM GMT, aims to explore the power of data, AI, and automation in driving resilience, agility, and growth in manufacturing operations[1].
Randal Kenworthy, a Senior Partner at West Monroe and a recognized thought leader in digital transformation, will be one of the speakers. Randal brings over 20 years of experience to the table, having previously led Cognizant's IoT and Engineering practice[2]. He is passionate about applying IoT strategies to enhance product engineering, smart buildings, and supply chains, with the ultimate goal of improving profitability and customer experience.
Shiv Trisal, Global Manufacturing - Transportation and Energy GTM at Databricks, will also be a key contributor. Shiv is responsible for worldwide adoption of Databricks in the mentioned sectors and has a proven track record of leading diverse teams and delivering game-changing data & AI-led innovation[3].
Doug MacWilliams, Director of Technology at West Monroe, will work alongside clients to build a modern data vision that enables business objectives. Doug is a Certified MVP Databricks Champion and the Databricks discipline practice lead[4].
The event encourages manufacturers to make faster, smarter decisions using available data, strategic investment, building flexible supply chains, and enhancing productivity to drive innovation[1]. It emphasizes that disruption is the new normal in manufacturing, and resilient manufacturers turn uncertainty into opportunity by using automation, AI, and machine learning[5].
Randal has helped a Fortune 50 company accelerate product launch by four months while boosting R&D efficiency by 30%[6]. His partner, Doug, has a proven track record of helping clients build innovative modern data platforms, create valuable data assets, and reduce operational costs[7].
Participants who have already registered can log in here. For full agenda and registration details, you may want to check West Monroe's official events page closer to the date[1]. Don't miss this opportunity to discover practical approaches for transforming manufacturing via modern data tools.
[1] Source: West Monroe Events Page [2] Source: Randal Kenworthy's Profile [3] Source: Shiv Trisal's Profile [4] Source: Doug MacWilliams' Profile [5] Source: Event Summary [6] Source: Randal's Achievements [7] Source: Doug's Achievements
In the webinar on July 31, 2025, representatives from both West Monroe and Databricks, such as Randal Kenworthy, a Senior Partner in the manufacturing industry, and Shiv Trisal, Global Manufacturing - Transportation and Energy GTM at Databricks, will discuss the role of data, AI, and automation in financing resilient manufacturing businesses. Doug MacWilliams, Director of Technology at West Monroe, will also provide insights on building modern data platforms to aid business objectives.
