Keynote : From Data to Decisions: Elevating Predictive Maintenance to the Boardroom
Predictive maintenance has already become a reality for many industrial companies. Approximately 15-20% have fully implemented or are in the process of implementing predictive maintenance technologies, with their current challenge being to maximize the added value, secure board-level buy-in, and ensure continuous investment in further rollouts. Meanwhile, an additional 60-65% are running pilots or planning their implementation strategies.
In a European context characterized by high wage and energy costs, companies cannot afford to fall behind in adopting these technologies. Predictive maintenance is no longer just about preventing unplanned downtime—it has become a strategic tool for optimizing resources, reducing operational costs, and driving sustainability.
For boardrooms, predictive maintenance represents more than just operational efficiency. It aligns directly with strategic goals such as profitability, sustainability, and risk management. Predictive technologies enable measurable reductions in energy consumption and emissions, contributing to ESG objectives, while simultaneously cutting unplanned downtime costs. Moreover, the ability to leverage data for real-time decision-making provides a competitive edge, helping businesses remain resilient in volatile markets. Drawing on almost two decades of experience in predictive maintenance, Fabrice Brion discusses how businesses can stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0.
Presentation content
- How to secure competitive advantage: The digitalization strategies plant management should prioritize.
- Reducing operational costs
- Optimizing resources while remaining resilient in volatile markets
- Driving sustainability by reducing energy consumption and emissions
- Why predictive maintenance is the cornerstone of Operational Efficiency and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- How to demonstrate the tangible business value of predictive maintenance to gain ongoing support from decision-makers at the top.
About the speaker
Fabrice Brion is the co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of I-care Group, a global leader in machine health and predictive maintenance specializing in AI and data-driven solutions for predicting industrial failures. His career in predictive maintenance began with his thesis on "Predictive maintenance through vibration analysis". After working 4 years as a Reliability Engineer, he founded the company in 2004 with his partner Arnaud Stiévenart. In 20 years I-care has grown significantly to a company that employs over 800 people across 17 countries serving customers in more than 55 countries. In 2020 I-Care won the EY Company of the Year award . Fabrice Brion is also a Board Member of BEMAS (Belgian Maintenance Association) and Pôle MecaTech.
Practical information
Language: English- Location: Conferencehall 1 in Hall 2 at the Maintenance Fair
- Time: Wednesday 26/3 at 11h30 until 12h15
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