February 18, 2025
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
As AI continues to reshape industries worldwide, its impact on the food and beverage sector is enormous. With 77% of companies already using or in the process of implementing AI, this game-changing technology is driving growth, efficiency and modernization at an unprecedented pace.
Join us on February 18th for an exclusive live webinar, hosted in collaboration with Microsoft, to explore how AI is transforming food and beverage operations. Discover how industry leaders are leveraging AI to accelerate data analysis, optimize supply chains and automate critical business functions like inventory management, quality control and demand forecasting.
Key Topics Covered in This Webinar
- Experience AI in Action: See how companies are achieving rapid ROI by applying AI in production and operational workflows.
- Master Operational Excellence: Leverage automation to eliminate manual tasks and accelerate decision-making.
- Chart Your Path Forward: Actionable strategies to modernize processes, overcome labor shortages and achieve scalable growth.
Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today to gain exclusive insights, industry benchmarks and practical steps to harness AI as your accelerator for growth in 2025 and beyond!
Speakers
Benny Dor
Technical Product Management, Analysis & Architecture
Leader -- Food & Beverage, Aptean
Benny Dor is the Food & Beverage Leader for Technical Product Management, Analysis & Architecture at Aptean, with over 15 years of experience in Food & Beverage ERP systems. Throughout his career, he has taken on various roles, including implementation, process improvements, sales and R&D. His deep expertise and broad skill set have positioned him as a leader in the industry. Benny's commitment to innovation continues to drive advancements in ERP solutions tailored to the unique needs of the food and beverage sector.
Chad Merck
Data & AI Specialist,
Microsoft
Chad Merck is a Data & AI Specialist at Microsoft, where he has spent the past three years empowering strategic Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to develop data-centric solutions enriched with advanced AI capabilities. Chad has collaborated with several of Microsoft’s premier ISVs, including the FY23 and FY24 Partners of the Year, leveraging the full potential of the Azure AI ecosystem to drive innovation and success. Chad is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia and a seasoned member of the technology community with experience at Google and Cisco.
Moderator
Dave Fusaro | Editor in Chief | Food Processing
Dave has been editor in chief of Food Processing since 2003. Before that, he was editor in chief of Dairy Foods and managing editor of Prepared Foods, so he’s been covering the food and beverage industry for 30 years and has visited dozens, maybe 100 or more, food and beverage plants
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