EP 5 —IDEMIA’s Hicham Ghriss on Securing Smart Manufacturing Through People-First Digital Transformation

In this episode of Industrial Visionaries, Hicham Ghriss, Digital Factory Director, at IDEMIA, walks ZJ through implementing Industry 4.0 within highly regulated security technology manufacturing. Drawing from computer science foundations and seventeen years of industry experience, Hicham explains how IDEMIA balances innovation with security requirements. 

He also discusses their approach to global standardization, strategies for achieving significant OEE improvements through smart monitoring, and emphasizes why focusing on people and change management drives digital transformation success. Hicham offers valuable perspectives on implementing industrial IoT while maintaining strict compliance standards.

Topics discussed:

• Implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives within highly regulated security manufacturing environments, balancing innovation with compliance requirements.
• Development of standardization strategies that respect local constraints while maintaining global process alignment across manufacturing sites.
• Achievement of significant OEE improvements through smart monitoring and predictive maintenance implementations in secure manufacturing environments.
• Creation of effective shop floor engagement programs that encourage innovation while maintaining security protocols.
• Management of data access and governance in highly regulated manufacturing environments while promoting operational transparency.
• Implementation of edge computing solutions to maintain security while enabling real-time data analysis and visualization.
• Development of technology adoption processes that prioritize value creation and security compliance in manufacturing operations.
• Integration strategies for legacy equipment within modern IoT frameworks while maintaining security standards.
• Building scalable solutions that balance complexity with security requirements across global manufacturing operations.
• Importance of change management and people-first approaches in successful digital transformation initiatives.

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