Nick LaVigne
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Nick LaVigne, Director of Greenwood Manufacturing Operations, Monti Inc.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Nick LaVigne, Director of Greenwood Manufacturing Operations, Monti Inc.
SOUTHEAST Session: This demonstration showcases how agentic automation streamlines material replacement and inventory management using UiPath Maestro. The flow begins with an MTR (Material Test Report) being received, processed, and linked to its corresponding purchase order (PO). Upon identifying a defective material, the system transitions to a Maestro-driven workflow where an intelligent agent analyzes the issue, reviews inventory, and finds suitable substitute materials. The agent then recommends replacements based on availability and need. A human operator reviews and refines these recommendations—such as adjusting shipping quantities—and approves an automatically drafted email prepared by the remediation agent for the customer and requisition team. The demo concludes by highlighting how this automation fits into a larger source-to-pay and manufacturing management process, improving speed, accuracy, and end-to-end efficiency.
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Kelvin Byrd, Dean, School of Advanced Manufacturing & Transportation Technology, Greenville Technical College
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Michelle Leon, Operations Manager, Levil Technology
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Errol Burrell, National Product Manager, Matsuura USA
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Len Reo, President, AttivoERP
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Patrick Ives, Head of Operations, PRYM
Speaker at SOUTHEAST: Jordan Walker, Sr Applications Engineer, Hawk Ridge Systems
SOUTHEAST Session:
SOUTHEAST Session: As global manufacturing enters the next wave of industrial transformation, the convergence of digital threads and IoT is reshaping the way products are designed, built, and maintained. A digital thread creates a seamless flow of data across the product lifecycle — from design and engineering to production and aftermarket service. When paired with IoT-enabled smart factories, this integration unlocks unprecedented operational visibility, agility, and intelligence. This session explores how manufacturers are leveraging IoT to create connected ecosystems that power predictive maintenance, real-time quality control, autonomous operations, and closed-loop decision-making. We will discuss practical frameworks for implementing digital threads and highlight ROI-driven success stories from discrete and process manufacturing.