Join us for a deep dive into the future of manufacturing. Listen as Helenio Gilabert of Schneider Electric reveals how AI, automation, and digital twins are converging to move us closer to the fully autonomous factory of tomorrow. Explore the impact of predictive analytics, edge computing, and robotics on real-time decision-making and competitive advantage.

Q&A

1:19

Q1

What do you use generative AI for the most? And then how often do you use it?

4:01

Q2

Let's just talk about your title, Global head of offer creation and industrial Automation, Services, talk to us about what that encompasses and what's involved there.

5:29

Q3

Tell us about Schneider Electric.

7:10

Q4

So when you look at manufacturing outside of AI, what is going on as most exciting to you?

9:24

Q5

We’re looking at AI, automation, digital twins, just in time manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing. Are you seeing these new business models converging similarly?

10:24

Q6

Let me ask you about fusion energy. Is that more hype or is that real?

11:12

Q7

Will there really be these lights out autonomous operations where resources go in one door and finished product out the back and no humans in the building?

13:38

Q8

What are the dependencies that you see that are kind of still missing from this lights out manufacturing environment that people like to fantasize about?

14:53

Q9

When it comes to manufacturing, are there kind of these new emerging strategic technology stacks that are going to help companies get there faster?

16:21

Q10

How can this combination of AI and automation and digital twins all be using converged together to help predict and prevent these kinds of disruptions?

19:09:20 - 00:19:21:20

Q11

Where do you see AI being able to contribute up and down that stack?

22:12

Q12

When you think about all the decisions that a factory requires of humans today, What percentage of those decisions can be better operated or conducted by AI?

23:08

Q13

What kind of time frame are you seeing, those kinds of things actually being done in factories?

24:09

Q14

So let's talk about AI and innovation. Where do you see AI being able to supercharge innovation in companies?

26:32

Q15

Are you seeing that actually being done or is it just being fantasized about?

27:21

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What are the problems that are still left unsolved in manufacturing?

29:45

Q17

How do you see AI helping with those extended, advanced ecosystems that support manufacturing?

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Join futurist Hanna Lakkala as she shares powerful insights on why Finland is the world’s happiest country—and what that means for the future. In this compelling episode, Hanna discusses her return to the North of Finland after spending years in other Nordic countries and locations around the globe, her work in positive psychology, and what the world can learn from Finland’s social cohesion, trust, and resilience. Drawing from global experiences, she explores how happiness can be nurtured—even in a future shaped by AI, automation, robotics, and disinformation. You won’t want to miss a warm, thoughtful, and eye-opening conversation.

Q&A

2:37

Q1

So, Hanna, you're also, in addition to all those other things. You're a positive psychology coach. Tell us about that.

7:39

Q2

Tell us about your journey to becoming a futurist.

10:16

Q3

What brought you back from your journey to the northern part of Finland? Tell us about that.

11:15

Q4

So we'll be talking a lot about happiness today, as part of this series, what makes you happy?

12:11

Q5

So what role does saunas play in making Finland the happiest country in the world?

12:54

Q6

What makes Finns in general, ranked so high? Do you believe the ranking? And Number two, why do you think they score so high each year?

14:45

Q7

Does that say something more about Finnish psychology or the benefits of Generous social services?

18:26

Q8

What were some of the decisions that Finnish society had to think about, plan for, and decide on early on that led to this ranking?

21:15

Q9

Is there a way to export and teach the skills, mechanisms, and systems that the Nordic nations have been created to score high on these reports?

23:00

Q10

What are the big challenges that Finland faces?

26:59

Q11

Will the future of automation and AI disrupt or enhance the positive qualities of Finns? Will Finns be able to survive and support happiness through that?

29:51

Q12

How can we manage, control, and diminish those things? I think that's what we're going to end up doing. Hanna, what do you think?

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This episode dives into the synergistic world of IoT, AI, autonomous systems, and digital twins – exploring how they create a manufacturing environment that's not just connected, it's practically alive and capable of optimizing itself in real-time. We'll explore the "how" and "why" behind this transformation, and what it means for the future of manufacturing.

Q&A

1:48

Q1

Have you ever seen a technology that emerges so fast and has such a huge impact on the world?

4:10

Q2

How do all of these technologies work together? Is the goal, in fact, to create a real time self-optimizing manufacturing environment?

6:41

Q3

You mentioned wanting to move to real-time proactive remediation. What did you mean by that?

9:05

Q4

You had brought up the notion of a digital physical loop, a continuous feedback system. Talk to us about what you mean there and what's the benefit there.

11:39

Q5

What role do digital twins play in that real-time decision-making?

13:40

Q6

So how does the integration of these technologies enhance things like quality control and defect detection?

16:57

Q7

All of this makes me wonder what role is there left for humans in this process? Is there a role of humans in the middle of these manufacturing processes?

19:49

Q8

We might become over-reliant on AI. And there's vulnerabilities built into AI. So talk to me about where you see the risk potential.

23:16

Q9

How might the idea of a manufacturing plant change when it can all be digitized, AI driven and automated? How will the nature of manufacturing change?

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What happens when the world’s happiest country is also home to very forward-thinking AI strategists? In this episode, we sit with Timo Savolainen to explore the intersection of national well-being, technological transformation, and future vision.

Finland was recently named the happiest country in the world, for the eighth consecutive year. We dig into the choices and cultural traits that have made this possible, and whether Finland’s happiness can be taught and exported.

We deeply dive into AI and its rapidly growing role in reshaping Finnish society. Timo introduces us to the concept of Artificial Capable Intelligence (ACI), outlines how AI will disrupt work, education, and governance in the next 4–5 years, and shares a powerful vision for how Finland can lead the EU in AI adoption by 2030.

Q&A

1:39

Q1

Tell us about your background and how you became involved in AI?

4:40

Q2

So let's talk about that. You have a surfboard behind you. What makes you happy?

8:25

Q3

What role do saunas play in your happiness?

9:47

Q4

Do you consider yourself an optimist or a pessimist when it comes to the future?

11:00

Q5

For eight straight years, Finland has been the number one, the happiest country in the world. Why Do you think that is, Timo?

14:07

Q6

What kinds of decisions did the Finnish people make this century that led to eight Straight years of happiness?

16:02

Q7

I wonder how many decades you've been in the top ten. It might have been a lot longer than that. I don't know, but is this exportable?

18:10

Q8

What qualities help Finland be happy now, but will also help it succeed in the future? What qualities do you think you can carry forward into the future?

20:08

Q9

Now, I'm not familiar with Artificial Capable Intelligence, explain that to me.

24:45

Q10

In what way do you anticipate Finnish society being impacted?

27:55

Q11

Now, let me ask you, when you look at AI now and you look at what has traditionally made the Finns such a happy people, do you see AI making you even happier?

30:36

Q12

Why do you think that's important and what does that consist of?

33:25

Q13

In 2025 this year, AI agents will be the most influential force impacting Finnish society and working life in the short term. Why do you think this year is so pivotal?

37:04

Q14

How can you have all those social programs and all that care and all that government support and still be competitive?

38:36

Q15

How are you going to integrate AI into that and still maintain your happiness? What kind of guardrails are you going to use?

42:04

Q16

How do you see being able to use AI to help address some of those and maintain that happiness ranking?

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This podcast explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the manufacturing industry. From fully autonomous factories to predictive maintenance and mass customization, experts discuss the convergence of AI, automation, and digital twins, examining the challenges, opportunities, and strategic implications for business leaders. Will AI reshape global manufacturing hubs and drive entirely new business models? Tune in to find out.

Q&A

1:09

Q1

The recent advancements in AI must really impact your area of responsibility. Manufacturing. Tell me about that.

3:12

Q2

With the convergence of AI and automation, how is that going to change the whole manufacturing value chain?

6:06

Q3

With this intense visibility ultimately impact the geographic location of factories? Will that enhance the ability to nearshore it? How will that be impacted?

10:05

Q4

We read about autonomy in the context of vehicles, airplanes, and drones, But in an autonomous factory, what does that future factory look like?

14:07

Q5

What are the many different layers that really need to be there? The foundational layers that will help modernize, at least move toward that autonomous factory?

17:08

Q6

Two other points that are so important to us when we look at optimizing a manufacturing environment are prevention and prediction. Talk to us about that.

19:42

Q7

You will have the ability to simulate, to make these data-driven decisions, and then have an automated environment to act on those. Is that how you see it?

22:42

Q8

What do you see as the increasing role and importance of edge computing?

25:23

Q9

Talk to us about that capability and what it takes to really achieve that dream.

29:08

Q10

Where are there still gaps between that dream and where most companies are, and what kind of innovations are needed to fill those gaps?

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The Reimagining the Future Series, produced by the Future of Business team, helps our clients and partners see the combinatorial effects of science, technology, digital forces, and societal factors that are rapidly shaping our emerging future. The series provides inspiration, strategic ideas, actionable thought leadership, and guidance to better understand the transformational journey and its implications to help business leaders reimagine and position their organizations for the future.

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What can the world learn from the happiest country on Earth? In this uplifting and insightful episode, we sit down with a leading futurist from Finland to explore the nation’s extraordinary journey to becoming the world’s happiest country—for the eighth year in a row. From the magic of saunas to a rock-solid social safety net, from digital innovation to deep trust in institutions, we unpack the Finnish formula for well-being and resilience. Along the way, we talk about the guest’s personal path to becoming a futurist, recent projects at Futures Platform, and why happiness is more than a fleeting feeling—it’s a long-term strategy. Tune in for a timely dose of optimism and practical wisdom, straight from the North.

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In this episode we peer into the future of manufacturing! Join me as we sits down with PLN, Global Head of Smart Mobility and CASE Automotive at TCS, for a crucial discussion on the transformative power of AI, automation, and digital twins. We discuss the convergence of AI, automation, and digital twins, and take a deep dive into the forces reshaping global manufacturing, from the rise of autonomous factories to the ethical implications of AI-driven production.

Q&A

1:56

Q1

The amazingly rapid advancement of AI must be significantly impacting your area of responsibility. Tell us about that.

3:54

Q2

How do you see the convergence of AI and automation and digital twins reshaping the entire manufacturing value chain?

6:35

Q3

How are these transformations going to change the geographic locations of manufacturing? Will this impact the location of where manufacturing is done?

7:44

Q4

Because of the flexibility of these environments, it might allow new kinds of business models, I would imagine. What do you think?

10:15

Q5

Share with us some of that visioning out there. What does the factory the future look like in terms of autonomy in the future?

12:42

Q6

What are the dependencies that we're all waiting for that are still necessary to happen before many factories can advance to where their ambitions are?

14:46

Q7

Talk to us about some of those layers, some of those methodologies, some of those frameworks that you think are necessary to really help a company advance.

18:00

Q8

The mature form of this will be getting into an environment where it's about preventing disruptions in advance. Is that the ultimate goal?

22:35

Q9

You need to be pushing decision making, recognition, analytics, intelligence, pattern recognition out to the edges. Tell me about the role of edge computing.

26:21

Q10

Where do you see the big picture, all of these AI and digital twins and automation. Where is that taking us?

28:41

Q11

How is that going to change traditional management structures in factories?

31:16

Q12

What are the obstacles preventing all of this from taking place right now?

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