Winning Buy-In for Life Sciences Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management - with Shreyas Becker of Sanofi
Jul 4, 2024
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Shreyas Becker from Sanofi discusses strategies for digital transformation in life sciences manufacturing, focusing on gaining executive support and aligning AI projects with business goals. He emphasizes stakeholder alignment, ROI challenges, and the shift towards optimizing inputs in AI for excellence.
Align AI programs with business goals to secure executive buy-in in life sciences manufacturing.
Define ROI metrics by focusing on AI as a system of action to optimize processes.
Deep dives
Strategies for Winning Executive Buy-In in AI Adoption Initiatives
In the podcast, Shreyas Becker discusses strategies for winning executive buy-in for AI adoption in life sciences organizations, particularly focusing on manufacturing. He emphasizes the importance of aligning AI programs with business stakeholders' objectives to prioritize high-impact initiatives. By customizing AI solutions to address specific business needs, such as productivity improvements or quality enhancement, organizations can secure executive support effectively. Instead of pitching ideas, Shreyas highlights the significance of proposing solutions that align with stakeholders' goals, fostering an agreement-based approach to drive digital transformation.
Measuring ROI in AI Implementation
Shreyas delves into the concept of measuring ROI in AI implementation, distinguishing between systems of record and systems of action. He explains that AI predominantly functions as a system of action, focusing on optimizing processes and inputs to achieve desired outcomes. By clearly defining the actions that AI initiatives aim to drive, such as enhancing productivity or streamlining supply chain operations, organizations can establish meaningful ROI metrics aligned with specific business objectives. Shreyas underscores the importance of tailoring ROI analysis to the intended actions facilitated by AI solutions.
Paradigm Shift in AI Towards Process Optimization
The podcast explores the evolution of AI toward process optimization by shifting from outcome-focused strategies to input-focused approaches. Shreyas highlights a paradigm shift in AI development, where organizations prioritize optimizing inputs to enhance process efficiency and achieve desired outcomes. He envisions a future where AI solutions guide users on optimizing inputs to improve processes, akin to coaching individuals in honing specific skills rather than solely focusing on winning competitions. This transformative shift underscores the importance of understanding and refining processes for sustainable AI-driven advancements.
Today’s guest is Shreyas Becker, Head of AI & Data Products, Manufacturing & Supply at Sanofi. Shreyas returns to the Emerj podcast platform to talk about best strategies for driving digital transformation in life sciences organizations. Throughout the episode, he offers cogent and tested advice through the lens of manufacturing workflows for the ends of managing up and winning executive buy-in for systems and initiatives where the road to ROI can be opaque. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
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