The potential of the Internet of Things in the Manufacturing industry suggests that as machines and processes begin to govern themselves, every step of a...
Author - Jim Wetzel
In Jim’s current role he is responsible for optimizing the existing asset base in GMI Manufacturing Plants. Specifically centered around our strategic operating platforms. This function is responsible for technology retention, standardization and optimization. It was newly formed in June, 2011.
In Jim’s most recent role he was responsible for Manufacturing Execution Systems, Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence, Maintenance Applications, Engineering Tools (Enterprise project and portfolio management, Process Simulation and Sharepoint /Collaboration for the Technical Community), Control and Information Technical Innovation and Next Generation Application Architecture.
In 1993 Jim led the development of General Mills’ MES system. Today it is installed in all of their North American locations and 70% of International. It has driven significant productivity and quality improvements. This system captures more than 50 Million data points a day across the enterprise and delivers many of the KPI’s for GMI Supply Chain as well as core MES functionality.
Jim has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and MBA both from the University of Minnesota. He is also a certified Project manager (PMP)
