Scaling and ROI of Generative AI/ Digital initiatives for Smart Factory
Gen AI is transforming factories into intelligent systems where data drives better decisions and improves both performance and sustainability.
Author: Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan is a visionary digital transformation leader and pioneering AI evangelist with 20+ years of global experience driving enterprise innovation. As Global Head of Digital Innovation at Apollo Tyres Ltd, he leads AI-first strategies advancing Industry 4.0/5.0 excellence through Generative AI, Agentic AI, IIoT, AR/VR, Digital Twins, and AI TRiSM. He serves on national and global bodies including CII, WEF, IFCCI, and AIM Leaders Council, and is an Industry 4.0 Gold Mentor (T-Hub). Recognized by ET CIO 100, e-GOV 40 CIOs, and FICCI Factory of the Future, he has earned top innovation awards such as Excellence in New Age Tech (2025), Open Innovation Leader (2023), and AI Service Leader (Forrester, 2019) for his award-winning digital platforms and AI-driven initiatives.