Miller Magazine Issue: 116 August 2019

52 MILLER / AUGUST 2019 Syed Ashraf Vice President Automation and Electrical Engineering Kice Industries “The convergence of IT and OT opens a great opportunity for everyone involved. In our industry, I see the adaptation of Industry 4.0 to be slow due to its cost, but it will happen. The milling industry will have to embrace IoT, or they will be left behind. Regulatory compliance, recall procedures, food security, and innovations will force them to stay current. Plant optimization, cost competitiveness, and productivity gains are the benefits of a digital plant.” The milling industry will have to embrace IoT, or they will be left behind