Driving the Future Series | Cloud | Episode 7: The Challenges of Cloud Adoption in Heavy Manufacturing

May 7, 2025

The Reliability Secret

The Challenges of Cloud Adoption in Heavy Manufacturing

Imagine a world where a single millisecond of downtime costs a manufacturing giant millions. For recently retired CIO Eric Goddard, this was the daily reality as he navigated cloud adoption across Forvia’s 250 plants. Discover how they prioritized business continuity over cost, achieving an astounding 99.99% availability through a strategy that puts reliability first. Watch now to learn their secrets!

Welcome to the “Driving the Future” series! At D4M International, we’re diving deep into the realities of industrial innovation. Driving the Future is our new series where industry leaders unpack the big questions shaping manufacturing today. Don’t miss out on these engaging conversations by visiting our YouTube channel today!

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D4M International, part of Jade Global, is an IT consulting company focused on transforming manufacturing and operations for optimal performance with SAP and DELMIA.

We have expertise to help our clients assess, deploy, and maintain key solutions, driving productivity that impacts the bottom line.

Leaders in Automotive, with expertise in other industries with advanced manufacturing, we operate in North and South America as well as Europe, enabling us to support our clients globally.