Microsoft Events delivers actionable insights on Kraft Heinz’s manufacturing optimization, showcasing how Oliver Genscher, Alkesh Ladva, and Patrick Nestor harness AI and Azure technologies for scalable, autonomous digital transformation.

Optimizing Manufacturing at Kraft Heinz with AI, Azure Arc, and Microsoft Foundry

Microsoft Ignite 2025 features a customer-led session detailing Kraft Heinz’s journey through digital and AI transformation in manufacturing.

Key Topics Covered:

• The role of a digital core and digital twin technology in providing real-time operational guidance.
• Partnership with Microsoft beginning in 2023 to drive cross-functional AI innovation.
• Adoption of Azure Arc and Microsoft Foundry to scale AI capabilities across industrial environments.
• The digital twin maturity model and evolution toward autonomous manufacturing systems.
• Genuine autonomous material handling enabled by advanced AI and digital operations.
• Implementation of Connected Worker systems for operational digitization.
• Integration of 42 years of ketchup-making expertise using Copilot and digital solutions.

Actionable Insights:

• How to initiate a transformation roadmap leveraging Microsoft AI apps and agents.
• Scaling digital twin concepts to build intelligent manufacturing frameworks.
• Strategies for envisioning and achieving a self-driven, autonomous supply chain.

Session Resources:

• Microsoft Ignite 2025 session plans
• Microsoft Ignite On-Demand

Speakers:

• Oliver Genscher
• Alkesh Ladva
• Patrick Nestor

Session Chapters:

• Focus on Kraft Heinz transforming manufacturing with AI
• Overview of Kraft Heinz global operations
• Digital twin innovation and partnerships with Microsoft
• Transition to intelligent, autonomous manufacturing
• Digitizing operational expertise with Copilot & Microsoft platforms