Feb 2022 LS Meeting: Automation--The Future is Now (Online)

Automation – The Future is Now

Opportunities to leverage automation in today’s manufacturing & project environment

Jan Shumate and Bryan Shackelford

Location: Virtual – Microsoft Teams

Monday, February 21, 2022

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Abstract

Learn how the latest technology innovations are being applied to improve how projects are executed and manufacturing operations are performed and maintained. These innovations include:

• Mobile Devices
• Digital Identification & Tracking (RFID/NFC)
• Drones
• Robots
• Corporate System Integration
• Virtual Reality
• Automated Warehousing

Jan Shumate

Director, Engineering Services & Solutions

Worldwide Engineering & Construction

Jan Shumate is the Director of Worldwide Engineering & Construction Solutions and Corporate Manufacturing Automation Transformation for Eastman Chemical Company. Jan leads the initiative for automating Eastman’s corporate manufacturing sites and has strategic oversight for the innovative SEIGA (Seamless EPCOM Integrated Global Access)  digital innovation team. These teams utilize breakthrough technology and leverage system integration to provide superior Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Maintenance solutions while rapidly accelerating implementation and adoption of new technologies, automated operations, and automated services in alignment with Eastman’s corporate specialty materials strategy.

Ms. Shumate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Bryan Shackelford

Innovation Rep., Engineering Services & Solutions

Worldwide Engineering & Construction

Bryan Shackelford is an Innovation Representative for Worldwide Engineering & Construction Services and Solutions for Eastman Chemical Company. Bryan coordinates innovative Engineering and Construction Enabling Technology Team projects as well as corporate manufacturing automation initiatives. These areas utilize breakthrough technology and leverage system integration to provide superior EPCOM solutions in alignment with Eastman’s corporate specialty chemical materials strategy.

Mr. Shackelford was born in Kokomo IN and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from East Tennessee State University, and an Associates Degree in Chemistry from the Northeast State Technical College.