Smart factory 2.0 The old and the nuanced

Stephen Laaper

Stephen is a Digital Supply Networks leader in Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Strategy & Operations practice. Stephen brings a unique mix of industry, consulting, and technology experience with a broad range of clients across the life sciences, automotive, and consumer products industries.

Brenna Sniderman

Executive Director | Deloitte Services LP

Brenna leads Deloitte’s Center for Integrated Research. Her research focuses on Industry 4.0, advanced technologies, and the intersection of digital and physical technologies in the supply network, operations, strategy, and the broader organization. She works with other thought leaders to deliver insights into the strategic, organizational, and human implications of these technological changes.

Joshua Schoop

Senior Consultant | Deloitte Consulting LLP

Joshua Schoop is a senior consultant in Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Federal practice. He has over a decade of experience with innovation in the public and global development sectors. Josh holds a Ph.D. in international development from Tulane Law School and is based in Washington, DC. 

Mark Cotteleer

Managing Director | Center for Integrated Research

Dr. Mark Cotteleer is the Research Director of the Center for Integrated Research.  He collaboratively works with other thought leaders to deliver insight for Deloitte clients. His  research focuses on the application of advanced technology in pursuit of operational and supply chain improvement.  He is widely-published in top management and academic journals including the Harvard Business Review, Production and Operations Management and others.  Mark  has 25 years of consulting experience.  He has led teams in technology-enabled reengineering, supply chain strategy, business analytics, and process design.  Mark’s experience with clients includes manufacturing, supply chain, business analytics, healthcare, and service industries.