MPD Q, A & I podcast
MPD Q, A & I podcast
Podcast Description
The MPD Q, A & I podcast series, part of the Manufacturing Performance Days, dives deep into the role of AI in creating new digital business models, advancing technologies, and leading sustainable transformation. Through candid conversations with leading professionals at the forefront of AI transformation, the series offers listeners first-hand insights into the future of AI-powered manufacturing.
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The podcast focuses on the intersection of AI and manufacturing, covering themes such as digital business models, sustainable transformation, and innovative technologies. Episodes include discussions like AI’s influence on business models, overcoming challenges in AI adoption, and real-world success stories, such as an AI quality system developed by VTT that saved significant resources.

The MPD Q, A & I podcast series, part of the Manufacturing Performance Days, dives deep into the role of AI in creating new digital business models, advancing technologies, and leading sustainable transformation. Through candid conversations with leading professionals at the forefront of AI transformation, the series offers listeners first-hand insights into the future of AI-powered manufacturing.
Connectivity, confidentiality, and curation – the three pillars of successful AI in manufacturing, where technology strengthens human capability and builds trust in data-driven decision-making.
In this episode of MPD Q, A & I, Samppa Lahtinen (M-Files) and Iiro Alhonmäki (Valio) discuss how AI empowers people, enhances quality, and integrates information across systems to create smarter, safer, and more collaborative industrial environments.
They share how focusing on real business challenges – rather than hype – unlocks the true potential of AI in manufacturing.
Guests:
Samppa Lahtinen, Senior Manager, Industry Solutions, M-Files
Iiro Alhonmäki, IT Service Manager, Valio
Host: Mia Backman, DIMECC

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