From Data to Decisions: Elevating Predictive Maintenance to the Boardroom By Fabrice Brion - CEO & Founder of the I-care Group
Woensdag 26 maart - 11u30 – 12u15
In North-West Europe, predictive maintenance has already become a reality for many industrial companies. Approximately 15-20% have fully implemented or are in the process of implementing predictive maintenance technologies, with their current challenge being to maximize the added value, secure board-level buy-in, and ensure continuous investment in further rollouts. Meanwhile, an additional 60-65% are running pilots or planning their implementation strategies.
In a European context characterized by high wage and energy costs, companies cannot afford to fall behind in adopting these technologies. Predictive maintenance is no longer just about preventing unplanned downtime—it has become a strategic tool for optimizing resources, reducing operational costs, and driving sustainability.
For boardrooms, predictive maintenance represents more than just operational efficiency. It aligns directly with strategic goals such as profitability, sustainability, and risk management. Predictive technologies enable measurable reductions in energy consumption and emissions, contributing to ESG objectives, while simultaneously cutting unplanned downtime costs. Moreover, the ability to leverage data for real-time decision-making provides a competitive edge, helping businesses remain resilient in volatile markets.
Drawing on almost two decades of experience in predictive maintenance, Fabrice Brion discusses how businesses can stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0. He shares insights into:
- The digitalization strategies plant management should prioritize.
- Why predictive maintenance is the cornerstone of real-time maintenance efficiency measurement.
- How to secure competitive advantage by becoming a fully engaged adopter of Industry 4.0 techniques.
- The importance of demonstrating the tangible business value of predictive maintenance to gain ongoing support from decision-makers at the top.
Join this BEMAS masterclass at eF Maintenance to explore how data-driven maintenance strategies can elevate operational excellence, deliver financial results, and align maintenance practices with board-level objectives.
About the speaker:
Fabrice Brion is the co-founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of I-care Group, a global leader in machine health and predictive maintenance specializing in AI and data-driven solutions for predicting industrial failures. Fabrice Brion holds a Master of Engineering in Electromechanical Engineering from Haute Ecole Roi Baudouin and a Master’s Degree in Innovative Management from Faculté Polytechnique de Mons. His career in predictive maintenance began with his thesis on “Predictive maintenance through vibration analysis”. After working 4 years as a Reliability Engineer, he founded the company in 2004 with his partner Arnaud Stiévenart. In 20 years I-care has grown significantly to a company that employs over 800 people across 17 countries serving customers in more than 55 countries. In 2020 I-Care won the EY Company of the Year award .