Warren Davison
Warren led the 8-press operation that ultimately bought Comalco’s 8-press Extrusion operations, creating Capral. He was a member of Alcan’s global operations audit team assessing European, Japanese, and Canadian press operations.
As Divisional Managing Director of Boral’s Construction Related Businesses, he was responsible for global Capital Projects, Procurement, and Risk Management.
He oversaw over $2.5Bn of capital projects and was involved in many feasibility studies and post implementation reviews. In 2018 he started Argyle Advisory, a boutique consultancy offering strategic reviews, business improvement, and M&A assessments.
Warren currently serves as Chairman of AAEC 2025
Case Studies of Manufacturing Automation and Critical Success Factors
Paul C Wong1 and Warren R Davison2
1Applied Robotics Pty Ltd, 15 Egerton St, Silverwater, NSW 2128, Australia
2Argyle Advisory Pty Ltd, 65 O’Connell St, North Parramatta, NSW 2151, Australia
Abstract. This paper explores key processes from scoping and business case development through to project delivery. It discusses creating a sustainable competitive advantage and the culture required to be successful. It examines options of green field and brown field solutions and the full range from proven existing solutions to innovative first mover solutions. In particular, the balance between risk and return on a project and how to maximise success. The role of senior management will be discussed from concept to delivery and common failures.
Several specific case studies will be discussed and the lessons presented with specific learnings that apply to most capital projects and specifically to those with high levels of automation. Applied Robotics have installed over 650 robotic solutions covering around 60% of their projects with the balance through non robotic automation applications.
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Warren Davison
Tuesday 15th July
8.45 am
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Wednesday 16th July
8.30 am
Case Studies of Manufacturing Automation and Critical Success Factors