{"id":61612,"date":"2025-12-02T13:14:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/?p=61612"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:19:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:19:33","slug":"reflecting-on-imr-members-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/en_us\/reflecting-on-imr-members-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflecting on IMR Members Day 2025: Insights, Innovation &#038; Real Conversations About the Future of Manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"751\">Target Integration was delighted to attend <a href=\"https:\/\/imr.ie\/event\/industry-members-network-event-november-2025\/\"><strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"560\">IMR Members Day 2025<\/strong><\/a> at the Irish Manufacturing Research Centre in Mullingar &#8211; a standout event that brought together Ireland\u2019s leading voices in manufacturing, technology, ERP, AI, and digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"986\">With a full day of networking, panel discussions, industry demos, and practical insights, this year\u2019s Members Day offered an honest and grounded look at the digital challenges and opportunities shaping Ireland\u2019s manufacturing sector.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1354\">One of the highlights for us was seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rohitthakral?miniProfileUrn=urn%253Ali%253Afs_miniProfile%253AACoAAABX4SoBfsxs-fTNwBLQD4Rd1kOA-IeiXxA&amp;skipRedirect=true&amp;miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAABX4SoBfsxs-fTNwBLQD4Rd1kOA-IeiXxA\"><strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1480\">Rohit Thakral<\/strong><\/a>, CEO of Target Integration, take the stage alongside industry leaders for the panel discussion <em data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1181\">\u201cERP: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.\u201d<\/em> Throughout the day, Rohit also contributed to several important conversations on AI, vertical integration, and digital readiness &#8211; all now available on our YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1354\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-61558\" src=\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2025\/11\/IMR-Members-Day-3-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMR-Members-Day-3-scaled.png 2048w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMR-Members-Day-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMR-Members-Day-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMR-Members-Day-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMR-Members-Day-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMR-Members-Day-3-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMR-Members-Day-3-1920x1080.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1419\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1419\"><strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1419\">Panel Session: ERP \u2013 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1459\">The main stage panel brought together:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1632\">\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1502\">\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1502\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rohitthakral?miniProfileUrn=urn%253Ali%253Afs_miniProfile%253AACoAAABX4SoBfsxs-fTNwBLQD4Rd1kOA-IeiXxA&amp;skipRedirect=true&amp;miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAABX4SoBfsxs-fTNwBLQD4Rd1kOA-IeiXxA\"><strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1480\">Rohit Thakral<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/en_ie\/\">Target Integration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1528\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1528\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/noel-carr\/\"><strong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1518\">Noel Carr<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/diomac-business-solutions\/\">DIOMAC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1571\">\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1571\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/saoirse-colgan-7b97a326\/\"><strong data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1549\">Saoirse Colgan<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/enterprise-ireland\/posts\/?feedView=all\">Enterprise Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1603\">\n<p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1603\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eoin-ryan-b5657448\/\"><strong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1587\">Eoin Ryan<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/the-galtee-group\/\">Galtee Group<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1632\">\n<p data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1632\">Moderated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nick-rowe-934a8043\/\"><strong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1632\">Nick Rowe<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/irish-manufacturing-research\/posts\/?feedView=all\">IMR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1819\">Across the session, the panelists shared frank, experience-driven reflections on digital transformation &#8211; cutting through buzzwords and focusing on what genuinely drives success onsite.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3002\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3082\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3082\"><strong data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3082\">Video 1: The Missing Link in Manufacturing &#8211; ERP &amp; Vertical Integration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\"><iframe title=\"IMR Members Day | Why SMEs Struggle With Industry 4.0: Rohit Thakral Explains the Real Gap\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lNvGJDNn0Qo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3244\">In his discussion on Smart Industry Readiness, Rohit addressed one of the major digital bottlenecks:<br data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3187\" \/><strong data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3244\">the gap between shop-floor equipment and ERP systems.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3432\">He explored why SMEs struggle with connecting machines, sensors, weighing scales, and hardware systems, even though large enterprises (SAP, Siemens, etc.) have mastered this integration.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3464\"><strong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3464\">Key points from Rohit:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3895\">\n<li data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3548\">\n<p data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3548\">Vertical integration is consistently ranked lowest in IMR maturity assessments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3618\">\n<p data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3618\">SMEs find hardware-to-ERP integrations costly and overly complex.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3705\">\n<p data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3705\">There is still <strong data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3676\">no universal plug-and-play connector<\/strong> for shop-floor automation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3784\">\n<p data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"3784\">Businesses need to build internal capability \u2014 not rely solely on vendors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3895\">\n<p data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3895\">His \u201ccars and forklifts\u201d analogy highlighted that companies must <em data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3868\">learn to drive<\/em> their own digital systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"3983\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4053\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4053\"><strong data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4053\">Video 2: Real-World Digital Transformation &#8211; Beyond the Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\"><iframe title=\"IMR Members Day | Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: AI, Planning &amp; Time-to-Value\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x9ZsxAbTDYM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4165\">This panel extended the conversation beyond technology into <strong data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4164\">culture, people, planning, and value creation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4167\" data-end=\"4291\">The speakers shared practical stories of what works &#8211; and what doesn\u2019t &#8211; when implementing digital systems in manufacturing.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1851\"><strong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1851\">Key messages included:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1912\"><strong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1910\">\ud83d\udfe6 Rohit Thakral &#8211; \u201cTechnology is the easy part.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2063\">Rohit emphasised that digital transformation doesn&#8217;t begin with software, but with <strong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2040\">process alignment, planning, and clarity<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\" \/>His core message:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2130\">\n<p data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2130\"><em data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2130\">\u201cThe bill comes first, then the process, then the technology.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2223\">Without structure, preparation, and ownership, even the best ERP systems will underperform.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2287\"><strong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2285\">\ud83d\udfe9 Noel Carr &#8211; \u201cCommit fully and resource properly.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2476\">Noel highlighted the importance of building a plan, sharing it with teams, and sticking to it. Success comes when companies dedicate the right resources and communicate the vision clearly.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2530\"><strong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2528\">\ud83d\udfea Saoirse Colgan &#8211; Focus on time-to-value<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2692\">Saoirse reinforced the need for early wins and focusing on solving the <strong data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2631\">biggest pain points first<\/strong>, enabling faster adoption and better stakeholder engagement.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2749\"><strong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2747\">\ud83d\udfe7 Eoin Ryan &#8211; AI, labour and competitiveness<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2915\">Eoin explained how labour shortages and international competition demand smarter workflows. AI isn\u2019t optional \u2014 it determines whether manufacturers stay competitive.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4679\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4739\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4739\"><strong data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4739\">Video 3: AI for SMEs &#8211; Distraction or Game-Changer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\"><iframe title=\"IMR Members Day | Is AI a Distraction or a Game-Changer for SMEs? Rohit Thakral Breaks It Down\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D3I10tExGMU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4811\">In this conversation, Rohit addressed a question many SMEs are asking:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4813\" data-end=\"4845\"><strong data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4843\">\u201cIs AI a distraction?\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4888\">His answer: <strong data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4888\">No &#8211; AI is an opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"4912\"><strong data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4912\">Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"5216\">\n<li data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"4993\">\n<p data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4993\">AI can generate code, optimise configuration, and accelerate implementation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5072\">\n<p data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5072\">But it needs strong foundations: logic, process clarity, and quality data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5073\" data-end=\"5143\">\n<p data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5143\">AI doesn\u2019t remove the need for digital ownership \u2014 it enhances it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5144\" data-end=\"5216\">\n<p data-start=\"5146\" data-end=\"5216\">Poor data makes AI a distraction; good data makes it transformational.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5218\" data-end=\"5350\">He also reflected on IMR\u2019s own rapid digital evolution, driven largely by AI\u2019s increasing role in automation and system development.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5428\" data-end=\"5431\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5504\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5504\"><strong data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5504\">A Fantastic Day of Networking, Collaboration &amp; Industry Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5586\">Beyond the discussions on stage, IMR Members Day was a brilliant opportunity to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5588\" data-end=\"5943\">\u2714 Connect with manufacturing leaders across Ireland<br data-start=\"5639\" data-end=\"5642\" \/>\u2714 Discuss shared challenges around ERP, AI, automation and workforce readiness<br data-start=\"5720\" data-end=\"5723\" \/>\u2714 Learn from digital maturity assessments and real factory case studies<br data-start=\"5794\" data-end=\"5797\" \/>\u2714 Strengthen the relationship between Target Integration and IMR<br data-start=\"5861\" data-end=\"5864\" \/>\u2714 Showcase how digital adoption is evolving across SMEs and large enterprises<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5945\" data-end=\"6088\">The conversations were honest, practical, and future-focused \u2014 exactly what the sector needs as it navigates increasing pressure to digitalise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6090\" data-end=\"6236\">We\u2019re proud to have contributed, and grateful to IMR for creating a collaborative space where real operational challenges can be addressed openly.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"responsive-embed widescreen\"><iframe title=\"IMR Members Day | This is IMR\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TiqQ10AuvGM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6238\" data-end=\"6241\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6243\" data-end=\"6263\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"6243\" data-end=\"6263\"><strong data-start=\"6246\" data-end=\"6263\">Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6265\" data-end=\"6363\">Target Integration remains committed to helping organisations accelerate digital adoption through:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6365\" data-end=\"6530\">\n<li data-start=\"6365\" data-end=\"6393\">\n<p data-start=\"6367\" data-end=\"6393\">ERP &amp; CRM implementation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6394\" data-end=\"6418\">\n<p data-start=\"6396\" data-end=\"6418\">AI-driven automation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6419\" data-end=\"6437\">\n<p data-start=\"6421\" data-end=\"6437\">Data readiness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6438\" data-end=\"6467\">\n<p data-start=\"6440\" data-end=\"6467\">Digital maturity roadmaps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6495\">\n<p data-start=\"6470\" data-end=\"6495\">Industry 4.0 enablement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6496\" data-end=\"6530\">\n<p data-start=\"6498\" data-end=\"6530\">Training and change management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6532\" data-end=\"6702\">Events like IMR Members Day highlight how important it is for businesses not only to implement tools \u2014 but to build the capability and confidence to use them effectively.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6704\" data-end=\"6797\">We look forward to continuing this work with IMR and Ireland\u2019s wider manufacturing community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6704\" data-end=\"6797\"><a href=\"https:\/\/targetintegration.com\/en_ie\/contact-us\/\">Reach out to us today!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Target Integration was delighted to attend IMR Members Day 2025 at the Irish Manufacturing Research Centre in Mullingar &#8211; 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