2017 Sustainability Overview | Prysmian Group

INVESTING INTO EXCELLENCE PRYSMIAN GROUP 2017 SUSTAINABILITY OVERVIEW Prysmian Group commenced in 2017 the launch of its first Factory 4.0 pilot project at the optical cable plant in Calais, France. The project, called "Fast Track", represents a step forward in the implementation of the Group's "Fast Forward Operations" programme, aimed at creating smarter establishmentsby leveraging the integration of digital skills and people's know-how. The "Fast Track" project will be realised thanks to the collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, 3D Experience Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management solutions. The partnership with Dassault Systèmes allows Prysmian to leverage the best applications in the sector created for the use of IoT technologies at the forefront of production processes and for the analysis of Big Data. The launch of the pilot project in Calais will allow the Group to develop more extensive planswith the aimof progressively installing Factory 4.0 solutions in all of its 82 plants worldwide. The "Fast Track" approach ensures full traceability of production activities and materials used, better management of events that could jeopardise production processes, and provides in real time all the relevant information needed to identify causes and possible solutions. The "Fast Track" approach ensures full traceability of production activities and materials used, along with better management. MOVING FAST TOWARDS INDUSTRY 4.0