Gulshan Kumar
Expert

Gulshan Kumar

Samsung Electronics India

Senior Director, Smart Factory

About the expert

Gulshan Kumar is a global expert in manufacturing digital transformation and Smart Factory implementation, with over 30 years of hands-on experience. He specializes in modernizing production facilities and building highly automated, digital, and intelligent factories powered by advanced technologies.

In his professional work, Gulshan combines deep expertise in operational excellence, industrial automation, and digital solutions, including artificial intelligence, robotics, digital twins, and data analytics.

Key Achievements and Expertise

— Led large-scale automation, AI, and digital transformation projects, delivering 20–50% productivity improvements across electronics manufacturing lines
— Implemented full automation of production processes and intralogistics using industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), AGVs, and AMRs
— Deployed advanced computer vision solutions and intelligent quality control systems
— Designed and implemented digital twin platforms for predictive maintenance
— Introduced MES and SPC systems, increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) up to 90%
— Successfully modernized and launched manufacturing facilities in India, the USA, Russia, and Vietnam

Gulshan Kumar has extensive experience delivering large-scale transformation programs in international manufacturing environments and brings a strong understanding of both strategic and operational aspects of the Smart Factory journey.

Events with the participation of an expert

Webinar: “The Smart Factory Journey”

Webinar: “The Smart Factory Journey”

14.04.2026 online 14.00 CET

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