Watch the replay of Sepasoft’s ProveIT! Showcase (ICC 2025) with Mark French and Doug Brandl, where they break down why the biggest barrier to AI in manufacturing isn’t the model—it’s the data.

You’ll see how an MES-driven approach creates the trusted AI/BI foundation needed for reliable analytics and AI-ready decision-making, because AI doesn’t fix bad data; it amplifies it. In the session, the team walks through the demo architecture and data flow, showing how Batch Procedure supports batch control and digital workflows, and how SepaIQ Plus enables real-time insights with analytics, machine learning, and LLM integration.

The demo itself was built in three weeks, including backfilling 3,000 historical work orders, training a prediction model, and integrating an AI chat experience in Ignition.

About the Speakers

Mark French, Director of Design Consultation
Mark French leads Sepasoft’s Design Consultation Department, overseeing a team of sales engineers responsible for delivering in-depth technical product demonstrations and providing strategic guidance to ensure successful MES implementations. His team plays a critical role in aligning MES capabilities with customer requirements, particularly for complex deployments and enterprise rollouts. As a former systems integrator, Mark brings over a decade of experience deploying SCADA, control, and MES systems across various industries using Sepasoft and Inductive Automation platforms.

Doug Brandl, MES Solutions Engineer
Doug Brandl is an MES Solutions Engineer at Sepasoft, where he translates real-world manufacturing challenges into clear, industry-specific examples that demonstrate the practical value of Sepasoft software. He also contributes to the evolution of Sepasoft’s platform through strategic solution development that informs long-term product direction. Before his current role, Doug spent nearly a decade at BR&L Consulting, delivering critical data-driven automation solutions that improved operational efficiency across pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and material manufacturing. His work included full FDA validation, MES evaluations, and the design of complex inventory systems using technologies such as Ignition by Inductive Automation.