IDMA Today 2024 - Day 2

04 3 MAY 2024 Parantez Media Parantez Publishing and Congress Ltd. Gökevler Mah. 2312 Sok. No:16/37 Ginza Corner Plaza, Esenyurt / İstanbul - TURKEY T. +90 212 347 31 64 F. +90 212 212 02 04 All copyrights belong to Parantez Publishing. © May not be used without permission. Responsibility of the ads belongs to the advertisers On Behalf of Parantez Publishing and Congress Ltd., Owner M. Ali Kalkan Responsible Manager Namık Kemal Parlak Editors Cemalettin Kanaş Mustafa Yağmurlu Art Director and Visual Design Ercan Yavuz Corporate Communication Erkan Yazıcı DMA Istanbul, the vibrant hub of the milling industry, played host to a sig- nificant summit. The Grain and Pulses Processing Technologies, Storage, and Analysis Systems Association (TABADER), bringing together stakeholders from the Turk- ish milling industry, organized the 5th Interna- tional TABADER Summit at the IDMA Expo. Tak- ing place in Hall 3 on the inaugural day of the expo, the summit centered on innovation, tech- nology, and the future of the milling industry. The inaugural panel of the summit was the ‘New Technologies’ session, moderated by Namik Kemal Parlak, Editor-in-Chief of Miller Magazine. The distinguished panelists of this session, which delved into the latest advance- ments, innovations, and production technolo- gies within the milling sector, included Fabien Varagnac, an esteemed independent milling sector consultant; Mr. Igor Sviridenko, President of the Russian Union of Flour Mills and Cereal Plants; Assoc. Prof. Necla Küçükçolak, Deputy General Manager of the Turkish Commodity Exchange (TMEX); and Onur Disanlı, Group Manager of Data Science, Big Data, and IoT at Innova, one of Turkey’s premier IT solutions companies. Offering his insights on the influence of digi- talization and artificial intelligence on the milling industry, Varagnac stated, “Digitalization is im- perative for mill management, whether adopt- ing AI or not.” Despite acknowledging some advancements, the French expert noted the sector’s slower pace in embracing digitalization, providing the following assessment: “While data management is integrated into milling pro- cesses, deeper insights into quality are lacking. AI offers the opportunity to connect all aspects of production for optimal outcomes. Currently, departments prioritize individual KPIs, leading to inefficiencies. AI’s holistic approach could reconcile these conflicts, but implementation is complex, requiring big data integration and en- suring data quality. While production data is ob- jective, assessing wheat and flour parameters poses challenges. Standardization and control are necessary, especially in evaluating baking performance. Early adopters of AI will gain a competitive edge, necessitating staff training in technical expertise and systematization. Resis- tance to change is high, requiring comprehen- sive staff involvement in digitalization efforts. Future mills will be highly connected, utilizing weather forecasts to optimize production and resource use, reducing waste and costs while fostering innovation. This vision supports the role of millers in global food supply.” TÜRİB Deputy General Manager Küçükçolak explained the mission of the insti- tution and the role of digitalization in increas- ing transparency and market efficiency in grain trade. Stating that the digital economy is driving innovations that are revolutionizing the finance and agriculture sectors, Küçükçolak said, “For the agricultural market, TÜRİB is at the very center of digitalization. By its very nature, stock exchange creates inclusive solutions on a dig- ital infrastructure and provides trade on fair terms. For this reason, the solutions it offers must be adapted to the constantly develop- ing technology and manage a process that feeds and develops itself. TÜRİB uses artifi- Digital revolution transforms flour mills The future of milling was the focus of the 5th International TABADER Summit at IDMA Expo. During the summit, experts offered insights into the transformative im- pact of digitalization and artificial intelligence on the milling industry. Fabien Varag- nac, a prominent consultant in the milling industry, emphasized, “Digitalization is imperative for mill management, whether adopting AI or not” I cial intelligence technologies effectively in the field of market monitoring and supervision. In particular, it is implementing an artificial intelli- gence-supported supervision system devel- oped using domestic resources to detect and prevent market distorting actions.” Disanlı, the Group Manager of Data Sci- ence, Big Data, and IoT at Innova, highlighted that the swift advancement and widespread integration of digital technologies have funda- mentally altered the landscape of the business world. He emphasized, “In the food industry, where conventional business practices are still prevalent, the adoption of innovative technol- ogies such as artificial intelligence, digitaliza- tion, and big data analysis offers companies a significant competitive edge and bolsters their standing within the sector. To attain suc- cess through these technologies, it is crucial to accurately define your objectives, precisely determine your requirements, and then select the technological solutions that are deemed most effective. Without a proper strategy in place, there is always a risk of falling short of expected outcomes. Hence, I strongly recom- mend seeking consultancy from technology firms like Innova, renowned for their expertise, adept at accurately discerning your needs, and capable of implementing the most suit- able solutions in a customized manner.” Evolving trends in Russian flour industry peaking at the grain summit at IDMA, Igor Sviridenko, President of the Rus- sian Union of Flour Mills and Grain Enterprises, provided information on the current state of the Russian flour industry. He said that there are about 280 large-scale flour mills in Russia, with a production capacity of 13.5 million tons. Stating that they have become the world’s 4th largest flour exporter by increas- ing flour exports in recent years, Sviridenko announced that they expect to export 1.2 million tons of flour in 2024. Noting that the Russian flour industry is undergoing a modernization process, Sviridenko said, “There is a trend towards the construc- tion of large-scale plants in Russia. Additionally, the growth in exports has stimulated the construction and modernization of facilities in regions with the most convenient logistics – near sea and river ports. The increased profitability resulting from the im- plementation of the Federal State Automated Traceability System for Grain and Grain Products, export development, and the availability of relatively inexpensive raw ma- terials also encourages the re-equipment of long-established enterprises.” S