Thorsten Schröer discussed how cognitive computing using IBM Watson IoT can transform shopfloor operations. He explained that most industrial data is currently unused and cognitive technologies can help visualize patterns in this "dark data" to advance analytics. IBM Watson IoT is working on cognitive advisors that can assist with equipment, workers, quality control, supply chain disruptions, and problem resolution. The goal is for cognitive technologies to enhance manufacturing operations through logical steps that create value from IoT data.