How AI is Reshaping the Future of Work at Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is actively integrating AI across its operations to transform its workplace and enhance productivity. The company has implemented several key AI initiatives including: Copilot for employee assistance, with over 10,000 employees participating in "Kuriosity Clinics" for AI training. The company's 'Better Data, Bigger Possibilities' framework has delivered notable successes, including the Pringles Poptopia campaign which achieved a 30% increase in first-party data.
The company is leveraging AI through digital twins for manufacturing optimization, implementing RealWear Navigator 520 for R&D collaboration, and deploying handheld tablet technology in plants for real-time production insights. Kellanova is progressing beyond pilot programs to strategic AI implementation across multiple business functions, focusing on human-technology partnership and employee upskilling to drive innovation.
Kellanova (NYSE: K) sta integrando attivamente l'IA in tutte le sue operazioni per trasformare il luogo di lavoro e aumentare la produttività. L'azienda ha avviato diverse iniziative chiave di IA, tra cui: Copilot per l'assistenza ai dipendenti, con oltre 10.000 dipendenti che partecipano ai "Kuriosity Clinics" per la formazione sull'IA. Il framework aziendale 'Better Data, Bigger Possibilities' ha ottenuto risultati significativi, incluso il successo della campagna Pringles Poptopia che ha registrato un incremento del 30% nei dati di prima parte.
L'azienda sfrutta l'IA attraverso gemelli digitali per ottimizzare la produzione, ha implementato RealWear Navigator 520 per la collaborazione in R&S e utilizza tablet portatili negli stabilimenti per ottenere informazioni in tempo reale sulla produzione. Kellanova sta superando i programmi pilota per adottare un'implementazione strategica dell'IA in diverse funzioni aziendali, concentrandosi sulla partnership uomo-tecnologia e sull'aggiornamento delle competenze dei dipendenti per stimolare l'innovazione.
Kellanova (NYSE: K) está integrando activamente la IA en todas sus operaciones para transformar el lugar de trabajo y mejorar la productividad. La empresa ha implementado varias iniciativas clave de IA, incluyendo: Copilot para asistencia a empleados, con más de 10,000 empleados participando en "Kuriosity Clinics" para capacitación en IA. El marco 'Better Data, Bigger Possibilities' ha logrado éxitos notables, incluyendo la campaña Pringles Poptopia que alcanzó un incremento del 30% en datos de primera mano.
La compañía está aprovechando la IA mediante gemelos digitales para la optimización de la manufactura, implementando RealWear Navigator 520 para la colaboración en I+D y desplegando tecnología de tabletas portátiles en plantas para obtener información en tiempo real sobre la producción. Kellanova está avanzando más allá de los programas piloto hacia una implementación estratégica de IA en múltiples funciones empresariales, enfocándose en la colaboración humano-tecnología y en la capacitación de empleados para impulsar la innovación.
Kellanova(NYSE: K)는 작업장 혁신과 생산성 향상을 위해 AI를 전사적으로 적극 도입하고 있습니다. 회사는 직원 지원을 위한 Copilot을 포함해 여러 핵심 AI 이니셔티브를 실행했으며, 10,000명 이상의 직원이 AI 교육을 위한 "Kuriosity Clinics"에 참여하고 있습니다. 'Better Data, Bigger Possibilities' 프레임워크를 통해 Pringles Poptopia 캠페인에서 1차 데이터 30% 증가라는 눈에 띄는 성과를 거두었습니다.
회사는 제조 최적화를 위한 디지털 트윈을 활용하고, 연구개발 협업을 위해 RealWear Navigator 520을 도입했으며, 생산 현장에서는 실시간 생산 인사이트를 제공하는 휴대용 태블릿 기술을 배치하고 있습니다. Kellanova는 파일럿 프로그램을 넘어 다수의 비즈니스 기능에서 전략적 AI 도입을 진행 중이며, 인간과 기술의 협력 및 직원 역량 강화에 중점을 두어 혁신을 추진하고 있습니다.
Kellanova (NYSE : K) intègre activement l'IA dans l'ensemble de ses opérations pour transformer le lieu de travail et améliorer la productivité. L'entreprise a mis en place plusieurs initiatives clés d'IA, notamment : Copilot pour l'assistance aux employés, avec plus de 10 000 employés participant aux "Kuriosity Clinics" pour la formation à l'IA. Le cadre 'Better Data, Bigger Possibilities' a permis des succès notables, notamment la campagne Pringles Poptopia qui a enregistré une augmentation de 30 % des données de première partie.
L'entreprise exploite l'IA via des jumeaux numériques pour optimiser la fabrication, déploie le RealWear Navigator 520 pour la collaboration en R&D et utilise des tablettes portables dans les usines pour obtenir des informations en temps réel sur la production. Kellanova dépasse les programmes pilotes pour une mise en œuvre stratégique de l'IA dans plusieurs fonctions commerciales, en mettant l'accent sur le partenariat humain-technologie et le développement des compétences des employés afin de stimuler l'innovation.
Kellanova (NYSE: K) integriert aktiv KI in seine Abläufe, um den Arbeitsplatz zu transformieren und die Produktivität zu steigern. Das Unternehmen hat mehrere wichtige KI-Initiativen umgesetzt, darunter Copilot zur Unterstützung der Mitarbeiter, wobei über 10.000 Mitarbeiter an "Kuriosity Clinics" zur KI-Schulung teilnehmen. Das Unternehmenskonzept 'Better Data, Bigger Possibilities' hat bemerkenswerte Erfolge erzielt, darunter die Pringles Poptopia-Kampagne, die eine 30%ige Steigerung der First-Party-Daten erreichte.
Das Unternehmen nutzt KI durch digitale Zwillinge zur Optimierung der Fertigung, setzt den RealWear Navigator 520 für die Zusammenarbeit in Forschung und Entwicklung ein und verwendet handgehaltene Tablet-Technologie in den Werken für Echtzeit-Produktionsdaten. Kellanova geht über Pilotprogramme hinaus und implementiert KI strategisch in mehreren Geschäftsbereichen, mit Fokus auf die Partnerschaft zwischen Mensch und Technologie sowie die Weiterbildung der Mitarbeiter zur Förderung von Innovationen.
- Implementation of AI-powered Copilot system with strong employee adoption (10,000+ participants)
- 30% increase in first-party data through Pringles Poptopia digital initiative
- Successful deployment of digital twins technology for manufacturing optimization
- Strategic implementation of AI across multiple business functions beyond pilot phase
- Integration of real-time data analytics and insights in manufacturing through handheld tablets
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Kellanova's strategic AI implementation yields measurable results including 30% increase in first-party data while building scalable digital infrastructure across operations.
Kellanova is implementing a comprehensive AI strategy that goes beyond superficial technology adoption, focusing on three key areas that demonstrate a mature digital transformation approach.
First, their employee enablement strategy is particularly noteworthy. By democratizing AI access through Microsoft Copilot and hosting "Kuriosity Clinics" that have engaged over 10,000 employees, Kellanova is building broad organizational AI literacy. This approach typically accelerates adoption and reduces resistance to technological change that often plagues large consumer goods companies.
Second, their data foundation work shows sophistication often missing in consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The "Better Data, Bigger Possibilities" framework has delivered concrete results, including a
Third, their operational implementation shows practical applications yielding tangible benefits. Digital twins for production optimization of paper Pringles cans, RealWear Navigator technology for real-time R&D collaboration, and plant-floor tablet systems represent mature implementations rather than theoretical use cases. Their progression "beyond isolated pilots" to strategic implementation "across multiple business functions" indicates a more advanced position on the AI maturity curve than many competitors.
What makes Kellanova's approach distinctive is their balance between experimentation and practical application. Many companies pursue either highly experimental AI projects without clear ROI or cautious implementations that don't meaningfully transform operations. Kellanova appears to be pursuing both innovation and practical application simultaneously, which positions them well to capture value from their digital investments.
Artificial intelligence is already transforming the future of work in profound ways, and it's only accelerating. Kellanova SVP and Chief Digital and Information Officer, Lesley Salmon, shares insights on the company's strategies to prepare its workforce for the AI revolution.
- You're headed into a last-minute meeting, and your phone or laptop serves up critical information before you realize you even need it.
- There is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform where colleagues can connect and quickly access information, no matter where they're located, what language they speak or which device they're using.
- This AI powered platform also recognizes patterns in your workday and builds in time to suggest breaks or head-down time for focus.
At Kellanova, we're seeing glimpses of that reality today. While some companies struggle to determine how to upskill their workforce for the AI revolution, we're capitalizing on the investments we've made and putting our people at the heart of our journey, equipping them with tools that enhance productivity, connectivity and cultivate curiosity. Here are a few examples of how Kellanova is building a future-ready digital workplace with the help of AI – and how you can, too:
Innovation and Experimentation:
We have powered up the friendly AI-powered chat buddy via Copilot for the web. It helps our colleagues in their everyday work to be more creative, enhance their skills, and get things done faster without compromising company security or risking confidentiality. For example, our teams are using Copilot to assist in researching specific topics, ideation and first drafts.
We champion a test-and-learn culture across our organization and host regular "Kuriosity Clinics", giving our colleagues – regardless of title, function or geography – the opportunity to be curious, to explore and to understand the advantages that Generative AI (Gen AI)-powered Copilot can bring. We have had an exceptional response – more than 10,000 people have attended the optional clinics, with lively interaction and many creative ideas.
"It's an exciting time to be in IT and in business as AI, whether it is Gen AI or more recent agentic AI variations, continues to rapidly evolve, bringing new opportunities to unleash our potential for growth be it accelerating speed to market, driving new product development or fostering creativity and innovation," said Kellanova's Global Chief Technology Officer, Ramesh Kollepara.
Better Data, Bigger Possibilities:
Kellanova has been on a digital journey for years, and our approach is paying off. For example, our 'Better Data, Bigger Possibilities' framework is built on the principles of transparency, accountability and collaboration with a goal to ensure colleagues have a comprehensive approach to driving value through data.
Recent wins include:
- Pringles Poptopia – Recognizing the growing demand for personalization in a post-third-party data world, we launched Poptopia to provide a direct-to-consumer, digital experience. Powered by technology, each Pringles can includes a QR code, giving consumers access to personalized, exclusive content. This provides us with an opportunity to engage and better understand our diverse audiences with data. To date, we've seen a 30 percent increase in first-party data and have also streamlined our supply chain operations to ensure production is keeping up with demand.
- Identifying High-Value Audiences – Kellanova is exploring innovative ways and new approaches to consider media targeting strategies. The Kellanova team is using clean room technology that analyzes data by integrating purchase behavior, attitudinal insights and demographic data. This helps enable actionable segmentation that may have the potential to result in sales lifts.
- 'ROOTs' – This is a program focused on establishing strong, scalable and reusable data foundations to enable the transformation of finance, redefining ways of working, leading with insights and driving strategy and execution; not just reporting on it. Reusable data models, and our 'Better Data, Bigger Possibilities' framework, underpin this fantastic initiative and collaboration across Finance and IT.
"Our Bigger Data, Better Possibilities Framework and enterprise-wide 'Kortex' data and analytics technology platform have been central to ensuring Kellanova's IT team is at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, data, analytics and AI strategies that drive value, differentiate our brands, enhance processes and improve consumer and customer experiences," said Loretta Franks, Kellanova's Chief Data and Analytics Officer.
Improving Workplace Productivity:
The promise of technology is to improve people's lives by making them more productive and efficient, ultimately unlocking human potential. Kellanova's IT team has been working with our commercial and supply chain teams to deploy predictive analytics via digital twins to streamline operations. Specifically, we have:
- Used digital twins to test, adjust and optimize new technology in a virtual environment before launching large-scale manufacturing of our paper Pringles cans in
Europe , which enabled us to maintain production efficiency, reduce downtime and improve start-up. - We are empowering our R&D team to share and receive video in real-time using the RealWear Navigator 520, a ruggedized hands-free assisted reality device. Integrating with Microsoft Teams, our global organization has a first-person view of process innovations happening at Kellanova.
- We have implemented handheld tablet technology at our Kellanova plants that empowers our line operators with real-time data and insights into their production lines, helping us to better manage our overall performance to drive efficiencies every day.
Additionally, we're progressing steadily on the AI agent maturity curve. We are moving beyond isolated pilots and now implementing agents strategically across multiple business functions in order to unlock measurable impact.
The digital workplace in 2025 and beyond will be characterized by intelligence, flexibility, and most importantly, human-technology partnership. Democratizing access to AI tools and investing in upskilling will empower people to harness AI's full potential, working together to drive innovation. Organizations strategically investing in adaptive technologies, prioritizing employee experience and maintaining a forward-thinking approach will be best positioned to thrive.
About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and
At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands. We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing, and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015 baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit our website at https://www.kellanova.com.
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