CRB highlights operational readiness at Rockwell Automation Fair 2025
Nov 4, 2025
CRB will present on the critical role of operational readiness in successful capital project deployment during Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, taking place November 17–20 in Chicago, Illinois.
The presentation, titled “Are You Ready? Operational Readiness and its Impact on Successful Capital Project Deployment” (Session PS12), will be led by Monte Vander Velde, Senior Project Manager at CRB, and draws on key findings from CRB’s Horizons: Operational Readiness report.
“Are You Ready? Operational Readiness and its Impact on Successful Capital Project Deployment”
Session Details:
Presented by Monte Vander Velde
Monday, November 17 | 9:00–10:00 a.m. CST
Wednesday, November 19 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. CST
Session PS12
Vander Velde’s session will explore how facility owners can achieve faster, safer and more predictable startups by embedding operational readiness principles throughout every phase of project planning and execution. He will outline practical approaches for aligning people, processes and technology to reduce commissioning risk, optimize capital investment and ensure long-term performance.
“Operational readiness isn’t a milestone, it’s a mindset. When we design for readiness from the start, we set the foundation for every stakeholder to perform at their best on Day One and every day after.” – Monte Vander Velde
CRB’s presence at Automation Fair 2025 underscores its ongoing collaboration with Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. Together, the two organizations are helping clients deliver facilities that are fully integrated, digitally ready and designed for operational excellence.
Automation Fair 2025
Booth #1732
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois | November 17-20, 2025
Visitors to the event can explore interactive demonstrations showcasing how early automation and controls integration enhances schedule reliability, sustainability and long-term efficiency. Guided floor tours and discussions with subject matter experts from both organizations will provide a deeper look into how this partnership accelerates innovation across industries.