8:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Networking & 1-2-1 Meetings
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM - Panel Discussion
Leadership & Workforce Development
What can Manufacturing Leaders do to Optimize their Productivity and Operations During a Health Crisis?
Billy Ingram, Director of Lean Product Development, Interface
Heinz Avendano, Vice President of Manufacturing, Primex Technologies Inc
Tom Butkiewicz, Ph.D., Core Faculty-Research, Walden University
Matthew Patrick, Owner, C2 Engineered Solutions
Markus Mehrtens, Head of Logistics Sourcing & Partners, MediaMarktSaturn
10:05 AM - 10:40 AM - Solution Spotlights
Developments in Lean & OpEx
Opportunistic Manufacturing: Using Stability and Flexibility to Take Advantage of Uncertain Times
Jordan Workman, Global Director of Client Development, Performance Solutions by Milliken
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking Break
11:30 AM - 12:05 PM - Case Studies
Developments in Lean & OpEx
Establishing Capable Measurement Systems for Manufacturing Processes
Jerry Hamilton, Procurement Engineer, ASQ Master Black Belt, Lockheed Martin
Future Technologies & IoT
Data Driven Strategies for Zero Defect Manufacturing
12:10 PM - 12:45 PM - Solution Spotlights
Future Technologies & IoT
How an Evolving MES Supports Today’s Digital Plant
Joe Gerstl, Director, Digital Product Management, GE Digital
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Networking Lunch
1:45 PM - 2:20 PM - Case Studies
Developments in Lean & OpEx
Implementation of Lean and OpEx Strategies Across Multiple Plants Organizations
Davide di Blasi, Global Lean and Quality Director, Hilding Anders International AB
Future Technologies & IoT
Industry 4.0: System Transformation Requirements
Nourredine Boubekri, Ph.D., Professor, College of Engineering, University of North Texas
2:25 PM - 3:00 PM - Case Studies
Future Technologies & IoT
Preparing for Long Term Manufacturing Business Resiliency
Strategic Operations
Time to Bring Manufacturing Back To America
Rosemary Coates, Executive Director, Reshoring Institute
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Networking Break
3:50 PM - 4:25 PM - Solution Spotlights
Future Technologies & IoT
Geico Taikisha Factory Showcase
4:30 PM - 5:05 PM - Case Studies
Developments in Lean & OpEx
People-Centered Manufacturing During Covid Times
Heinz Avendano, Vice President of Manufacturing, Primex Technologies Inc
5:05 PM - 5:10 PM
Closing Remarks
5:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Networking & 1-2-1 Meetings
8:15 AM - 9:20 AM
Networking & 1-2-1 Meetings
9:20 AM - 10:15 AM - Panel Discussion
Leadership & Workforce Development
What Measures can Manufacturers Take Today to Protect and Reduce the Impact of a Potential Economic Downturn?
Ken Guity, President, Guity Executive Coaching
Prof. Sujit Banerji, Emeritus Professor , University of Warwick
William Pratt, VP Operations & Director of Creative Design, Kinamed, Inc.
Marco Padilla-Ordonez, Global Director, Supply Chain Management, GST Autoleather
10:20 AM - 10:55 AM - Case Studies
Future Technologies & IoT
Industry 4.0 - Why Digitalization is (Not) an IT Project
Paul Mairl, Chief Digital Officer, GKN Powder Metallurgy
Leadership & Workforce Development
Continuous Improvement and Strategic Project ROI
Matthew Patrick, Owner, C2 Engineered Solutions
10:55 AM - 11:45 AM
Networking Break
11:45 AM - 12:20 PM - Case Studies
Future Technologies & IoT
Toward a Zero-Defect Manufacturing: Development of a Holistic Quality Management Platform
Pierluigi Petrali, Manufacturing R&D Manager, Whirlpool EMEA
Strategic Operations
Flipping the Fashion Supply Chain For a More Sustainable, Profitable Future
Sydney Badger, CEO & Co-Founder, Public Habit
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM - Case Studies
Leadership & Workforce Development
Industry Leadership and Public Sector Engagement for Workforce Development
William Pratt, VP Operations & Director of Creative Design, Kinamed, Inc.
Future Technologies & IoT
Design for Product, for Manufacturing or for Supply Chain?
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
2:00 PM - 2:35 PM - Case Studies
Developments in Lean & OpEx
How have Interface Used Lean and Social Responsibility Principles to Maintain and Enhance Productivity during the Pandemic?
Billy Ingram, Director of Lean Product Development, Interface
Leadership & Workforce Development
Virtual Leaders Applying Emotional Intelligence and Restorative Practice During Times of Uncertainty
Tom Butkiewicz, Ph.D., Core Faculty-Research, Walden University
2:40 PM - 3:15 PM - Case Studies
Strategic Operations
Has Globalization been Beneficial or Otherwise for Manufacturing?
Prof. Sujit Banerji, Emeritus Professor , University of Warwick
Leadership & Workforce Development
Lean, a Powerful Platform to Create Employee Engagement
Ken Guity, President, Guity Executive Coaching
3:20 PM - 3:55 PM - Case Studies
Strategic Operations
Launching Innovation During Uncertain Times
Future Technologies & IoT
Advanced Materials Processing Research at San Diego State University: Novel Materials and Processes
Prof. Khaled Morsi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, San Diego State University
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - Case Studies
Future Technologies & IoT
Supply Chain Transparency: Current Innovations and Future Opportunities
4:45 PM - 4:50 PM
Closing Remarks
4:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Networking & 1-2-1 Meetings