Future Integrated Circuit (IC) Manufacturing Driven by Edge Intelligence and 5G
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Future Integrated Circuit (IC) Manufacturing Driven by Edge Intelligence and 5G

May 7, 2019

How Industry 4.0 is helping manufacturers achieve new levels of performance from material management through production flow The essential role of machine learning and AI in developing a network of smart factories Influences these technologies will have on manufacturing as an industry and profession The arrival of 5G: Speed, intelligence, and responsiveness as the new standard of best-in-class Roawen Chen SVP, Global Manufacturing Technology and Operations Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. — Dr. Roawen Chen is currently Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing Technology and Operations at Qualcomm. In this role, Roawen oversees the worldwide operations with 3,000 people at groups including…

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The Next Generation of Lean Innovation
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The Next Generation of Lean Innovation

April 29, 2019

Maximizing operating capabilities through deep collaboration with internal and external partners Changing the way data is collected, cleaned, and validated to improve decision quality and speed Acquiring, inspiring, and retaining the minds that will transform the business to a completely different model Shortening lead times through digitization and a value chain with less hand-offs Maureen Midgley VP, Global Customer Fulfillment Solutions Amazon — Maureen Midgley joined Amazon Global Operations and Supply Chain in March 2015 to establish and lead the global engineering and technology development organizations. These global teams partner with their regional counterparts to improve standards, designs, and best…

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Culture Comes First: Enhancing Employee Experience to Drive Business Objectives
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Culture Comes First: Enhancing Employee Experience to Drive Business Objectives

April 29, 2019

It all starts with leadership: adopting the mindset that each employee has a unique set of individual needs How is the growing influence of millennials affecting how we communicate across the organization? Reflecting on the shift from employee engagement to employee experience and how that translates into achieving business success Recognizing that overall business goals start and end with workplace culture and employee experience Camye Mackey SVP and Chief People Officer Atlanta Hawks — Camye Mackey is the first Chief People Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena. As the company’s top Human Resources executive, Ms. Mackey leads the…

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Keynote: Honda’s Journey Through 40 Years of Manufacturing in America
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Keynote: Honda’s Journey Through 40 Years of Manufacturing in America

April 29, 2019

Understanding how Honda’s corporate culture and corporate philosophy shapes the way we do business Looking back at the where, why, and how Honda began manufacturing cars in the United States Showcasing how investing in our people, processes, and technologies has built and continues to maintain a world-class organization Offering lessons learned along the way. What should other manufacturers take away from Honda’s experience establishing, optimizing, and growing its American, North American, and global footprint? Discussing the road ahead: What does the future look like for Honda’s American manufacturing operations? Tom Shoupe EVP and Chief Operating Officer Honda USA — Tom…

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HR Transformation Driving Employee Experience
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HR Transformation Driving Employee Experience

April 29, 2019

What do we mean when we say HR transformation? Evaluating our current capabilities and asking tough questions about where we want to be and how we plan to get there Building responsiveness, versatility, and capacity into our contributions from the top down and the bottom up Key learnings from our experience — Archana Nirwan Head of HR Qualcomm Archana Nirwan is Senior Director, Human Resources of Qualcomm India and is based out of Bengaluru, India. Archana has more than 17 years of experience in varied aspects of human resources management. She has played a strategic role in providing human resources…

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From Transactional Compliance to Collaborative Improvement
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From Transactional Compliance to Collaborative Improvement

April 29, 2019

Going beyond compliance: a systematic approach to improving supplier sustainability performance Engaging transparently with NGOs, customers, stakeholders, and C-suite leadership to improve social and environmental performance Discussing our award-winning Sustainability Performance Program Showcasing structural improvements in our organization and our relationship with suppliers Marco Baren Head of Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, and Supplier Sustainability Royal Philips — Marco Baren is the head of supplier development / supplier sustainability and Operational excellence at Royal Philips. Marco has 25 years of working experience in different markets, from components to automotive, different functions (purchasing/quality/production/plant management) and different regions around the globe. He holds…

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Enabling the Smart Connected Factory
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Enabling the Smart Connected Factory

April 25, 2019

Understand how technology and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) are changing the manufacturing landscape, enabling greater competitiveness Hear how industry leaders are leveraging people, processes and technology to manage key industry challenges such as demands on quality, agility, and cost-out Gain practical knowledge and find out what actions you can take today to accelerate your own business transformation with the power of the IIoT John Barcus VP, Manufacturing Industry Solutions Oracle — John Barcus is Vice President responsible for the Oracle Global Manufacturing Industries. The Manufacturing Industries Solutions Group works globally with customers, partners, and within Oracle to refine…

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Our Experience Implementing, Monitoring, and Reporting on Innovative and Collaborative Workplace Initiatives
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Our Experience Implementing, Monitoring, and Reporting on Innovative and Collaborative Workplace Initiatives

April 25, 2019

The role of data in launching good programming with ongoing monitoring in-place Laying the ground-work: building a foundation for communicating Illustrating opportunities for course corrections based on early results Providing “Value from Innovation”: By presenting a common business language, highly focused on data collection, analysis and collaboration, you can create and sustain a culture of continuous improvement… empower your employees to continuous improvement — Mike Prutting Chief Human Resources Officer VP IT & Travel FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation Mike Prutting is Chief Human Resources Officer and VP IT & Travel for FUJIFILM Holding American Corporation, based in Valhalla, New York….

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Integrated Automation Solutions: The IKEA Way
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Integrated Automation Solutions: The IKEA Way

April 24, 2019

Walking through IKEA’s take on the integrated manufacturing system. What sets us apart? Offering the lessons we have learned from exploration to pilot phase, and discussing next steps Per Berggren Industrial Strategy Manager IKEA — Per Berggren is the Industrial Strategy Manager at IKEA Industry. In this function his responsibilities include Manufacturing Strategy, Footprint, M&A, Product development, R&D, Technology, IT, Business Processes and Sustainability. IKEA Industry is IKEA’s manufacturing branch operating 40 plants across 10 countries and employing some 20 000 coworkers. Per has experience from SCM and Manufacturing where he has been running operations in a number of countries…

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Six Steps to Improve the Journey to Operational Excellence in Smart Manufacturing
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Six Steps to Improve the Journey to Operational Excellence in Smart Manufacturing

April 23, 2019

Offering insights from one of the world’s largest IoT patent holders with 100+ years of experience owning, operating, servicing, and supplying companies in the operational and information technology sectors Taking action to reduce costs, increase agility, and reduce bottlenecks, improve utilization of factory assets and resources, increase production speed and quality, and meet compliance and sustainability goals Learning to draw a more detailed digital manufacturing road map and avoid the early pitfalls that make it difficult for so many companies to thrive in the the digital world of smart manufacturing Leveraging existing data to improve KPIs, aggregate and analyze data…

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Converting Disruptive Ideas and Innovation into Scalable Capabilities to Transform Supply Chain Performance
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Converting Disruptive Ideas and Innovation into Scalable Capabilities to Transform Supply Chain Performance

April 23, 2019

Transforming your supply chain performance through a structured approach similar to the “product R&D stage gate process” applied for disruptive improvement ideas and supply chain innovation Screening and evaluating novel ideas and technologies while bringing solutions to a “proof of concept” in an effective and efficient manner (fit for purpose) Agile testing (sprints) of demonstrated solutions proving feasibility, applicability, and value in real business environments Deploying these novel solutions successfully and turning them into sustainable capabilities requires the use of a robust “Standard Operating System” Shifting from the functional expertise focused Centers of Excellence (COE) approach towards a much stronger…

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Process Based Leadership – Tactical Processes for Sustainable Strategy Execution
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Process Based Leadership – Tactical Processes for Sustainable Strategy Execution

April 23, 2019

Countless organizations conduct annual strategic planning exercises, and 70% of those plans fail. Organizational saturation and the inability to sustain aspirational plans are the two leading failure factors. Now is the time to stop talking about the next plan, tool, meeting, or strategy and examine first and foremost the purpose, function, and output of your tactical “Way of Work.” Learn how to: Drive business acumen that allows colleagues to answer the question, “Are we winning or losing?” Drive a communication cadence that puts leaders on offense, not defense Drive an execution system that makes accountability visible, personal, and measurable Move…

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One Little Part: Our Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

April 12, 2019

As part of the 2019 edition of the North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit, Scott Schiller, HP 3D Printing’s VP, Global Head of Customer and Market Development, gave an in-depth interview on how Industry 4.0 solutions are changing the very nature of Integrated Business Planning. The full transcript of the interview is below, or you can download a PDF version. Tell us a little about how HP is using 3D printing technology to change its supply chain. At HP, we believe digital manufacturing can completely revolutionize major industries from auto to healthcare to heavy industry, and that core digital technologies like 3D printing enable…

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BluEPrint 12: Brand Parnerships – Collaboration Dreams and Nightmares

April 1, 2019

When audiences align, sparks fly. Build a win-win relationship with a partner, and it will extend your marketing reach and bring in new customers. Successful co-branding can create something that is so much more than the sum of its parts, and that is what we want to talk about in this edition of the bluEPrint series. When Two Brands Have Chemistry: Shared Values and Partnerships Whether it’s a short-term or long-term, casual or committed, branding collaborations can generate exciting opportunities for both organizations involved. Here are some examples of partnerships that sizzle. Match Made in Media Red Bull gives you…

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The Tech Edition: Between Zero and Full Automation

March 12, 2019

If machine is an extension of man, then we are just starting our stretch. Those who reach out too quickly have gotten sprained, but exercising our tech muscles have built incredibly practical innovations. While there may be trial and error along the way, this bluEPrint will take you through industry applications of machine learning, IoT and other transformational technologies.

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Panel: Generating High Productivity Through Total Workforce Engagement
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Panel: Generating High Productivity Through Total Workforce Engagement

March 8, 2019

Exploring strategies that foster both consumer behavior and employee engagement Building change management into your HR operation: Encouraging buy-in and organizational support How does the workforce contribute to steady cumulative improvements as the engine of long-term culture change? Offering examples where mentorship, job shadowing, and cycling through different job functions improves retention What does investing in your people look like on a day-to-day ongoing basis? — James Parker VP Talent Management and Organization Development Church & Dwight James is responsible for developing and driving the enterprise’s talent agenda. He leads the Talent Acquisition, Learning & Employee Development, Employee Engagement and…

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