The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
The manufacturing industry in North America is undergoing its fourth evolution into a high-technology, digitalized, and data-driven industry. This Industry 4.0 period began long before the COVID-19 pandemic affected global society but has been accelerated in response to many of the challenges associated with it. In this report, we examine and explore the current manufacturing industry in North America and the challenges and opportunities it faces as adoption of Industry 4.0 thinking, tools, standards, and processes becomes more widespread.
Training Your Workforce to Meet Tomorrow's Challenges
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Smart Lunch:
5S for the Workplace
In the session "5S for the Workplace," participants will be introduced to the 5S methodology, a system for organizing and maintaining a productive work environment. This session will cover the five key steps: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Through real-world applications, learners will learn how to implement 5S to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and create a safer, more organized workplace.
Project Management
The Project Management course provides a comprehensive overview of essential project management principles and techniques. Participants will learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively, utilizing tools such as Gantt charts, risk assessments, and stakeholder analysis. Through practical exercises and case studies, students will develop the skills to manage project scope, time, cost, and quality, ensuring successful project delivery and achieving organizational objectives.
Nov 19 & 20, 2024 | 8:30am - 4:30pm
10th Annnual
Peak Performance Symposium
The Peak Performance Symposium is a yearly event that is held for manufacturers, by manufacturers where leading industry professionals share and discuss manufacturing best practices and speak on a variety of topics relevant in today’s advanced manufacturing environment around how manufacturers are maintaining a competitive advantage in the areas of technology, and talent.