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.
10th Annual
Peak Performance Symposium
For manufacturers, by manufacturers.
10.25.2024
8:30am - 12:15pm: Peak Performance Symposium
12:15pm - 2:30pm: Lunch & Tour of Eaton facilities
Smart Factory Institute @ PIE Innovation Center
2215 Parker Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
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About the Event
Maintaining Competitive Manufacturing Operations Through
TECHNOLOGY & TALENT
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.
EVENT WILL START IN
Keynote Presenter
2024 AGENDA
(Speaker list is being continuously updated.)
OPENING
8:00am
Registration & Networking
8:30am
Welcome
Denise Hall
President & CEO, Peak Performance, Operators of the Smart Factory Institute
FEATURED PRESENTATION
8:40am
Leading the New Collar Worker
Industry 4.0 technology and process advancements are changing the nature of many manufacturing jobs to the point that most workers will need to possess a combination of attributes or characteristics currently found in manufacturing operators and technicians. As organizations adopt Industry 4.0 technologies and processes, workers will be expected to gain additional responsibilities needed to interact and work with these advanced technologies. This presentation will focus on the future requirements around Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed in the New Collar worker.
Dr. Chris Cunningham
PhD, I-O Psychology Graduate Program Director; UC Foundation Professor
SESSION I
9:15am
Flowing Towards Excellence: Mueller Water Products' Innovation Journey
Discover how Mueller Water Products has revolutionized their manufacturing processes through innovation and excellence. Explore their journey towards the future as they continue to set new standards in the industry. Learn about advancements, best practices and stratgies that have propelled Mueller.
Graham Hines
Vice President, Mueller Water Products
9:45am
Break
PANEL DISCUSSION
10:00am
Empowering Manufacturing Excellence: Training Your Workforce
Join us for an engaging panel discussion focused on empowering your incumbent workforce in the manufacturing industry. Explore the critical topics of leadership, change management, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies with industry experts and thought leaders. Hear about practical strategies to enhance your workforce's skills and drive manufacturing excellence within your organization.
MODERATED BY: Skylar Randolph
Business Development, Peak Performance, Operator of the Smart Factory Institute
Derrick Sloan
Leadership Development Manager, Mueller Water Products
Mia Williams
Sr. HRBP People/Talent & Culture, Toyo Tires North America
Tony Neading
U.S. Region Manager, Productivity, WACKER Chemical Corporation
PANEL DISCUSSION
10:45am
Smart Manufacturing for Less with Affordable Industry 4.0 Solutions
Hear about solutions and best practices that manufacturers can use to implement affordable Industry 4.0 solutions. This will include a discussion of low-cost sensors, cloud-based platforms and open-source software as well as the benefits that these solutions can provide.
MODERATED BY: Billy Raulston
Business Development, Smart Factory Institute, Operated by Peak Performance
Kevin Nossem
District Manager - Tennessee, FANUC America
Kevin Meyers
Director of Application Development
Chan Gill
Vertical Market Manager, Factory Automation
Bryan Sellars
Manager, Strategy & Business Exploration, SICK, Inc.
11:30am
Break
PANEL DISCUSSION
11:45am
Revving the Future: Oak Ridge National Laboratory's REV Program
Explore the importance of collaboration and partnership in driving innovation initiatives while learning how ORNL's REV Program is riving progress and paving the way for a brighter, more sustainable future.
Jeff Cornett
Manager, Industrial Partnerships & Economic Development, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
LUNCH & TOUR
12:30pm
Lunch
1:15pm
Depart for Tour of Eaton Corporation's facilities
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