Smart Manufacturing Summit
April 5 - 7, 2016
Milwaukee, WI
Join us and plan the future of your business
According to a survey of 180 leading U.S. manufacturers by the Digital Manufacturing & Design Innovation Institute, four fifths said that digital operations are a “critical driver of every organization’s manufacturing competitiveness.” And 61 percent said digital is “a senior leadership priority.” But only 13 percent said their organization has “digital manufacturing capability today.” This event will help leaders focus on what needs to be done – and how to achieve it. Join peer CEOs at Chief Executive’s 4th annual Smart Manufacturing Summit, April 6-7 2016, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Manufacturing CEOs will discuss the key strategies, tactics and opportunities in 21st century manufacturing. Co-hosted by Harley-Davidson, CEO Matthew S. Levatich will be a featured speaker. In addition to world-class speakers and interactive sessions, participants will enjoy an exclusive tour of Harley Davidson’s Pilgrim Road engine production facility, network at a private reception in the Harley-Davidson Museum, learn at a private tour of GE Healthcare's Electric Avenue Manufacturing Facility, enjoy a private reception and beer tasting at MillerCoors and more.
"Well run, well timed, informative, good networking opportunities. Interesting to hear comments from CEOs about problems they are having and how they resolve them."
- David Becker, Sugino Corp.
Featured Speakers
Smart Manufacturing Summit 2016
Agenda
Tuesday, April 5th
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6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Welcome Cocktail Reception at the Harley-Davidson Museum
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Wednesday, April 6th
| 7:00 to 8:00 AM |
Registration and Breakfast
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| 8:00 to 8:45 AM |
Harley-Davidson’s Manufacturing Strategy
Matthew Levatich / CEO, Harley-Davidson Motor Corp. |
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8:45 to 9:35 AM
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The Digital Manufacturing Revolution
Dr. Dean Bartles / Executive Director, The Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute How will digitization redefine manufacturing to create the fourth major revolution following the lean revolution of the 1970s, the outsourcing phenomenon of the 1990s and the automation that took off in the 2000s? Where there are pockets of excellence, the U.S. is behind in key areas.
Dean Bartles will outline what mid-market companies need to do to catch up.
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10:00 to 10:50 AM |
Lean Manufacturing in the Digital Age
Mike Martyn / Founder, SISU Consulting
With the advent of digitalization and additive manufacturing, traditional approaches to lean manufacturing are in danger of being completely turned upside down.
The reduction or elimination of entire processes through 3D printing, sensors, robots and connected devices in an Internet of Things (IoT) environment, has driven the need for organizations to develop adaptable and integrated daily management system across the value stream. Key to building a world-class daily management system is focusing on driving autonomy to the lowest level and engaging each person in the organization in daily kaizen. |
11:00 AM to 12:20 PM |
Roundtable Discussions
Delegates can choose from a variety of discussion topics including: Lean Manufacturing - What’s Next Supply Chain Management in the Digital Age Managing the Talent Pipeline
Productivity-Driven Investment Strategies The Impact of IoT on Manufactured Products and Process |
| 12:30 to 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
1:30 to 2:30 PM |
Smart Design and Production
Dr. Alan McLenaghan, PhD.
/ Chief Executive Officer, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
Rick Smith / President, The Additive Council
Matthew Mulherin / CEO, Newport News Shipbuilding
The digital age will radically reconfigure the relationship between what can be conceived and what can be manufactured. New designs are not just born digitally but they can also be realized digitally through file-to-factory processes of computer-numerically-controlled fabrication technologies. Everything that can be connected will be connected, allowing traditional industries an unprecedented degree of integration between information, communication and manufacturing systems.
This panel will explore the impact of 3D printing, robotics and software on speed, quality, customization and cost.
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2:30 to 3:15 PM |
The Internet of Things: How Sensors, Connectors and Big Data Will Impact Your Business
Thomas Mayer / COO, Renault Sport Formula One Team
Ted Doheny / CEO, Joy Global
Todd Teske / CEO, Briggs & Stratton
The Internet of Things (IoT) has already set in motion the idea of a fourth industrial revolution—a new wave of technological changes that will decentralize production control and trigger a paradigm shift in manufacturing. Among the changes include: • Smart sensors that knit together an industrial IoT, allowing real-time data collection during production processes; • Ubiquitous broadband, allowing large amounts of data to be transmitted between people, machines and production sites; • Cloud computing, allowing the instant storage and availability of date at any location, and; •Big data analytics, allowing huge volumes of data to be processed collaboratively. This panel will examine what opportunities and challenges lie ahead for manufacturers—and what will it take to win. |
| 3:45 to 4:00 PM |
Buses To GE Healthcare |
4:00 to 6:00 PM |
Factory Tour of GE Healthcare Advanced manufacturing facility at Electric Avenue and Briefing on Lean and Smart Manufacturing Journeys |
| 6:00 to 6:30 PM |
Buses to MillerCoors Inn |
| 6:30 to 8:30 PM |
Beer Tasting Reception and Dinner at MillerCoors Inn |
| 9:00 PM |
Buses Return from MillerCoors Inn to Pfister Hotel |
Thursday, April 7th
| 7:00 to 8:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast |
8:00 to 8:50 AM |
Leadership and Talent Management in the Digital Era
Patrick Dempsey / President & CEO, Barnes Group
Fernando Palacios / Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer, MillerCoors
Nicholas Pinchuk / CEO, Snap-on, Inc.
America’s manufacturing sector will likely require an estimated 3.4 million workers over the next decade with over 2 million of these jobs expected to remain unfilled due to a shortage of people with the skills necessary to operate in a 21st-century manufacturing environment.
CEOs will need to understand the key variables contributing to the gap. This panel will examine the need for a new kind of workforce strategy, one that focuses on addressing employees’ perceptions of manufacturing, optimizing the deployment of the existing workforce, and building the right talent pipeline for the future.
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9:00 to 10:00 AM |
Solutions Exchanges
Breakout discussion groups on topics participants select from including: Recruiting Success Strategies Evaluation and Integrating 3D Printing, Robotics, and New Software Solutions Continuous Improvement: What’s Working Now |
| 10:10 to 10:30 AM |
Buses To The Harley-Davidson Pilgrim Road Factory
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| 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
Harley-Davidson Factory Tour and Briefing on H-D’s Lean and Smart Manufacturing Efforts
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| 12:30 PM |
Buses From Harley-Davidson Factory to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
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Featured Sponsors
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EVENT VENUES
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Harley-Davidson’s Pilgrim Road Plant
We’ll walk the factory floor and see state-of-the-art manufacturing at work in Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s 912,000 square-foot Pilgrim Road Powertrain Operations facility. The plant manufactures 69 variations of powertrains, including Harley’s legendary “Big Twin” engines and transmissions that are used in Harley’s Touring, Softail,® Dyna® and Sportster® model families. Quality is crucial, and Pilgrim Road operates at an impressive 96% productivity rate for first-pass yield.
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GE Healthcare Electric Avenue Manufacturing Facility
GE Healthcare manufactures medical imaging, medical diagnostic and patient monitoring systems at their Electric Avenue facility. The facility is a 2015 IndustryWeek Best Plant finalist, demonstrating practices and programs that excel in continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. The plant features unique approaches to Idea Generation, 3P (Production Preparation Process for new product), Plant Strategy Deployment, Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), preventative maintenance, 5S and cellular manufacturing. GE Healthcare is a $18 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), employing more than 52,000 people worldwide and serving healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries.
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Harley-Davidson Museum
History roars to life at the Harley-Davidson Museum. It’s the best of American design and culture – seasoned with freedom and rebellion – housed in a landmark building on a 20-acre campus. You’ll get up close to more than 450 motorcycles and artifacts, including Serial Number One, the oldest known Harley-Davidson motorcycle. You’ll experience stories of extraordinary products, people, history, and Harley-Davidson culture – and a shop that is not to be missed.
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Miller Inn & Historic Miller Caves
We will experience a guided beer tasting in the historic caves where Frederick J. Miller stored his earliest brews. The ambiance is perfect for beer aficionado and is located adjacent to the Miller Inn, where we will adjourn for dinner and networking. The Inn features old-world charm, including stained glass windows, treasured antique steins and inspired woodwork.
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Pfister Hotel
Built in 1893, the Pfister has been a Milwaukee icon for over a century. Matching gracious service, impeccable style and modern rooms and technology, the Pfister is one of the Midwest’s premier luxury hotels. The hotel will serve as our base and host most the Summit’s general and breakout sessions.
IMPORTANT: Rooms at the Pfister Hotel, where the general sessions will take place, are now sold out.
There are rooms available at Hotel Metro located one block away from the Pfister Hotel. Reservations can be made on their website at
www.hotelmetro.com
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Contact Us
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