MFG Tracks

Manufacturing (MFG)

 Track Chairs:  Sanjeev Madilla & Manjusha Dawande

Competitive Manufacturing Strategies (MFG1)

Time:  12:45 P.M. - 2:15 P.M.                              Location:  Schaumburg E - H

The global roller coaster of manufacturing industries is forcing manufacturers to make their manufacturing strategies more competitive. What strategies should manufacturers use? Is automation good to achieve better quality and flexibility?  What quality management practices should they employ? This panel will focus on advanced manufacturing technologies, customer focus, and leadership, employees vs. robotics, continual improvement, and mutually beneficial system of supplier collaboration.

Moderator:  Mike Guerin                                         Producer:  Manjusha Dawande

Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain (MFG2)

Time:  2:20 P.M. - 3:50 P.M.                                Location:  Schaumburg E - H

How much should be the degree of involvement with your suppliers? Is outsourcing from around the world helping your competitiveness? What is its impact on inventory management? Are there any issues of distance, time, and uncertainty in foreign environments? What should the global manufacturing footprint be? What are the risks in "Make or Buy decision"? Experts are invited to get answers to our questions in this panel.

Moderator:  Raj Subramaniam                              Producer:  Manjusha Dawande