By Raj Batra, President of the Digital Factory Division, Siemens USA
The implementation of IoT technology on the factory floor, as well as in tracking products after they leave the plant, holds the most promise for companies looking to streamline production, manage energy use, gather operational data, and gain insight into both supply chains and future product development
By John Lundgren, CEO, Stanley Black & Decker
The seven major forces driving global change in manufacturing: Globalization, Supply Chain, Environment, Talent, Technology, Productivity and Consumer Requirements
Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
By Colin Masson, C+E Industry Solutions, Manufacturing
IoT Realities and Opportunities
By Kevin Miller, Principal Program Manager, Azure IoT
Supply Chain Digital Transformation
By Robert Meshew, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Corporation
How robotics impacts all aspects of 21st century manufacturing, from talent to distribution, sourcing to safety, process to pitching.
Sujeet Chand, Senior Vice President of Advanced Technology & Chief Technology Officer, Rockwell Automation
Herbert Lade, Vice President, Global Solutions and Service, Cognex
David Mindell, CEO and Co-Founder, Humatics Corporation
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
