Local U.S. government bodies and economic development commissions along the Arizona border are joining forces with their Mexican counterparts to streamline their supply chain and drive regional growth in manufacturing.
Globally, the number of older people is expected to exceed the number of children for the first time by 2047. This poses some serious challenges.
Leftovers and waste from the paper and pulp industry could benefit American manufacturers by offering access to lower cost carbon fiber.
Large manufacturers have a vested interest in securing a pipeline of STEM talent and are making big investments in educational programs around the country.
President Trump’s latest budget proposal would defund Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs).
Many manufacturers may not fully be taking advantage of all the tax credits and incentives available to them.
Manufacturers should use more precise and time-sensitive metrics to boost their productivity.
New technologies are enabling manufacturers to test designs in more detailed and comprehensive ways before they even create prototypes.
The tech company’s supply chain and manufacturing employees know the score and have the opportunity for training and reskilling.
Manufacturing robots may soon think intelligently and optimize their own performance.
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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.
