08:00 - 11:30
BMW Plant Berlin – Factory Tour
During the exclusive guided tour, three groups of 25 people will be led through the mechanical production, engine assembly and the motorcycle assembly. The tour is approximately two hours long.
Please note: There were only 75 places on this factory tour and they were allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The tour is now Sold Out. Please enquire to be put on the waiting list.
Bayer LEAN Factory Berlin – Tour
The tour of the Bayer LEAN Factory will be for an exclusive group of 25 people. It will showcase the process of tablet production, from weighing to pressing the tablets and all steps in between. It will take place in a large room and will be presenting small equipment in laboratory size.
The key focus will be on the lean principles and on operational excellence methods and tools. On the tour, the participants can have a look at the training facility. The group will gain an understanding of the training concepts and how these were realised it at Bayer.
11:50 - 12:50
Registration & Networking Lunch
12:50 - 13:00
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Dr Patrick McLaughlin, Programme Director: Cranfield Operations Excellence MSc, Cranfield University
Introductory remarks by the Chair in the plenary room
13:00 - 13:35 - Keynote
Industry 4.0 & Technology
A Case Study of a Digital Journey: Ford Otosan
Sabri Çimen, Director, Product Coordination, Ford Otosan
13:35 - 14:10 - Keynote
Lean & Operational Excellence
Applying Project Management Tools and Techniques to Low-Volume Manufacturing Operations
Nicholas Holdcraft, President and COO , GOVECS Group
14:10 - 14:15
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14:15 - 14:45 - Solution Spotlights
Lean & Operational Excellence
Driving to Zero: An Executive Discussion and Case Study on Exceptional Manufacturing Performance
Jordan Workman, Director of NA & EMEA Client Development, Milliken
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Taking Steps Now to a Smart Manufacturing Future
Martyn Gill, Business Development Director – EMEA, Lighthouse Systems Ltd
To stay globally competitive, manufacturing companies need Smart Manufacturing. But what does this mean and how can it be achieved? This presentation will take the audience on a journey looking at:
14:45 - 15:45
iSolve & Networking Refreshments
15:45 - 16:15 - Case Studies
Lean & Operational Excellence
Why is a Matured Lean Process Imperative to Align with the Changing Face of Manufacturing?
Industry 4.0 & Technology
What is Driving your Digital Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Transformation?
Prof Dr Carl B. Welker, Director, Blue Palais Center of Corporate Evolution
Quality & Safety Management
Executing a Significant Turnaround in Safety Performance
Michael de Poortere, Global Analytical Technology Center Director, The Dow Chemical Company
16:15 - 16:20
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16:20 - 16:50 - Solution Spotlights
Lean & Operational Excellence
Achieve the Next Level of Operational Excellence with Six Theta
Klaus Godsk, Senior Partner, Valcon
Thomas J. Howard, Professor, Technical University of Denmark
The proprietary Six Theta methodology enables next-level operational excellence through predictable engineering with right first time and shorter time to market due to fewer design iterations and reduced return flow. Six Theta allows for objective measures of design quality. Your organisation will be able to identify and eliminate design weaknesses in both existing and new products, reducing development costs and enabling faster time to market. All in all resulting in a next-generation operations department. Valcon’s Six Theta design methodology has been tested on more than 500 different products and has proven applicable across industries, products and components.
Three key points from the session:
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Data Analytics for Effective Predictive Maintenance Made Easy
Quality & Safety Management
Do Not Underestimate your Compressed Air Quality
Yannick Koch, Head of Global Corporate Development, BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
Thorsten Klein, Head of Product Management, Beko Technologies GmbH
16:50 - 16:55
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16:55 - 17:30 - Keynote
Leadership & Workforce Development
Boehringer Ingelheim microParts: A case study on the Cultural Aspects of Change Management
Dr Joachim Wenzel, Chief Executive Officer, Boehringer Ingelheim microParts
17:30 - 17:35
17:35 - 18:35
Evening Drinks Reception
08:00 - 08:35
Registration & Refreshments
08:35 - 08:40
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Dr Patrick McLaughlin, Programme Director: Cranfield Operations Excellence MSc, Cranfield University
Introductory remarks by the Chair in the plenary room
08:40 - 09:15 - Keynote
Advanced Production Strategies
Industrial Strategy and Transformation in the Aircraft Industry
Sebastian Mueller, Head of Manufacturing Strategy & Exploration, Airbus Group
09:15 - 09:50 - Keynote
Industry 4.0 & Technology
L’Oréal Industry 4.0 – Agility, a New Paradigm of Performance at the Heart of New Consumers’ Expectations
Christian Georges, Manufacturing Excellence, Corporate Senior Vice President, L'Oréal
The digital revolution has deeply modified beauty consumers’ expectations: they all want to live a rich experience, both on-line and off-line, rather than to simply own beauty products. They are more connected, more informed, more impatient and want personalised beauty solutions suited to their skin types, their life styles, their aspirations. For the L’Oréal Group, Industry 4.0 is a key strategic initiative as, by combining new technologies, it will enable to meet new consumers’ needs and to contribute to the universalisation of beauty. The objective of the presentation is to illustrate that for a Group like L’Oréal, consumer experience is at the heart of the digital transformation of the operations. Industry 4.0 is almost the only way to deliver solutions that will meet new consumers’ trends and behaviours.
During the presentation, we will present L’Oréal’s vision and Operations 4.0 programme and will illustrate a few POCs implemented with different technologies. We will introduce our new smart line: a new perfume bottling line using an industry 4.0 approach leveraging new technology suppliers and combining new technologies such as video, laser measurement, robotics, connectivity, data etc. This has led to significant reductions in change-over time, energy consumption and Capex and will set the standards for the development of new lines.
09:50 - 09:55
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09:55 - 10:25 - Case Studies
Lean & Operational Excellence
Matching your Stage of Lean Maturity to your Environment and Motivational Concepts
Christian Haupt, Operations Director, Grammer AG
Advanced Production Strategies
Assessing the Readiness of your Supply Chain
Dr Aristides Matopoulos, Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Aston University
This session discusses the supply chain challenges of upscaling in the manufacturing sector. Attend this session to:
Quality & Safety Management
Setting a Worldwide Example: An Award Winning Quality and Safety Programme
Reinhold Gietl, Factory Manager, Pilkington AG
10:25 - 11:25
iSolve & Networking Refreshments
11:25 - 11:55 - Case Studies
Lean & Operational Excellence
Implementing Lean on a Global Scale: Succeeding through Diversity of Products, Processes, and People
Alejandro Tassara, Global Director, Luvata Production System, Luvata
Richard Hainrihar, Global Director, Luvata Production System, Luvata
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Factory 4.0 Approach
Dr Jesús Mariano Fernández-García, Production Director, Thyssenkrupp Norte
Quality & Safety Management
The Implementation of a New Continuous Improvement Concept
Michael Thierschmann, Vice President Manufacturing & Quality, Voith Hydro Holding
11:55 - 12:00
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12:00 - 12:30 - Solution Spotlights
Lean & Operational Excellence
Effectively Managing Operational Risk while Driving Operational Excellence
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Flexibility through Nesting – Solutions for Building the Factory of the Future
Lars Skogmo, Head of Technology, Process and Automation, AECOM
Dr. Frank Keul, Manager, Research and Development, Process and Automation, AECOM
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Digital Innovations with SAP Manufacturing
Sasa Glisic, Digital Supply Chain Solution Principal, SAP Switzerland
12:30 - 12:35
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12:35 - 13:05 - Case Studies
Advanced Production Strategies
Simplify to Grow! – Reduce Bad Complexity
Martin Berg, Group Operations & Technology Director, Rockwool International A/S
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Impact of the Human Machine Interface in a Production Environment
Josef Kriegmair, Project Director, MTU Aero Engines
13:05 - 14:05
Networking Lunch
13:05 - 14:05 - Roundtables Led By
Creating Value in Your Operations
Q&A on Flexibility Through Nesting: Solutions for Building the Factory of the Future
Improve the Effectiveness of your Continuous Improvement Initiatives on an Ongoing Basis
Share your Digital Transformation Challenges
Agility for Modern Manufacturing with Enterprise-Grade Quote-to-Cash
14:05 - 14:35 - Case Studies
Lean & Operational Excellence
Manufacturing Improvement the Wright Way: Next Steps Towards Operational Excellence
Joe Portley, Senior Director Manufacturing, Orthopedics, Wright Group
Dan Griffin, Production Manager, Wright Medical Group
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Setting a Roadmap for Manufacturers on the Journey to a Smart Manufacturing Future
Uwe Küppers, Chairman EMEA, MESA
Lean & Operational Excellence
The X Factor in Lean Operations
Tjaart Van Den Berg, General Manager, Production, Omnia
The presentation will focus on critical the role that leadership plays during the implementation of change management and lean principles with the vision to implement or to improve to world class operations. All organizations need to improve the capabilities of their people, systems and processes, and when addressed intentionally through effective leadership, result in high employee engagement levels and employee behaviour changes which is essential during the strive towards world class operation.
The leaders of the organization determine the organizational culture and therefore the leadership style development of the leader is a crucial factor which, if unattended could derail the whole Lean implementation process. Stagnant leadership styles could result in defective and static stages of lean implementation, widening the gap between direction provided by the leader and implementation behaviour of employees.
Ultimately, progressive leadership styles create a climate of growth and engagement within the organization, beneficial for the journey of lean principle implementation.
14:35 - 14:40
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14:40 - 15:10 - Solution Spotlights
Lean & Operational Excellence
Improving SMART Gas Meter output by 72% in 9 months without CAPEX
Adrian Howe, Partner, Chartwell Consulting
This case study shows how, in the face of massive sales growth, one of our clients made a permanent step change in productivity over a 9 month period. The workshop will cover the following topics:
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Good, Bad & Ugly of Industry 4.0
Michael James, Chair Board of Directors, ATS Global BV
Advanced Production Strategies
Supporting Lean Manufacturing Efforts with Machine Translation Technology
Loïc René, Account Manager, SYSTRAN
15:10 - 16:10
iSolve & Networking Refreshments
Roundtable led by:
Test Yourself in the Plant De-Bottlenecking Challenge
16:10 - 16:40 - Case Studies
Advanced Production Strategies
Manufacturing Skills - UK Now and Post-Brexit
Dr Patrick McLaughlin, Programme Director: Cranfield Operations Excellence MSc, Cranfield University
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Taking Industry 4.0 Activity to the Next Level
Sibylle Büttner, Plant Manager, Continental Automotive GmbH
Lean & Operational Excellence
Lean Manufacturing Implementation at IMI Hydronics
Alberto Tureikis, Operations Lean Transformation – Division Director, IMI Hydronic Engineering
16:40 - 16:45
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16:45 - 17:15 - Solution Spotlights
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Smart Manufacturing – Preparing for Industry 4.0
Raffaello Lepratti, VP, MOM Business Development and Marketing, Siemens PLM Software
What is Smart Manufacturing? Why should you worry about it today? Attend this session to get a glimpse into the future of manufacturing, and understand what your enterprise will be facing as the industry transforms in Industry 4.0. See how Siemens is supporting manufacturers on this journey, with a comprehensive manufacturing engineering workflow through design and production, including:
Make sure you are considering all of the implications associated with Smart Manufacturing, and are deliberately preparing for Industry 4.0 today.
Lean & Operational Excellence
Why do so many Organisations get Lean & OpEx Wrong?
Lean & Operational Excellence
10 Supply Chain Behaviours that are Key in Determining Good Outcomes in Manufacturing Operations
John Harhen, Director & Principal, Orbsen Consulting
17:15 - 17:20
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17:20 - 17:55 - Keynote
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Made in UAE – First 3D-Printed Aviation Cabin Part Certified by an Airline-MRO
17:55 - 18:00
18:00 - 18:35
Evening Drinks Reception
19:00 - 22:30 - Awards Dinner
4th Annual Awards Dinner 2017
Berliner Fernsehturm
Delegates are able to purchase tickets for the Awards Dinner on a first-come, first-served basis.
08:00 - 08:55
Registration & Refreshments
08:55 - 09:00
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Dr Patrick McLaughlin, Programme Director: Cranfield Operations Excellence MSc, Cranfield University
Introductory remarks by the Chair in the plenary room
09:00 - 09:35 - Keynote
Lean & Operational Excellence
To Set Up a Manufacturing Excellence Programme and Way of Working within the Production in the Middle East
Stefan Köhler, General Manager AVI (Arabian Vehicle and Trucks Industry), Volvo and Renault Trucks
09:35 - 10:20 - Panel Discussion
Lean & Operational Excellence
How can Senior Leadership Engagement and a Change Management Structure Benefit your Lean Transformation?
Lisa Norcross, SVP Operational Excellence, E.ON
Prof. Dr. Torbjörn Netland, Chair of Production and Operations Management, ETH Zurich
Christian Haupt, Operations Director, Grammer AG
10:20 - 11:20
Networking Refreshments
11:20 - 11:50 - Case Studies
Leadership & Workforce Development
The Human Touch and Toyota Production System in the New Era of Industry 4.0
Stefano Cortiglioni, Toyota Academy: Business Improvement Director, Toyota Material Handling Europe
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Technical Innovation Roadmap – Industry 4.0
Israel Losada Salvador, Chief Operating Officer, Kitron Group
Lean & Operational Excellence
Why did Uniper Decide to Implement Operational Excellence?
Nigel Walker, Senior Vice President Operational Excellence, Uniper SE
The 3 pillars of our system:
11:50 - 11:55
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11:55 - 12:25 - Case Studies
Advanced Production Strategies
Improving Production Technologies through Supplier Collaboration
Leadership & Workforce Development
Organising for Success: Lessons from John Boyd
Dean Lenane, Managing Director, Europe, Fisher Dynamics
12:25 - 12:30
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12:30 - 13:00 - Case Studies
Industry 4.0 & Technology
Getting a Real and Sustainable Transformation
César Lombarte, Head of Manufacturing Plant and Lean Manager, B.Braun
Advanced Production Strategies
The Operational Excellence Effort at One of the Biggest Nickel Refineries in the World
John Pedersen, Head of Business System Center, Glencore Nikkelverk
13:00 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:30 - Case Studies
Leadership & Workforce Development
How to Develop Employees, and How Employees can Develop your Company
Rafal Biel, Production Manager, Eaton Automotive
Lean & Operational Excellence
Getting More Out of Your Lean Assessments
Prof. Dr. Torbjörn Netland, Chair of Production and Operations Management, ETH Zurich
14:30 - 14:35
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14:35 - 15:10 - Keynote
Advanced Production Strategies
Raising Product Quality through Supplier Development
Marc Moal, Head of Contract Manufacturing, Nestlé Nespresso
Thiago Dantas, Supplier Development Manager, Nestlé Nespresso
15:10 - 15:20
Chair’s Closing Remarks & End of Summit
16:30 - 19:30
BMW Plant Berlin – Factory Tour
During the exclusive guided tour, two groups of 25 people will be led through the mechanical production, engine assembly and the motorcycle assembly. The tour is approximately two hours long.
Please note: There were only 50 places on this factory tour and they were allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The tour is now Sold Out. Please enquire to be put on the waiting list.