World class manufacturers must adopt an aggressive continuous improvement doctrine that benchmarks critical departments; and promotes business efficiency and effectiveness in order to meet and surpass customer expectations in the commercial and aerospace defence sectors.
Tier 1 & 2 OEMs and suppliers, including SMEs must pivot and adopt a collaborative mode to enhance and drive their business in the design, manufacturing and delivery of aerospace products that meet the needs of customers around the world.
Participate in interactive panel discussions and discover next generation technologies that will impact positively on performance and competitiveness in aerospace manufacturing
Hear leading aerospace association members and advocates speak on the impact that globalization will have on aerospace manufacturing competitiveness in North America
Hear from aerospace visionaries on how to improve overall performance by applying Best Practices and Continuous Improvement principles
Attend interactive workshops given by leading solution providers who are enabling aerospace manufacturing and component suppliers to achieve maximum performance throughout their organizations and enterprises
Develop and expand your network through peer collaboration and gain real-time insights on emerging technology initiatives that support enhancement in the aerospace sector.
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SCHEDULE |
| Update in Progress |
Agenda Summary |
| 9:40 am - 10:20 am |
Featured Presentation Topic: Achieve Real-Time Visibility | Enhance Collaboration with Key Sourcing Partners Globally
OEM Reserved |
| 1:05 pm - 1:45 pm |
Featured Presentation Topic: Open RFID and Communication Standardin Aerospace and Defense
Mr. Denton M. Clark, Logistics and Sustainment Corporate Engineering and Technology
Lockheed Martin Corporation |
| 3:15 pm - 3:55 pm |
Featured Presentation: Supply Risk Management | Mitigate Risk through Enhanced Collaborative Initiatives
OEM Reserved |
| 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm |
Collaborative Panel Discussion: Supply Chain Risk Mitigation | Counterfeit Parts Strategic Initiatives
Chair: Reserved
Panellist: Airbus North America | Rolls-Royce |
| 9:40 am - 10:20 am |
Featured Presentation: Drive Global Supplier Connectivity | Next Generation RFID Initiative |
| 1:05 pm - 1:45 pm |
Featured Presentation: Enhance Supplier Performance through Data Analysis | Lean Tools |
| 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Collaborative Panel Discussion: Enhance Wireless Visibility Across the Enterprise - Supply Chain Initiatives
Chair:
Panellist: Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation |
| 9:40 am - 10:20 am |
Featured Presentation: Raytheon Global Vision | Lean Operational Excellence
Mr. Michael Shaughnessy, Senior Director, Development and Manufacturing
Raytheon Company |
| 1:05 pm - 1:45 pm |
Optimized Rapid Product Development
OEM Reserved |
| 3:15 pm - 3:55 pm |
Featured Presentation: Establish Collaborative Quality Manufacturing Partnerships - Drives DFM and Reduce Cycle TIme |
| 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm |
Collaborative Panel Discussion: Advanced Materials - Aerospace Manufacturer and Design | New Carbon Fibre Impacting New Process Tooling
Panel Chair: High-Performance Materials Institute, HPMI - FSU
Panellist: ATK Aerospace Structures | Goodrich Corporation | Bell Helicopter |
| 9:40 am - 10:20 am |
Featured Presentation: Streamline and Maximize Lean Green initiatives across the Enterprise
Mr. David Hitchings, Corporate Program Director
Northrop Grumman Corporation |
| 1:05 pm - 1:45 pm |
Featured Presentation: Enhance Production Improvement & Quality Assurance / Poke-Yoka Best Practice Methodology
Mr. Subramaniam Manivannan, Supplier Development Leader - Black Belt
Rolls-Royce North America |
| 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Collaborative Panel Discussion: Trends in Automation Systems, Assembly & Tooling
Panel Chair:
Panellist: Raytheon Company | GKN Aerosapce Structures |
| 9:40 am - 10:20 am |
Featured Presentation: Building Strategic Alliances and Partnerships with Key Stake Holders to ensure Quality Standards across the Manufacturing Enterprise |
| 1:05 pm - 1:45 pm |
Featured Presentation: Strategic Initiatives for Attracting and Building New Workforce for Aerospace Manufacturers and Suppliers |
| 3:15 pm - 3:55 pm |
Featured Presentation: Shaping the Culture to Create World Class Production Capabilities
Mr. John M. Taylor, Workforce Development and Integration Senior Manager
Lockheed Martin Corporation |
| 4:15 pm - 5:50 pm |
Collaborative Panel Discussion: Human Factor: Maximize and Enhance Workforce Performance
Panel Chair:
Panellist: Aerojet Corporation | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Rockwell Collins | Raytheon Company | Harris Corporation |
| 9:40 am - 10:20 am |
Featured Presentation: Maxamize ROI | Offshoring vs Onshoring in Challenging Economic Times
OEM Reserved |
| 1:05 pm - 1:45 pm |
Featured Presentation: Growth Partnership Initiatives: Acquisition vs Strategic Alliances for OEMs and Suppliers |
| 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Collaborative Panel Discussion: Finance and Global Impact - Aerospace OEMs and Suppliers
Panel Chair:
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