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When:

Monday | 08:00AM - 12:00PM

Title:

World Class Manufacturing

Where:

Governors Hall - E & F - Acme, MI

Category:

Seminar

Event Description

World Class Manufacturing

Manufacturing excellence manifests itself in many ways. Twenty years ago, when The Machine that Changed the World was published, the principal focus was on lean manufacturing and the elimination of waste. Manufacturing excellence is an extension of lean and, like lean, requires a systemic perspective to achieve it. The critical role supplier's play as an extension of the manufacturing enterprise is another important consideration. Experts and automotive manufacturing leaders will provide insight into the breadth and depth of key systems that allow organizations to measure and achieve manufacturing excellence. Examples provided will touch on the integration of product and process engineering; the economies-of-scale achieved through global vehicle platforms with common engineering and manufacturing standards; strategic use of automation and labor; and overall organizational effectiveness in launching complex products with six-sigma quality levels.

SESSION SPONSOR:

Chair:

Jay S. Baron, Ph.D., President, Chairman and CEO, Center for Automotive Research Audio

Manufacturing Excellence

Speakers:

Don Jackson, President, Manufacturing, Volkswagen Chattanooga Operations, LLC Presentation Audio

Kenneth Knight, Executive Director, Global and North America Manufacturing Engineering, General Motors Presentation Audio

Ron Harbour, Partner, Oliver Wyman Presentation Audio

Manufacturing Productivity

Speakers:

Massimo Risi, Head of World Class Manufacturing, Chrysler Group LLC

Kevin Butt, General Manager/Chief Environmental/Safety Officer, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Presentation Audio

Mary Foster, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Inteva Products, LLC Presentation Audio

Panel Discussion Audio

Automotive News Suppliers' Choice

The top three winners of these awards will be announced. The biennial Automotive News OEM supplier innovation survey provides fascinating details on how the suppliers view the ability of their OEM customers to foster, encourage and actually implement the suppliers' innovations. The survey and award determination are conducted by J.D. Power and Associates for Automotive News and their partners at Deloitte.

5-7 p.m. Networking Social Hour: Under the Yellow Tent

Social Hour Sponsored by:

Location
Event Location	Governors Hall - E & F
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WHAT FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?

The family friendly Partners Program is available for all attendee families. In addition, the Resort and surrounding Traverse City area have numerous opportunities for family fun. Contact the Traverse City Convention Bureau at www.visittraversecity.com or (800) 872-8377.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES?

Social hours take place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings. A scramble golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

WHAT CAN MY SPOUSE/PARTNER ATTEND?

Your spouse or partner is welcome at all of the social hours. (Children are not permitted at the Monday - Wednesday social hours.)

WHAT IS THE CONFERENCE DRESS CODE?

The seminars are designed to foster a casual atmosphere for the informal exchange of ideas. Business casual is appropriate. Others wear more casual polo shirts and slacks.

WHAT IS THE SOCIAL HOUR DRESS CODE?

These are informal events. Attire will vary from sport coats to polo shirts and slacks (for men) and from summer dresses and skirts to pants and shirts (for women).

ARE MEALS INCLUDED?

Continental breakfast and lunch are included each day. Social hours are hosted Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

The first thing to do would be to find a colleague interested in replacing you. If your colleagues are already registered or unable to attend, please inform us in writing that you must cancel. To be eligible for a full refund of fees, notification of cancellation must be received in our office in writing by May 14, 2011. After this date, to be eligible for a refund of fees less the handling charge of $150.00 we must receive your request in writing before July 19, 2011. We regret that we cannot accept requests for refunds after that date.

HOW DO I GET MY CONFERENCE MATERIALS?

The registration desk is located in the Governors Prefunction area. We recommend that you pick up your name badge and conference materials at early registration on Sunday, from 5-7 p.m. or on Tuesday from 3:30-7 p.m. The registration desk is also open during the conference sessions. A name badge is required to gain admittance to the sessions. Please note: badges will be distributed the day before or morning of the first day of your registration so you may attend the social hours included in your registration.