2025 MX.0 Southeast Agenda

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In today's fast-paced world, harnessing digital information is key to overcoming challenges and achieving measurable results. Get ready to take not-to-be-missed lessons from this NPI story, which illustrates how to successfully turn practical data analysis into tangible solutions to drive success. Be prepared to be inspired to unlock the potential of digital information to achieve your goals during a new product launch.

Transformation and advancement, and therefore, growth, for US manufacturers is based on data + automation. However, how do you converge your data and automation initiatives, and make sure you're making the most of all the technologies you're employing? As technologies evolve, the opportunities to apply Advanced Analytics, AI, GenAI with your Automation strategies can radically step change your performance.

Join this panel of experienced, tech-savvy manufacturing leaders to learn from lessons in taking a holistic approach to effectively integrating different digital tools and technologies. Explore what is next for the evolution of automation with intelligence!

Hear your audience questions addressed, as well as:
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- Where do you start with convergence between Automation and Data (IoT, SCADA, OT, etc.)?
- What are better practices when automating your operations with today’s modern technology stack?
- What steps can you take to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks and maximize resilience if you do get hit?
- What does IT/OT convergence look like, and how can different business heads be the best partner?

Join Tariq Shiblaq and Lonnie West as they share insights and successes from their digital transformation journey within Bausch+Lomb's manufacturing operations.

This fast-paced discussion covers a lot of ground and highlights the multiple areas of impact:
- Identifying opportunities where new applications and tools can both solve challenges and reduce operating costs
- Discussing the impact of new technologies and how existing processes were adapted
- Reviewing new approaches taken to condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and digital paperless validation systems in a highly regulated environment
- Quantifying sustainability wins
- Managing culture and moving people from a place of discomfort to digital-first thinking

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Participate in an interactive group learning and discussion session of your choice. Each ‘classroom’ will involve short presentations and facilitated closed-room discussions.  Learn from peers' wins and failures, benchmark, and collaborate to come up with new opportunities and solutions to problems.

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Most manufacturers understand that they need to modernize their practices to remain competitive, but they struggle with a realistic plan to implement Industry 4.0 technology and Smart Manufacturing techniques to achieve the required digital transformation. We will share in this session how manufacturers are setting the right mindset, aligning the team, and putting a practical plan in place with all the right business and process considerations for their companies.

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Five years ago, TICO was still using paper for some processes; digital transformation was not a thing.
 
However, from starting with digitalizing work instructions, to building up their own MES, a lot has been achieved over the past five years, and now much more can be produced with a lot less pressure to rely on a declining labor and skills pool.  
  
So how did they do it, what did they do, and how did they make sure they spent their dollars wisely?  
  
Join Michael Rousch to dig into the details of how they doubled their production between 2022 and 2023 by letting the data drive what they do at TICO. Exploring approaches to people, processes, and technology, Michael's lessons learned, and future plans are not to be missed if you're looking to start or scale your digital roadmap.  

Join Richard Shaw as he does a quick but meaningful demo of the technology commonly used IIoT / Digital Transformation.
 
Breakdown the software stack of:

- (M)QTT – Used to provide communication between other components of the stack.
- (I)nfluxDB – Used to store all the sensor data.
- (N)ode Red – Low code platform to process logic, model data, and write to the database.
- (G)rafana – Commonly used platform in IT for dashboards and monitoring.

In a dynamic, low-volume, high-mix job shop, operational excellence can seem elusive. Join us as we unpack how combining real-time data from OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), RTLS (Real-Time Locating System), and APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) systems with advanced analytics transformed our plant’s performance, delivering impressive financial and customer-centric results.
 
Learn how we improved operating profit, reduced lead times, and boosted on-time delivery, all while enhancing customer satisfaction and winning market share, and a prestigious President’s Award. Discover actionable insights into transforming complex operations into competitive advantage.

Hear three manufacturers summarize an impactful digital tech implementation that has brought meaningful benefits to their manufacturing processes in no more than 10 minutes.  

Join as each presenter shares the business problem they identified and how they resolved it. Benefit from hearing the best practices that you can apply to your operations.

ERP transitions are very complex, costly and can have huge negative impacts. Hear firsthand experience on ways to get out front to lead your effort to have a more positive impact and more importantly, what to try to avoid.

Pick up lessons in how to:
- Structure your PMO (program management office) to be a driving force
- Know your data
- Get out front of your edge system integrations
- Prepare and augment your teams-
-  Avoid technical debt from weighing you down

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