2017 FALL
IMPACT
MANUFACTURING
SUMMIT
Renaissance Schaumburg, Chicago, IL, October 1-3, 2017
The Manufacturing Industry’s Leading Executive Event
OVERVIEW
Join us for IMPACT
Fall 2017 and
get a fresh new
perspective on
how to optimize
your company’s
manufacturing
operations
No matter how efficient your manufacturing operations are, there is always room
for improvement. Often, the day-to-day challenges of managing people, systems
and operations leaves little time to keep informed on the latest technology and
innovation coming onto the market. You need access to this information to run your
manufacturing as efficiently as possible.
The true value of IMPACT is that it presents a boiling pot of information, ideas and
solutions, pulling together over 500 of the industry’s most influential executives
and almost all of the industry’s leading solution providers to push the boundaries of
manufacturing excellence.
Join us for IMPACT and during the event you’ll:
• Access the highest quality educational program in the industry. All sessions are
peer-led from senior-level manufacturing and operations executives sharing first
hand insights from the field
• Connect with carefully selected leading solution providers based on your
specific needs and areas of interest
• Network with over 400 of industry’s most influential executives
• Save company funds and your expense account when you qualify for the
Complimentary Full Access Conference Pass
• Save time with only 2 days out of the office including travel
Who should Attend?
IMPACT is attended by senior-level executives from the world’s largest and most
successful organizations, but we also welcome mid-sized organizations and
executives from manager level upwards.
End users of manufacturing solutions attend as VIP Guests and once qualified, receive
a Complimentary Full Access Conference Pass.
Titles include: CEO / COO / CIO and VP / Director / Manager of: Manufacturing,
Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement and Quality Control.
Note: Providers of solutions can only attend if they are exhibiting or sponsoring the
conference.
INTERESTED AND WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
Contact us:
Kristin Hennes, Attendee Relations Manager
424.334.5143 // [email protected]
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YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PASS TO IMPACT
What does my Complimentary
to IMPACT include?
• $200 flight reimbursement
• Full Access pass to the world class
educational program
• Customized schedule to connect
you with relevant leading solution
providers
• 1 night’s hotel accommodation at
the Renaissance Schaumburg
• Full on-site catering including:
2 x Drinks Receptions
2 x Full Buffet Breakfasts
2 x Lunches
1 x Networking Dinner
• Refreshments and snacks
throughout the day
• Access to download the full book of
Conference Presentations after the
event via a secure website
• Fantastic networking opportunity
with other high profile peers
Why is my pass to IMPACT free?
The reason why we can cover the cost of
VIP Passes for qualified attendees relates
to the element of the program where we
coordinate targeted research meetings
with exhibitors. For exhibitors this presents
a much more effective route to connect
with potential partners than a traditional
trade show or conference and as such
they are prepared to pay a premium for
exhibiting. We then essentially pass this
premium on by covering the cost of the
VIP Passes for qualified attendees.
IMPACT is all about relevance and saving you time
The good news all around is that the targeted research appointments are also
perceived as one of the most valuable elements of the program by attendees.
It’s a genuine win - win for both exhibitors and attendees. We only connect you
with suppliers of solutions in which you have an active interest in researching.
You’ll be met by a senior-level executive who has taken time to prepare pertinent
information, relevant to your company and areas of interest. You have a relaxed
informal discussion to understand what they have to offer and if their
technology might work for your unique needs. It is without doubt the most time
efficient medium to research and understand what cutting edge technology is
potentially available to help optimize your operations.
This portion of the event reflects around 25% of your time at the conference,
with the remaining 75% being made up of Keynote Presentations, Plenary
Presentations, Case Studies and Round-table Discussions.
Reviews from previous IMPACT summits
“Excellent venue, hospitality, relative topics, speakers and learned MUCH more on
the one on one’s than expected. Having attended IRCE, I found this to be not only
time saving but more educational.”
- CEO, Art of Appreciation
“IMPACT Manufacturing Summit is really a great event in terms of value added
educational sessions and targeted research meetings with exhibitors/solution
providers organized over two days. Not a crowded event at all. Big thank you to
organizers who are always eager to provide all the attendees excellent service
and help. The format and time management is really super. I have been learning
new things every time.”
- Executive Director, Quality Control, Cytovance Biologics, Inc.
“In the current economic environment, I have to prioritize outside events. This is a
very worthwhile event but the programming with the complimentary pass makes
it an event I will not pass upon.”
- Director, Contract Services Process Excellence, Emerson
“I was able to benchmark my organization against other similar companies, and
also learn about state of the art solutions for handling our rapid growth.”
- Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Articure, Inc.
“This is a well-conceived format with excellent speakers and topics. My peers
in attendance were knowledgeable people and I look forward to developing
multiple relationships with many of them. Keep it up this is a great concept.”
- VP of Finance and Operations, Weston Forest Products Inc.
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SAMPLING OF 2016 IMPACT ATTENDEES
Acme Industries
Quality Manager
ADVA Optical
Networking
Vice President, Global
Strategic Procurement
Advanced Bionics
VP of Operations
AGCO - GSI
Quality Director, GSI NA
Aisin USA
Manufacturing
Engineer
Ashcroft Inc
Lean & CI Manager
Kohler Co.
Corporate Continuous
Improvement Manager
Costex
Supply Chain Manager
Freudenberg Medical
Production Manager
Komatsu America Corp
Procurement Manager
CR Bard
Operations Manager
Garmin
Sr. Director, Operations
Excellence
Lam Research
Sr Director, Global
Quality
GE Healthcare
VP - SC
Lenovo
Exec Director Western
Manufacturing Ops
Perceptron
Director of Field
Operations
Lenze Americas
VP of Electronic
Operations
Peterbilt Motors
Company (PACCAR)
Advanced Manufacturing
Engineering Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Sr. Managing Director
Cytovance Biologics, Inc.
Executive Director,
Quality Control
Deere & Co.
Global Director
Avantor Performance
Materials
Manufacturing VP
Dell
Director Operations &
Client Solutions
Avery Dennison
Operations Manager
Dematic
Software Applications
Developer
Derbigum Americas
Quality Mngr/ Director
DI Graphics
Production Manger
Beauticontrol
Production Manager
Digital Ally, Inc.
CFO
Blendtec
Director of Supply Chain
Eaton
MFG Engineering
Manager
BrassCraft
VP Global Operations &
Product Engineering
Elkhart Brass
Director of Quality
& Continuous
Improvement
Emerson
Bridon
Vice President Operations Director, Contract
Services Process
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Excellence
Quality Manager
Faradyne Motors, LLC
Carley Foundry Inc
Supply Chain Manager
VP of Quality
Flex Corporation
Caterpillar Inc.
Plant Manager
Manager, Global Product
Flex-N-Gate Texas
Realization
IT Manager
Click Bond Inc.
FMC Technologies, Inc
Quality Assurance Mgr
Manager of Operations Cognex Corporation
Direct Drive Systems
Operations Manager
Foodpro Int’l, Inc.
Commercial Vehicle
President
Vice President of
Operational Excellence
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Shell Oil Products
Contract Manager
Fortive
Operations Manager
Autosplice
Chief Operating Officer
Bourn & Koch, Inc.
Quality/Lean Manager
Omni Aerospace
VP Business & Product
Development
Cordstrap
VP, Global Operations
Danaher
Operations Manager Namco, Joslyn Clark, &
Partlow Divisions
Bayer HealthCare LLC
VP of Consumer Health
Manufacturing NA
SFI
VP Operations &
Engineering
Ford
Lean Manufacturing
Specialist
Atricure Inc
Director of MFG
Engineering
Baseline Distribution
EVP
Nvidia
Sr Manager, Operations
Process Management
Continental Automotive
Global Quality Category
Manager
General Kinematics
Corporation
Director of Continual
Improvement
Kimberly Clark
IT Manager
General Motors
Global Program Quality
Manager
Mahindra, MNATC
Head of Advanced
Manufacturing
Hewlett Packard
Director, Supply Chain
Transformation
Malarkey Roofing
Director of Quality
Highland Industries
Quality Manager
Honeywell International
Director of Asset
Management and
Process Excellence
IDEX Corporation
Director Sourcing
Ingredion Incorporated
Sr. Director - Continuous
Improvement
Interface
Director of Lean Product
Development
Jabil
Sr. Director Lean Six
Sigma
Jeromes Furniture
Director of Quality
Johnson Controls
Principle Leader CI
Culture, VSF and VF
Johnson Controls
BPO Senior Manager
JRMI Ltd
Operations Manager
JWF Industries
Vice President Operations
Keihin North America
General Manager
Production Operations
Kester, an ITW Company
Operations Manager
Mercury Marine
Senior Central Quality
Manager
Midco International
Quality Assurance
Manager
Midway Products Group
Director of Quality
Mi-Jack Products
Vice President of
Manufacturing
Miller Weldmaster Corp
President/COO
Mity Lite Inc.
Dir of Manufacturing
MSA - The Safety
Company
VP and General Manager
of Northern NA
Netgear
Sr Director, Worldwide
Operations Engineering
Nike
Sr. Director - Global
Lean Enterprise
Nilfisk - Hydramaster
Director of Operations
Northrop Grumman
Manager
Nosco
Director of Continuous
Improvement
Palmer Associates
CEO
Parker Hannifin
Global Quality Director
Phibro Animal Health
Manager of
Manufacturing Systems
PING
Director of Quality
POCO Graphite
Aerospace Product
Manager
PPG Industries
Production Manager
Procter and Gamble
Plant Manager - Cape
Girardeau
Qorvo
VP Of Oregon Operations
QSC
Sr. Director, Strategic
Operations & NPI
Raytheon
Quality Strategy &
Business Operations
Manager
Raytheon
Logistics & Continuous
Improvement Manager
Rexnord Aerospace
Operations Manager Areospace Seals
Richemont
Industrial Engineer
Shutterfly
Production Manager
Sloan
Director - Manufacturing
Engineering
SolarWorld Americas Inc
President
Suss Microtec
VP Operations
Taser International, Inc
Director of Quality
TDIndustries
Director of Manufacturing
Tempursealy
Dynamics Solutions
Architect
Tesla Motors Inc.
Statistical Process Control
Manager
The Timken Company
Continuous Improvement
Manager
The Valspar Corporation
Director LSS, North
America and Latin America
Traditional Medicinals
Director of Engineering
Trinity Aero
Estimating Manager
UNICOM Engineering
Sr. Director of
Manufacturing Operations
Utex Industries
Plant Manager
Volcom LLC
Global Development Mngr
VQ OrthoCare
COO
VT Milcom
Production Manager
Weyerhaeuser
ROi
Exec Director Manufacturing &
Distribution
Manufacturing Technology
Group Manager
Scaled Composites, LLC
VP Manufacturing Ops
Young Living Essential Oils
Sr. Director of Global
Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Schlumberger
Manufacturing Manager
Xerox
Global Alliance Director
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Sunday, October 1st, 2017
5:00 - 7:00pm - Welcome Cocktail Reception & Registration
Monday, October 2nd, 2017
7:30 - 9:00am - Breakfast Buffet
8:00 - 8:50am - Keynote Presentation
9:00 - 1:00pm - Breakout Track Sessions for Case Studies,
Plenary Presentations & Panel Discussions, One-on-One
Meetings
1:00 - 2:00pm - Gourmet Lunch
2:00 - 6:00pm - Breakout Track Sessions for Case Studies,
Plenary Presentations & Panel Discussions, One-on-One
Meetings
7:00pm - Networking Dinner and Drinks Reception
Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
7:30 - 9:00am - Breakfast Buffet
8:00 - 8:50am - Keynote Panel Discussion
9:00 -12:10pm - Breakout Track Sessions for Case Studies,
Plenary Presentations & Panel Discussions, One-on-One
Meetings
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
During IMPACT Fall 2017 attendees will have the unique opportunity to network with senior peers, share knowledge and hear
presentations from carefully selected group of expert speakers, as well as participate in targeted one-on-one research meetings
with leading solution providers that meet their individual needs. This year, the 100% peer-driven educational program will be
centered around 5 key themes addressing the most pressing challenges throughout the supply chain.
At IMPACT you can also customize your schedule by choosing up to 3 themes to mix and match between tracks a to fit your
specific needs and challenges. Take control of your learning experience and design your own agenda.
Don’t miss an interactive learning expertise crafted by manufacturing executives for manufacturing executives.
4 KEY THEMES
Leadership, Innovation & Digital MFG
• Leadership Planning and Development: Influencing Without
Authority
• Product Development & Innovation: Quality, Design, Processes
and Return on Investment
• Risk Management
• Leveraging Technology for Real -Time RCCA (Root Cause
Analysis and Corrective Action) Events
• How to Economically “Hook Up” Factory Machines: Low Cost
Approach to The Internet of Things
Continuous Improvement
Workforce & Talent Management
•
Improving Current Employee Engagement and
Productivity Levels
• Streamlining Production Processes to Reduce Costs
and Meet Production Goals
• How to Attract Millennials into Perceived Lower Tech
Manufacturing Careers
•
Skills Needed for Smart Manufacturing
Plant & Facilities Management
•
Successful Continuous Improvement Strategies
•
Automation of Packaging and Filling Operations
•
Ensuring Sustainability of Programs
•
Manufacturing Execution System- Is it worth it?
•
Workplace Motivation for Continuous Improvement
•
New Technologies for Plant Optimization
•
Innovative Application to Lean & Six Sigma Processes
•
How Best to Run an Optimization Project?
Supply Chain Agility
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
AS A SPEAKER?
Please contact: Lucia Contreras, Program Content Director
424-334-5148 // [email protected]
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SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Since 2013 IMPACT has become a vital marketing tool for the manufacturing industry’s leading solution providers.
The following companies have sponsored one or more IMPACT events:
SOLUTION PROVIDERS
powered by
A S S E T
I N T E R A C T I V E
SherTrack
Demand-Driven Manufacturing
S U P P L Y
C H A I N
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VENUE
Renaissance Schaumburg, Chicago, IL, October 1-3, 2017
Our Schaumburg hotel accommodations boast stylish design and luxurious comfort. Located in an
accessible hub with a sophisticated collection of retail and culinary options such as Sam & Harry’s and
Woodfield Mall, this Schaumburg, Illinois hotel serves as an indigenous ambassador for entire Chicagoland
area…and a gateway for the entire Midwest.
Experience refined style at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg where stunning design blends seamlessly
with impeccable service.
BOOK
NOW!
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If you are interested in attending the IMPACT Manufacturing Summit, please call
Kristin Hennes, Attendee Relations Manager
424-334-5143 // [email protected]
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SMARTER MEETINGS.
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Quartz Events is a specialist event organizer, producing industry leading Conferences and
Summits catering to senior level executives in a diverse and rapidly expanding range of
industries.