Aug 26 - Aug 28, 2012
Montelucia ResortScottsdale, AZ, USA
In this paper, Cisco draws on recent literature and company case studies to highlight the dimensions of innovation success most critical for manufacturing companies, and suggests people, process, and technology capabilities needed to transform a manufacturer's ability to innovate.
Case Study: An international automotive manufacturing company with a global network of over 300,000 employees used UpsideContract to add value to its business and contract processes.
This case study based on a lean manufacturing process looks at how Boeing made dramatic changes to the face and working model of Boeing's 737 operations that resulted in production gains of 50%, a space reduction of 40%, and a cultural shift to on-site teamwork and persistent communication.
Faced with grim predictions of energy supply and consumption, humankind is responding with tremendous efforts to capture and cultivate renewable resources. GIS technology is supporting and underlying the progress of this monumental change.
The 8th edition of the Facts gives a snapshot of the state of U.S. manufacturing, and exhibits its strengths and challenges. The Facts clearly show that manufacturing continues to play a vital role in the U.S. economy.
When integrating bonding technology into a manufacturing process, an optimum result is only achieved if all parts of the total system are harmonized with each other to the best possible degree. This is a service that IFAM offers to its customers.
This paper builds the intellectual case for why the United States needs a serious national manufacturing strategy.
This paper shares exclusive interviews with Goldwind's Vice President and Suzlon China's CEO - providing their insights on the booming Chinese wind market. It also has a special regional focus on the Nordics with their abundance of natural resources and potential to generate renewable power for other European countries.
Gabriela Martin, Manager of Environmental Commitments for ComEd discusses one of Chicago's best-kept secrets - the commitment to solar power, wind energy, and everything green in-between.
Bill Robertson, Senior Project Manager, Emerson Process Management explains the importance of contracting a main automation contractor (MAC) to manage automation project risk.