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3 | Challenge Your Peers Session: What common challenges do companies face when developing and implementing a supply chain transformation strategy, and how can these be overcome?

Technological Innovations – Which specific technologies have had the most significant impact on improving and modernizing supply chains recently? Can you share examples of successful implementations? Sustainability and Resilience – How can companies effectively integrate sustainability goals into their supply chains without compromising on efficiency or cost? What are some best practices in this area?Read more

Case Study: Connected Supply Chain Planning – Sustainable supply chain management in the context of flexible packaging

The presentation explores the paradigm of Connected Supply Chain Planning, focusing on sustainable supply chain management within the realm of flexible packaging. It further discusses the environmental implications of flexible packaging, scrutinizing plastic production in the context of recycling and waste management, and demonstrates how the adoption of flexible packaging extends the shelf life ofRead more

Refreshment Break & Networking

Get coffee, get snacks, make connections and talk with your peers – and have the chance to actively participate in product and service demos on the expo floor.  Read more

CASE STUDY: Empowering Manufacturers: Leveraging Machine Expertise to Drive Data-Driven Production

Join us for an insightful exploration into the realm of smart manufacturing, where data-driven services and artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing operational excellence. This presentation will delve into the strategies and technologies driving improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), including AI-powered component recognition and data-based condition analysis. We will also discuss the future landscape ofRead more

CASE STUDY: Driving Digital Transformation – Insights from Michelin’s Factories and Their Approach to Connecting Shopfloor Workers

Navigating Change in the Digital Era In this engaging talk, Catherine Tranchant from Michelin will guide us through the fascinating journey of digital transformation within the company. We’ll explore how Michelin leverages technology, emotional intelligence, and cross-border collaboration to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and create a resilient workforce. Whether you’re an industry professional or simplyRead more

CASE STUDY: The Future of the Automotive Industry: Digital Twins and MBSE for Sustainable and Efficient System Development

Digitization is becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry, especially through the use of Digital Twins and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). This presentation explores the challenges and benefits of integrating Digital Twins along the V-model and demonstrates how these technologies, combined with DevOps practices (CI/CD/CT), can accelerate and optimize system development. A case study onRead more

THE RETHINK! SMART MANUFACTURING EUROPE WORLD CAFÉ SESSION | Rounds 4 – 5

Two more World Café Rounds (30 minutes each): Even more challenges, solutions and ideas.Find your Top 3 Key Take Aways!Read more

REFRESHMENT BREAK & NETWORKING

Get coffee, get snacks, make connections and talk with your peers – and have the chance to actively participate in product and service demos on the expo floor.Read more

Challenge Your Peers

What are Challenge Your Peers Sessions?  In the Challenge Your Peers session, you have the opportunity to enter into an interactive exchange with your peers in order to generate different ideas on the same question. The topics are requested directly from all participants in advance and selected according to the current challenges of the community.Read more

ICEBREAKER

 WHAT IS THE ICEBREAKER SESSION? On the evening before the conference, we start with our Icebreaker Roundtables. The participants come together in an informal and pleasant setting to get to know each other before the conference starts and to get into conversation with each other at moderated round tables. The moderators have brought provocativeRead more