West Chester Manufacturing Forum

TOPICS:

CSH /DRMA 2011 Regional  Manufacturing Survey Results  
You read the results of national surveys and listen to national pundits.  But, do those results reflect conditions in our region? Learn what manufacturers in our region said about key trends, highlights and concerns within the industry.  

Presented by: Dennis McLaughlin, Shareholder, Manufacturing Industry Chair, Clark Schaefer Hackett

Survival of the Fittest?  
The last recession prompted manufacturers to tighten their belts and cut any remaining fat in their organization.  However, with economic uncertainty as the new normal, your company needs to go beyond lean. Join leading experts on process improvement, to explore ways to become fit, nimble, quick and smart.  Learn which techniques are appropriate for your company and how they can be used to increase your revenue, improve competitiveness, and increase production capacity.

Presented by: Jim Lay, Owner, J.F. Lay & Associates and David Velie, Managing Partner, Amend Consulting

Who should attend? Business owners, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, and other executives of Manufacturers and Distributors.

What will you learn? The understanding of the importance of identifying the root cause of problems; A working knowledge of various tool strengths, weaknesses, where and when to apply them for best results; The understanding of key requirements for organizational realignment; and The ability to identify the right approach for the right challenge at the right time.