Workshop: Smart Manufacturing – Why it Matters and How to Achieve it
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Workshop: Smart Manufacturing – Why it Matters and How to Achieve it

This workshop is designed for manufacturing professionals, operational leaders, technology teams, and decision-makers interested in understanding the value of Smart Manufacturing and identifying practical steps toward implementation. Whether your organization is just beginning its digital transformation journey or looking to expand existing capabilities, this workshop offers a foundation for making informed, strategic decisions

Workshop: Smart Manufacturing – Why It Matters and How to Achieve It

Event Overview: Join us for a half-day educational workshop exploring the importance of Smart Manufacturing and how manufacturers can successfully implement it to strengthen their operations and remain competitive in an evolving industrial landscape. This workshop will introduce the foundational principles of Smart Manufacturing, examine how people, processes, and technology work together to drive operational improvements, and provide practical guidance for developing an implementation strategy. In this workshop, you will learn:

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Speakers: 1) Conrad Leiva – VP of Ecosystem and Workforce Development, CESMII and 2) Tim Stuart – President, Visual Decisions, Inc.

The Competitive Need for Smart Manufacturing:

  • What Smart Manufacturing is and why it matters to manufacturers
  • Closing the gap between technology enablement and business strategy
  • Bringing together people, processes, and technology to develop new capabilities
  • Addressing workforce concerns and preparing for organizational change

Smart Manufacturing Building Blocks:

  • Core Smart Manufacturing principles
  • Moving beyond traditional process control and dashboards: Industry 3.0 vs. Industry 4.0
  • The partnership between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT)
  • Smart Manufacturing platforms and applications
  • The synergy between Lean principles and Smart Manufacturing

Taking the First Step:

  • Identifying critical success areas for Smart Manufacturing
  • Understanding your organization’s current state
  • Establishing a strategic vision and implementation roadmap
  • Prioritizing quick wins alongside longer-term initiatives

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