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2012 IW Best Plants Conference Slideshow

Apr. 25, 2012

Welcome Attendees!

Lucas Oil Stadium was host to an evening of pure fun during IndustryWeek's 2012 Best Plants conference. Attendees participated in field-goal kicking and football throwing contests, toured the stadium, took pictures with the Lombardi Trophy, visited the locker rooms, ate and drank, and simply enjoyed themselves. It was a nice complement to days full of learning.
Driving Toward Full Flexibility

"In the future we'll be able to build vehicles with an infinitely variable mix, with very little or no downtime -- and my mantra is none." -- Keynote speaker James Tetreault, vice president, North America Manufacturing -- Ford Motor Co.
Manufacturing's Time is Now

"I believe right now is manufacturing's time. We are in the spotlight in a way that we haven't been for many decades. Manufacturing is leading the U.S. out of the recession. It is time for a manufacturing rebirth in the U.S." -- Keynote speaker Mary Vermeer Andringa, president and CEO of Vermeer Corp., and chair of the National Association of Manufacturers
We are the Champions

IW Best Plants conference attendees stream onto the field at Lucas Oil Stadium, no doubt imagining their own Super Bowl moments.
How to Create a System for Change

"If you want to cause change, you have to have the resources that cause change. In some cases that means engineering, in some cases it means money, in some cases it means time. We control people's access to all of those things when they're at work working for us, so if they need those resources in order to cause change, we have to provide those resources." -- Keynote speaker Raymond Floyd, senior vice president,Suncor Energy, Inc.
The Real Deal

Yes, that is the Lombardi Trophy. No, those are not Indianapolis Colts players. They are IW Best Plants conference attendees, all of whom had the opportunity to get their photo taken with the Super Bowl trophy.
Seeking a Solution

Solutions Hall provided attendees, sponsors and exhibitors alike an opportunity to meet and discuss ways to improve their manufacturing operations. It was also the location for the conference's continuous breaks, as well as the opening night reception.
Sustainability Pays Off

Keynote speaker Rich Wells discussed how sustainable business practices at Dow Chemical deliver both bottom-line results as well as ecological benefits. Wells is vice president and site director, Michigan Operations, The Dow Chemical Co.
Sessions for Many Interests

Looking for best practices in rapidly integrating a newly acquired business? IndustryWeek's 2012 Best Plants conference had a session for you.
So, You Wanna Kaizen?

Conference attendees learned about kaizen from Mike Thelen, continuous improvement leader, Wells Enterprises -- Blue Bunny.
Never Get Complacent

“I think it is critical as a CEO to never get complacent, and I think in this industry we run as if someone is going to pull us down from behind any minute." -- Keynote speaker Gregory B. Kenny, president & CEO, General Cable Corp.
Continuous Improvement at Clabber Girl

Clabber Girl was one of 10 manufacturers that generously provided plant tours during the 2012 IW Best Plants conference. Conference attendees who attended this tour saw examples of value stream mapping, 5S and SMED, among other process improvements.
Indianapolis Colts?

Not Indianapolis Colts, but 2012 IW Best Plants attendees on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium.

IndustryWeek's 2012 Best Plants conference was 2.5 days of plant tours, keynote speakers, educational sessions, networking and a rousing social event at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Here is a quick tour of 2012 version of this annual event. The conference took place April 23-25.

2012 IW Best Plants Conference Slideshow

Welcome Attendees!

Driving Toward Full Flexibility

Manufacturing's Time is Now

We are the Champions

How to Create a System for Change

The Real Deal

Seeking a Solution

Sustainability Pays Off

Sessions for Many Interests

So, You Wanna Kaizen?

Never Get Complacent

Continuous Improvement at Clabber Girl

Indianapolis Colts?

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2012 IW Best Plants Conference Slideshow

Welcome Attendees!

Driving Toward Full Flexibility

Manufacturing's Time is Now

We are the Champions

How to Create a System for Change

The Real Deal

Seeking a Solution

Sustainability Pays Off

Sessions for Many Interests

So, You Wanna Kaizen?

Never Get Complacent

Continuous Improvement at Clabber Girl

Indianapolis Colts?

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