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The New Era of Creative Manufacturing

11th Annual

Manufacturing Leadership Summit

Featuring the Annual Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala

BOLD IDEAS. POWERFUL CONNECTIONS. WINNING STRATEGY

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THE MANUFACTUR ING L EADERSH I P COMMUNITY

June 2 - 4, 2015Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Carlsbad, CA

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TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND1. STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE: Changing business conditions and rapidly advancing technologies are re-writingthe ground rules in manufacturing. Don’t be left behind.

2. GET EXPOSED TO THE UNCONVENTIONAL: What’s the next big idea in manufacturing? What new concepts are arising and being developed that could changeof even upset your business? Get plugged into the latestthinking from the best minds in the industry, academia and research communities.

3. TAP INTO NEW KNOWLEDGE SOURCES: Network withother executives from across the spectrum of manufacturing – operations, supply chain, product design, IT, R&D. Hear different perspectives on common opportunities andchallenges from executives in both discrete and process industries.

4. GAIN COMPETITIVE INSIGHTS: Success today depends upon a deft marriage of new business models and game-changing technologies. Understand what Manufacturing 4.0, 3D printing, cloud computing, Big Data and analytics, advanced robotics can do for your company.

5. LEARN NEW LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Leading a manufacturingcompany in a time of flatter organizational structures, demands for greater collaboration from younger employees,and increased connectivity with suppliers and customers requires a major change in mindset. Acquire new techniques and skills to lead effectively in the 21st century.

ABOUT THE MANUFACTURINGLEADERSHIP COMMUNITYThe Manufacturing Leadership Community, part of Frost & Sullivan, offers an integrated portfolio of leadership networking, information and professional development products, programs, and services for industrial executives worldwide. Our mission is to help senior executives define and shape a betterfuture for themselves, their organizations and the industry at large. MLC’s portfolio consists of the Manufacturing Leadership Council, an invitation-onlyexecutive organization; the annual Manufacturing Leadership Summit conference; the Manufacturing Leadership Awards program; and the ManufacturingLeadership Journal. For more information, visit us at: www.gilcommunity.com

PAST PARTICIPANT PROFILE

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SNAPSHOT OF PAST PARTICPANTS

WHO WILL ATTEND

n Manufacturingn Operationsn Supply Chain

n ITn Production & Designn R&D

n Innovationn Engineeringn Operational Excellence

Executives seeking to learn, benchmark and share best practices in manufacturingexcellence and innovation, including CEO, COO, CIO, Vice Presidents and Directors of:

3MAdams Golf, Inc.Agilent TechnologiesAlcoaAlliance Rubber CompanyAmerican Axle and Manufacturing, Inc.Appleton Papers Inc.Applied Materials, IncorporatedAquate CorpAvnet, Inc.BAE SystemsBally Technologies, Inc.Baxter HealthcareBig Ass Fan CompanyBMW Manufacturing Corp., LLC.Boeing CorporationBoston ScientificBridge Publications, Inc.Campbell Soup CompanyChrysler Group LLCCISCOCoca-Cola CompanyColgate PalmoliveCooperVision, Inc.COTYCovidienCummins, Inc.Deere & CompanyDell Inc.Dr Pepper Snapple GroupDuPontEatonEli LillyElkay Manufacturing CompanyExcel DryerFiat Group Automobile SpaFlextronicsFord Motor CompanyGenentech, Inc.General ElectricGeneral MotorsGlatfelter CompanyGraphicast, Inc.Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationHewlett Packard (HP)Honeywell AerospaceIBMIngersoll-Rand CompanyJohnson ControlsKing Innovation

Kohler Co.L-3 Communications CorporationLand O'Lakes IncLexmark InternationalLockheed Martin Aeronautics CompanyL'Oreal USAMcCain FoodsMerck & Co., Inc.Mercury MarineMichelinMityLiteMotorolaNanocomp Technologies, Inc.Neptuno Engineering & ManufacturingNew FlyerNicolet Plastics, Inc.ORACLEOwens CorningPACCARPanasonic Factory Solutions Company Peterbilt Motors CompanyPratt & WhitneyProcter & GambleProtoplast Inc.RadiSys CorporationRaytheon Missile SystemsRubadue Wire Co., Inc.S&S Hinge CompanySaint-Gobain CorporationSanminaSaudi AramcoSpectrum ControlsStanley Black & DeckerSub-Zero Group Inc.Sunsweet Growers, IncorporatedTexas Institute of ScienceThe Dow Chemical CompanyTraneTrojan BatteryUI LABSUMC, Inc.USGVictor TechnologiesViking CorpVirTex EnterprisesWatson Grinding & ManufacturingWMS Gaming, A Scientific Games Co.Women in ManufacturingXerox Corporation

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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015

6:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Council Dinner**Please note this is for Manufacturing Leadership Council Members Only.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, relax, and be ready to meet-and-greet!

8:00am Golf Tournament1:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Council Annual Meeting*

*Please note this is for Manufacturing Leadership Council Members Only.

3:00pm Sponsor Workshop & Orientation6:00pm ‘Round the World’ Opening Reception

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 20156:15am Early Risers Run/Walk7:45am Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Exhibition8:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks8:50am Creative Manufacturing at Ford:

The All-Aluminum F-1509:20am Navigating the Manufacturing Leadership Summit9:30am Toward a Biologically-Inspired Definition

of Sustainability10:00am Networking, Refreshment, and Exhibition Break10:15am Session to Session Travel Time10:20am Attracting New Millennials to Manufacturing -

Panel Discussion10:50am Technology Briefing Sessions: Meet the Innovators12:20pm Session to Session Travel Time12:30pm Food For Thought: Networking Roundtables

Hosted by Industry Leaders Practitioners and sponsors host a menu of luncheon

discussions on pertinent industry issues. Dine and dish with industry experts. The list of discussion topics will be available on-site.

1:30pm Session to Session Travel Time

1:35pm INTERACTIVE – ThinkTanks ThinkTank sessions employ interactive team exercises in a “roll up

your sleeves” learning environment. Choose one of the following Interactive ThinkTanks:

ThinkTank 1: Collaborative Innovation: How to Accelerate New Technology and Product Introductions

ThinkTank 2: Next-Generation Leadership: Are You Ready for the New Millennials?

ThinkTank 3: Can 3D Printing Be a Game Changer?ThinkTank 4: Cybersecurity: Can You Secure Your Business

Ecosystem, from Factory Floor to Field?

2:35pm Session to Session Travel Time2:45pm The Factory is Flat: How Public-Private Partnerships

in Creative Manufacturing Can Democratize Innovation3:15pm Networking, Refreshment, and Exhibition Break3:35pm Creative Manufacturing in Brooklyn4:05pm Creating a Digital Tapestry4:35pm Manufacturing 4.0 Will It Reshape the Business of

Manufacturing? - Panel Discussion5:35pm ‘Curious Cocktails’ Networking Reception

Featuring: The 10 Question Challenge

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 20156:15am Early Risers Run/Walk 7:30am Continental Breakfast and Exhibition8:15am Session to Session Travel Time8:20am The Manufacturing Leadership Summit Reconvenes8:30am Manufacturing in a New Era of Collaboration9:00am Advancing the State of Manufacturing9:30am Honing the Manufacturing Leadership Skills

of Tomorrow10:00am Networking, Refreshment, and Exhibition Break10:30am Technology Briefing Sessions: Meet the Innovators12:00pm Session to Session Travel Time12:10pm Food For Thought: Networking Roundtables

Hosted by Industry Leaders Practitioners and sponsors host a menu of luncheon discussions on pertinent industry issues. Dine and dish with industry experts. The list of discussion topics will be available on-site.


1:20pm INTERACTIVE – ThinkTanks ThinkTank sessions employ interactive team exercises in a “roll up

your sleeves” learning environment.

Choose one of the following Interactive ThinkTanks:

ThinkTank 1: Operational Excellence: How Can You Progress to the Next Level

ThinkTank 2: Robotics: Can We Fully Automate the Factory?ThinkTank 3: Intelligent Machines: Are You Ready for the ‘Internet

of Things’?ThinkTank 4: Supply Chains: Can We Make Them More Responsive?

2:20pm Session to Session Travel Time 2:30pm The Industrial Internet: Making It Real3:00pm Networking, Refreshment, and Exhibition Break3:30pm Creative Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry4:00pm The Future of Robotics is Modular, Ubiquitous

and Connected4:30pm Manufacturing Leadership Award Presentations5:15pm 11th Annual Manufacturing Leadership

Summit 2015 Concludes

6:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Awards Cocktail ReceptionJoin us in this elegant start to our black tie evening and network with this years Award Winners, Technology Partners and Manufacturing Executives, while enjoying cocktails, champagne toasts and hors d'oeuvres.

7:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Awards Presentation and DinnerCelebrate and honor the 2015 Manufacturing Leadership Award Winners and Technology Partners for their outstanding achievements, while enjoying a fine dining experience.

10:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Awards Post-Gala Casino NightContinue the celebration and take a gamble as you network with industry high rollers! With various casino games, prizes, dancing and endless connections, you'll be sure to hit the jackpot!

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11th Annual Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala

Suggested Arrival Day

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NETWORKING ACTIVITIES


TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015

GOLF TOURNAMENT8:00amJoin us for this shotgun start, 18-hole golf scramble(best ball) tournament at The Omni La Costa Resort. This team versus team tournament is perfect for any level of golfing expertise.Please see registration page for more details. Additional registration fees apply.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015

‘ROUND THE WORLD’ OPENING RECEPTION6:00pmMeet your fellow peers and colleagues and enjoy alittle C&C, cocktails & conversations from aroundthe world!

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‘CURIOUS COCKTAILS’ NETWORKING RECEPTION Featuring: The 10 Question Challenge5:35pmEnjoy a fun networking game where everyone is acontestant! Come up with the most clever answerand you may be entered to win a fantastic prize!

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015

11THANNUAL MANUFACTURINGLEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA 6:00pmJoin us in honoring companies and individual leadersthat are shaping the future of global manufacturingduring a evening of dinner, dancing and cocktails!Please see registration page for more details. Additional registration fees apply.


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MONDAY, JUNE 1 –WEDNESDAY JUNE 3, 2015

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Hosted by:

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015

6:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Council Dinner**Please note this is for Manufacturing Leadership Council Members Only.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015Be sure to bring plenty of business cards, relax, and be ready to meet-and-greet!

8:00am Golf TournamentJoin us for this shotgun start, 18-hole golf scramble (best ball) tournament at The Omni La Costa Resort. This team versus team tournament is perfect for any level of golfing expertise.

1:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Council Annual Meeting**Please note this is for Manufacturing Leadership Council Members Only.

3:00pm Sponsor Workshop & Orientation6:00pm ‘Round the World’ Opening Reception

Meet your fellow peers and colleagues and enjoy a little C&C,cocktails & conversations from around the world!

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 20156:15am Early Risers Run/Walk7:45am Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Exhibition

8:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks

David R. BrousellGlobal Vice President & Editorial DirectorManufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan

8:50am Creative Manufacturing at Ford: The All-Aluminum F-150

John FlemingExecutive Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Labor AffairsFord Motor Co.Member, Manufacturing Leadership Council Board of Governors

Ford Motor Company’s decision to build a new F-150 truck with an aluminum alloy body that would reduce vehicle weight by up to 700pounds wasn’t just about a choice of materials. Building the new truck also required major changes in manufacturing, including inventing newwelding, heat treating, and hydroforming techniques.

Key Take-Aways:n Hear how Ford made the strategic decision to change the best-selling F-150

n Learn how the manufacturing process was affected by the decisionn Get insights on new techniques Ford had to invent to build the new truck

9:20am Navigating the Manufacturing Leadership Summit

Brian FitzpatrickPartnerManufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan

9:30am Toward a Biologically-Inspired Definition of Sustainability

Ted DuclosPresidentFreudenberg Sealing Technologies

Manufacturing is on a roll. We, as industrial leaders, must use this momentto embrace strategies and innovations that invigorate and redefine manufacturing for a new generation of workers while satisfying the environmental, social and economic needs of our country. Dr. Duclos willfocus on the pursuit of biologically-inspired manufacturing sustainabilityand why corporate leaders must shift paradigms to embrace a culture ofinnovation and knowledge creation in order to survive, thrive and grow in21st Century America.

10:00am Networking, Refreshment, and Exhibition Break10:15am Session to Session Travel Time10:20am Attracting New Millennials to Manufacturing -

Panel Discussion

Moderator:

Paul TateResearch Director and Executive EditorManufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan

Panelists:

Greg ClaireCurrently a senior at the University of Cincinnati studying Mechanical Engineering and a member of GE Aviation's 'Early Identification' leadership development program

Aaron FidotenTechnology Commercialization and Business Process Analyst Currently pursuing an MBA at Rutgers University, NJ

Russ GrantDirector of Core EngineeringBullEx

Erin MorrisLaunch Coordinator, Operations ManagementL’Oreal USACurrently pursuing an MBA at New York University

How does the next generation of fast-track employees see the manufac-turing industry developing in the future? What level of emphasis do theyput on different kinds of working environments, more collaborative leadership, creative innovation opportunities, greater social awareness andpervasive technologies as they embark on their manufacturing careers?

Key Take-Aways:n Hear directly from New Millennials about their views of manufacturingn Learn how to create more exciting working environmentsn Understand how to attract and retain new employees

WEDNESDAY JUNE 3, 2015


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10:50am Technology Briefing Sessions: Meet the InnovatorsThese 20-minute one-to-one targeted discussions will focus on new technologies and services that manufacturers can take advantage of tomeet the specific needs of their businesses.


12:30pm Food For Thought: Networking Roundtables Hosted by Industry LeadersPractitioners and sponsors host a menu of luncheon discussions on pertinent industry issues. Dine and dish with industry experts. The list of discussion topics will be available on-site.


1:35pm INTERACTIVE – ThinkTanksThis series of concurrent Thinks Tanks on disruptive technologies and trends will enable Summit participants to engage in a deep dive, interactive discussion on how to take advantage of these developments within their own organizations.


ThinkTank 1: Collaborative Innovation: How to Accelerate New Technology and Product Introductions

FACILITATOR:Geoff AnnesleyGeneral Manager of Manufacturing CollaborationE2open

Building on the latest results of the Manufacturing Leadership Council’s research on Innovation, this Think Tank will focus on the opportunities andchallenges of collaborative approaches to enhancing an organization’s innovationand manufacturing strategies across internal and external factories. Keyquestions to be addressed include: Where can collaborative manufacturingapproaches be most effective inside and outside your organization? Andwhat are the best ways for companies to accelerate the process of newtechnology (NTI) and new product introduction (NPI) programs?

Key Take-Aways:n Exclusive results of the latest ML Research study on Collaborative Innovationn Practical insights into collaborative innovation and crowdsourcing in actionn Best practices on how to improve new technology and new product introduction processes

ThinkTank 2: Next-Generation Leadership: Are You Ready for the New Millennials?

FACILITATOR:Michael PerniciDirector, Business DevelopmentLouisiana Economic Development

Despite the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of open jobs inmanufacturing, companies have a hard time attracting younger people tojoin their ranks. But even when manufacturers do manage to hire younger workers, these workers come with a different set of expectationsabout how they should do their jobs. This session will explore ways inwhich manufacturers can improve working environments, job descriptions, testing materials and more as they seek to attract and retain next-generation workers.

Key Take-Aways:n Hear about Louisiana Economic Development’s pioneering Fast Start training program

n Learn what technologies millennials expect to be able to use in their jobs to enable them to collaborate with others

n Understand the short- and long-term career expectations of millennials

ThinkTank 3: Can 3D Printing Be a Game Changer?

3D printing—and other forms of additive manufacturing—have becomedarlings of the maker movement. But, relegated mainly to prototyping, thetechnology still doesn’t play much of a role on most industrial plant floors.What will it take for 3D printing to assume an important production role?And how significant a factor can it become in enabling manufacturers toreduce costs and increase flexibility and market responsiveness?

Key Take-Aways:n Learn about emerging production applications for 3D printingn Understand the capabilities that manufacturers expect 3D printing to add going forward

n Learn how 3D printing costs will evolve in the future

ThinkTank 4: Cybersecurity: Can You Secure Your Business Ecosystem, from Factory Floor to Field?

With the advent of ubiquitous connectivity, “smart” machinery, and theexplosion of data, business models are quickly changing in manufacturing.As a result, manufacturers must now consider cybersecurity across theirentire business ecosystem. But what are the management, organizationand technological implications of this? This session will provide anoverview on how to think about holistic cybersecurity in manufacturing,and will then take a deep dive on securing the operational technology(OT) environment at a time when the cyber threat level is rising.

Key Takeaways:n Learn how to develop strategies for ecosystem-wide cybersecurity policiesn Get up to date on the fast-moving cyber technologies fieldn Understand the changing landscape of cyber threats


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Wednesday – 6:15amThursday – 6:15am

EARLY RISERS RUN/WALK

Calling all walkers, joggers and runners!Lace up your sneakers and get your endorphins flowing with a little exercise. It's the perfect start to a great day of content and networking!

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2:45pm The Factory is Flat: How Public-Private Partnerships in Creative Manufacturing Can Democratize Innovation

Dr. Mitzi MontoyaVice President and University Dean of Entrepreneurship & InnovationArizona State University

In the fall of 2013, leaders from TechShop and Arizona State University(ASU) opened the Chandler Innovation Center. The facility serves as a hubfor students and the public to learn hands-on approaches to engineeringand manufacturing. Dr. Montoya will discuss how a university can promote creative manufacturing to new populations, and demonstratehow opening access to manufacturing democratizes innovation.

Key Take-Aways:n Learn about a practical application of collaborative engineeringn Hear how Arizona State is spreading the message of manufacturingn Understand how an open development model spurs innovation

3:15pm Networking, Refreshment, and Exhibition Break3:35pm Creative Manufacturing in Brooklyn

Scott CohenCo-FounderNew Lab

New Lab is at the forefront of a renaissance in manufacturing. Located inthe historic Brooklyn Navy Yard, New Lab fosters innovation in design,prototyping, and “new” approaches to manufacturing. Home to a growingcommunity of enterprises in disciplines ranging from additive manufactur-ing, nanotechnology, advanced robotics, built environment and industrialdesign, New Lab is creating place as platform for its resident enterprises.This session will explain how New Lab is bringing together groundbreakingtechnologies under one roof and fostering innovation in support of thegrowth of new industries and job creation in the U.S.

Key Take-Aways:n Learn how New Lab supports the growth of new businessesn Hear about the many companies and their innovationsn Understand how New Lab is responding to what is a trend in cities around the world

4:05pm Creating a Digital Tapestry

Dennis LittleVice President of ProductionLockheed Martin Space Systems

Lockheed Martin’s ground-breaking Digital Tapestry initiative is pushing theboundaries of digital manufacturing by combining virtual reality develop-ment environments, 3D printing and end-to-end digital processes to radi-cally streamline its entire approach to creating complex products andreduce cycle times. But creating an end-to-end digital thread requiresmore than just advanced technology. It also requires a change in employeemindsets and working cultures and the development of more integratedcorporate structures that foster closer collaborative relationships acrossthe enterprise.

Key Take-Aways:n Understand Lockheed’s digitization strategy and how it is implementedn Learn about the benefits of the Digital Tapestry strategyn Hear about next steps for Digital Tapestry initiative

4:35pm Manufacturing 4.0 Will It Reshape the Business of Manufacturing? - Panel Discussion

Call it smarter manufacturing, industry 4.0, or just plain factories of the future, the transformation of plants and factories based on advances incyber-physical systems appears to be an unstoppable force. But what willthis revolution in business and production models mean for how companies are organized, managed, and staffed?

Moderator:

David R. BrousellGlobal Vice President and Editorial Director Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan

Panelists:

Dr. James F. DavisVice Provost, Information Technology, and Chief AcademicTechnology OfficerUCLAMember, Manufacturing Leadership Council Board Of Governors

Dr. Jay Lee,Professor of Advanced Manufacturing, Ohio Eminent Scholar & L.W. Scott Alter Chair ProfessorUniversity of CincinnatiMember, Manufacturing Leadership Council Board of Governors

Dr. Dean BartlesExecutive DirectorDigital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute

Dr. Detlef ZühlkeScientific DirectorGerman Research Center for Artificial IntelligenceInnovative Factory Systems Department

Key Take-Aways:n Learn how cyber-physical systems can improve information availabilityn Hear how to start adopting Manufacturing 4.0 techniquesn Understand the challenges ahead with new technologies

5:35pm ‘Curious Cocktails’ Networking Reception Featuring: The 10 Question ChallengeAn interactive, thought-provoking networking reception, where everyone is a contestant.

THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2015


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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 20156:15am Early Risers Run/Walk 7:30am Continental Breakfast and Exhibition8:15am Session to Session Travel Time8:20am The Manufacturing Leadership Summit Reconvenes


Brian FitzpatrickPartnerManufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan

8:30am Manufacturing in a New Era of Collaboration

James R. FitterlingVice Chairman, Business OperationsThe Dow Chemical Company

U.S. manufacturing is clearly demonstrating new-found vitality. But whatwill it take to make this turnaround sustainable? Find out why today’s man-ufacturers must be more collaborative and inclusive than ever, and whycompanies of all sizes must engage multiple partners beyond their ownfence lines for sustainable growth, creative inspiration and long-term suc-cess against new – and different – global competitors.

Key Take-Aways:n Understand the opportunities and challenges inherent with the collaborative modeln Hear about actual examples of how the model has workedn Learn how the competitive landscape in manufacturing is changing

9:00am Advancing the State of Manufacturing

Dr. Stefanie TompkinsDirector of the Defense Sciences OfficeDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

How can manufacturers design, model, and develop products more efficiently? What will it take to close the gap between new materials andmanufacturing? And how can manufacturers quantify the reliability of advances such as additive manufacturing and bonded composites? Find out how DARPA, the nation’s leading research organization for game-changing technologies for national security, is addressing these and otherchallenges in manufacturing.

Key Take-Aways:n Learn about new approaches to designn Understand new ways to assess risk and ensure reliabilityn Hear about how to better manage complexity

9:30am Honing the Manufacturing Leadership Skills of Tomorrow - Panel Discussion

Moderator:

Jeff MoadResearch Director and Executive EditorManufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan

Panelists:

Rick AustinSenior Vice President, Manufacturing OperationsKLA-Tencor Corp

Allison GrealisExecutive DirectorWomen in ManufacturingVice President of Membership and Association ServicesPrecision Metalforming Association

Patrick P. PoljanVice President, Global Supply Chain Operations Dell, Inc. Member, Manufacturing Leadership Council Board of Governors

As manufacturing organizations become more global, more virtual, andmore responsive, top-down, command-and-control management styles andstructures are gradually giving way to collaborative models. But what doesit mean to manage in a more collaborative way? And what new capabilitieswill manufacturing leaders need to drive their organizations forward?

Key Take-Aways:n Learn what it means to lead in collaborative culturesn Hear about some of the hard lessons learned about leadership today.n Understand how you need to lead and manage in the years ahead10:00am Networking, Refreshment, and Exhibition Break

10:30am Technology Briefing Sessions: Meet the InnovatorsThese targeted discussions will focus around new technologies and services that manufacturers can take advantage of to meet the specificneeds of their businesses.


12:10pm Food For Thought: Networking Roundtables Hosted by Industry LeadersPractitioners and sponsors host a menu of luncheon discussions on pertinent industry issues. Dine and dish with industry experts. The list of discussion topics will be available on-site.




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1:20pm INTERACTIVE – ThinkTanksThis series of concurrent Thinks Tanks on disruptive technologies andtrends will enable Summit participates to engage in a deep dive, interactivediscussion on how to take advantage of these developments within theirown organizations.


ThinkTank 1: Operational Excellence: How Can You Progress to the Next Level

FACILITATOR:Eric GreenVice President, Strategy, Industries, and Business Development Dassault Systèmes

Research shows that nearly half of manufacturers, after making some initialprogress embracing continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean andSix Sigma, eventually backslide. Many more reach a plateau and are unableto advance further. How can manufacturers break free of these constraintsand take operational excellence to the next level?

Key Take-Aways:n Learn how a culture of engagement can enhance operational excellencen Understand the role that standard strategies, tools, and technologies play in accelerating operational excellence across the enterprise

n Get a framework of the skill sets required to accelerate operational improvement

ThinkTank 2: Robotics: Can We Fully Automate the Factory?The evolution of robotic capabilities has been astounding. From protecteddevices performing such tasks as lifting and welding, robots are now ableto perform delicate pick-and-place operations, move objects through afactory, and even perform human-like monitoring and information functions. Will further advances replace even more human activities in our future factories and plants?

Key Take-Aways:n Learn about the latest advances in roboticsn Get insights on new robotic applications in operationsn Understand what can be done with information from IP-enabled robots

ThinkTank 3: Intelligent Machines: Are You Ready for the ‘Internet of Things’?

Faced with significant existing investments in legacy systems, how can manufacturers best begin to harness the power and opportunities of newcyber-physical systems in plants, processes, and intelligent products? Thissession will explore what new Internet of Things (IoT) technologies haveto offer manufacturers and what companies should beware of as they journey towards Industry 4.0.

Key Take-Aways:n Practical examples of the Internet of Things in actionn Key insights into how IoT can help transform the manufacturing enterprisen Challenges to IoT and best practices guidelines to get you started

ThinkTank 4: Supply Chains: Can We Make Them More Responsive?

FACILITATOR:James HiltonSenior Director - Global Manufacturing Principal Zebra Technologies

As customers demand more personalized products, time-to-market becomes critically important, sudden disruptions become more frequentand costly, and companies throughout the chain require greater real-timeinsights into supply chain operations. This session will focus on the strategies and technologies that can help make tomorrow’s manufacturingsupply networks ever-more responsive.

Key Take-Aways:n Learn how to gain greater real-time visibility into supply chain operations

n Understand how to move toward greater predictability in the chainn Get insights on how to position your operation as a value chain, rather than just a cost center


2:30pm The Industrial Internet: Making It Real

Joe SalvoDirector, Industrial Internet ConsortiumGE Global Research

Is the Industrial Internet an abstract marketing slogan, or is it rapidly developing into a well-defined strategy and set of technologies that willhelp manufacturers drive greater operational efficiency and customervalue? This session will focus on why GE believes the Industrial Internet isthe right approach for manufacturers.

Key Take-Aways:n Learn why GE is placing its bets on the Industrial Internetn Hear what the company is doing to turn its vision into a realityn Understand why GE is making investments in the Digital Manufacturingand Design Innovation Institute

3:00pm Networking, Refreshment, and Exhibition Break



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3:30pm Creative Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Mark WilsonDirector, Collaboration ManagementGlaxoSimthKlineMember, Manufacturing Leadership Council Board of Governors

Global pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has developed creative andinnovative approaches to the challenges of improving product formulationsand reconfiguring key manufacturing operations. This session will providethought-leading examples of some of the steps GSK has taken to radicallymodernize pharmaceutical production, and the lessons learned about cre-ating structured approaches to managing and harnessing both product andmanufacturing innovation.

Key Take-Aways:n Learn about GSK’s innovations in manufacturing productionn Understand how GSK has improved its product formulation processn Hear about where GSK sees future improvement opportunities

4:00pm The Future of Robotics is Modular, Ubiquitous and Connected

Adam EllisonFounderModbot

How can manufacturers take advantage of a period of unprecedented andaccelerating change that is coming to robotics? This session will focus onthe underlying trends transforming robotics and explain how leaders canprepare for the changing environment. This talk will leave you a little uncomfortable about the future of manufacturing but also excited aboutthe possibilities.

Key Take-Aways:n Learn what’s driving the advances in today’s robotic systemsn Hear about ways to use advanced robotics to improve operationsn Understand the impact of the new systems on the industry

4:30pm Manufacturing Leadership Award PresentationsSelected winners of the 2015 Manufacturing Leadership Awards will giveshort snapshot synopses of their winning projects, what was accomplishedfor their companies, and lessons learned.

5:15pm 11th Annual Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2015 Concludes




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11th Annual Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala

6:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Awards Cocktail ReceptionJoin us in this elegant start to our black tie evening and network with this years Award Winners, Technology Partners and Manufacturing Executives, while enjoying cocktails, champagne toasts and hors d'oeuvres.

7:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Awards Presentation and DinnerCelebrate and honor the 2015 Manufacturing Leadership Award Winners and Technology Partners for their outstanding achievements, while enjoying a fine dining experience.

10:00pm Manufacturing Leadership Awards Post-Gala Casino NightContinue the celebration and take a gamble as you network with industry high rollers! With various casino games, prizes, dancing and endless connections, you'll be sure to hit the jackpot!

*Please see Registration Page for additional details

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11th AnnualManufacturing Leadership Awards GalaJoin us in honoring companies and individual leaders that are shaping the futureof global manufacturing during an evening of dinner, dancing and cocktails!

6:00pmManufacturing Leadership Awards Cocktail ReceptionJoin us in this elegant start to our black tie evening and network with this years Award Winners, Technology Partners and Manufacturing Executives, while enjoying cocktails, champagne toasts and hors d'oeuvres.

7:00pmManufacturing Leadership Awards Presentation and DinnerCelebrate and honor the 2015 Manufacturing LeadershipAward Winners and Technology Partners for their outstanding achievements, while enjoying a fine dining experience.

10:00pmManufacturing Leadership Post-Gala Casino NightContinue the celebration and take a gamble as you networkwith industry high rollers! With various casino games, prizes, dancing and endless connections, you'll be sure to hit the jackpot!

Tuxedo Rental Available at:Men’s Warehouse

Encinitas Ranch Town Center1042 H North El CaminoEncinitas, CA 92024

Please see Registration page for details on how to attend this years Awards Gala.

MANUFACTURINGLEADERSHIP AWA R D S

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015


Online EventsInterested in getting live and interactive high-quality content right from your desktop? If so, then Frost & Sullivan’s com-plimentary eBroadcasts are for you. By combining the immediacy of the web with the impact of streaming audio, theseone-hour, topic-specific seminars, allow participants to exchange real-world experiences with senior-level executives andkey industry analysts.

onDemand eBroadcasts:Better, Faster Collaboration with Enterprise Social Networking in ManufacturingLearn the extent manufacturers are embracing enterprise social networking and mobile technologies to increase the flexibility and velocity of their businesses.Available Now: www.frost.com/future

Innovation: The Key New Growth Opportunities in ManufacturingDiscover how manufacturers are approaching the enterprise innovation challenge, focusing on businessprocesses such as customer service and product design.Available Now: www.frost.com/idea

Smart, Connected Products Gain the Competitive AdvantageDiscover why manufacturers have an urgent need to rethink nearly everything — from how products are created, operated, and serviced. Those who don’t, place their current competitive advantage at risk.Available Now: www.frost.com/advantage

Additional eBroadcasts are being added on a regular basis.

For Frost & Sullivan’s latest eBroadcast calendar, go to www.ebroadcast.frost.com

ONLINE EVENTS



Booz Allen Hamiltonhas been at the

forefront of strategy and technology consulting for more than 100 years. The firm provides services primarily to the US govern-ment, and to major corporations and not-for-profit organizations.Booz Allen offers clients functional expertise spanning consulting,analytics, mission operations, technology, systems development, engineering, and innovation. To learn more, visitwww.boozallen.com

Dassault Systèmes, the3DEXPERIENCE Company,serves 190,000 customersacross 140 countries,

providing virtual universes for sustainable innovation. Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA brand offers products that connect the virtualand real worlds of manufacturing. As part of DELMIA, the Aprisoproduct portfolio helps manufacturers transform their global operations to achieve and sustain operational excellence.www.3ds.com

E2open, Inc. is the leadingprovider of cloud-based, on-demand software solutions

enabling enterprises to procure, manufacture, sell, and distributeproducts through collaborative planning and execution across globaltrading networks. Enterprises use E2open solutions for visibility intoand control over their trading networks through real-time informa-tion, integrated business processes, and advanced analytics. www.e2open.com

Intel is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds technologies thatserve as the foundation for the world’s computingdevices. We are continuing that commitment by

providing the foundation technologies for the Internet of Things(IoT) and enabling innovation in new industries.www.intel.com/iot

IQMS offers EnterpriseIQ software, a manufacturingspecific ERP/MES solution has all the functionalityrequired to efficiently manage and improve business processes while providing customers acompetitive edge. With functionality like two-wayshop floor communication, mobile applications,

advanced WMS, enhanced accounting and more, EnterpriseIQ offersa quicker return and less investment.www.iqms.com


SPONSORS

Decades of manufacturing expertise, the nation’s lowesttaxes for new manufacturing

operations, highly competitive incentives, a top rankedstate work-force training program and a variety of strategic real estate sitesare creating an ideal business environment for manufacturers. www.opportunitylouisiana.com

Mitsubishi Electric Automation,Inc. provides a full line of indus-trial automation equipmentused by manufacturers on every

continent of the planet. With 90 years of experience you can trustwe know how manufacturing works. Products offered include:PLC’s, HMI’s, Servos & Motion Controllers, Robots, VFD’s, Software and CNC.www.mitsubishielectric.com

Siemens PLM Software is aprovider of product lifecyclemanagement (PLM) software,

systems and services with nine million licensed seats worldwide.Siemens PLM Software helps companies make great products bygiving customers the information they need, when they need it,to make the smartest decisions, from planning through manufacturing. For more infor-mation on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm

Zebra Technologies makes businesses as smart andconnected as the world we live in. Zebra trackingand visibility solutions transform the physical to digi-tal, creating the data streams businesses need inorder to simplify operations, know more about their business, and empower their mobile workforce.

www.zebra.com


Women in Manufacturing (WiM) is a national organizationdedicated to the attraction, retention and advancement ofwomen who are pursuing or have chosen a career in the

manufacturing industry. WiM encourages the engagement of women who want to share perspectives,gain cutting-edge manufacturing information, improve leadership and communication skills, participatein sponsoring programs and network with industry peers.www.womeninmanufacturing.org

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VENUE INFORMATION Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

2100 Costa Del Mar RoadCarlsbad, CA 92009Tel: 760-438-9111 or 1-800-854-5000

Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan will be reserving a limited number of discounted rooms at the event property. Pleasecontact the property directly for rates, availability, and to book your accommodations. Be sure to mention you will be participating in the Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan event.

Registration/Pricing Schedule

Registration at the 11th Annual Manufacturing Leadership Summit Featuring the Manufacturing Leadership Awards

Gala 2015 is subject to review and restricted to end user practioners. Therefore, we reserve the right to decline

attendance to any company deemed to be a vendor in the market. For information on how to sponsor the

Manufacturing Leadersip Summit, please contact Lauren Jaeger at [email protected].

Payment ProceduresPayment in full is required immediately upon registration and is non-refundable and also must be received by Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan prior to the event start date. If payment has notbeen received by Frost & Sullivan prior to the event start date you will not be able to attend the Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend the ManufacturingLeadership Summit for which you are registered, and notify Frost & Sullivan in writing more than 3 weeks prior to the event start date, a one-time credit will be issued for use toward registration at anyother Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan event. The credit must be used within 90 days of the original registration date and can be applied to any Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivanevent scheduled up to one calendar year from the event for which you originally registered. Credits may not be transferred more than once, and all unused credit(s) will be forfeited after 90 days.Cancellation within 21 days prior to the event will incur a one time fee of $500. The remaining balance can be applied to any Frost & Sullivan event up to one calendar year from the event for which youoriginally registered. Notification must be received by Frost & Sullivan in writing. If you do not attend the event and fail to notify Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan PRIOR to the event, nocredit will be issued. Every effort is made to ensure that the speakers noted in this brochure are present, but changes beyond the control of Manufacturing Leadership | Frost & Sullivan may occur. The program agenda will be updated biweekly and can be downloaded from www.mlsummit.com

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June 2-4, 2015 | Omni La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad, CA

Participation Packages Include

1. Access to the Annual Manufacturing Leadership Council Meeting and Dinner*

2. Complete access to the full Summit program, including all main stage speakers, interactive think tanks and networking

3. Participation in the black-tie Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala and Dinner

4. Access to our Manufacturing Leadership Summit Presentations Portfolio, featuring insightful thought leadership and best practices from select event speakers

5. Complete access to our onDemand library of recent industry eBroadcasts

6. Preferred pricing for the Manufacturing Leadership Summit Chronicles, a collection of notes of the entire Summit.

*Exclusively for Manufacturing Leadership Council Members. For information about The Manufarcturing Leadership Council please

contact Ammda Prater-Lewis at [email protected]

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Sign up to attend a minimum of four, and up to eight, 20-minute technology briefing sessions with leading and emergingsolution providers of your choice. These technology briefing sessions are tailored to focus on addressing your specifictechnology needs, and take place during designated time periods over two days. For each briefing attended, you can receivea $250 discount on your registration and save up to $2000 on your registration fee. All discounts are subject to approval.

Please have a Manufacturing Leadership associate contact me to secure my Delegate Meeting Package meeting selections.

Group Discounts AvailableContact: 1.877.GO FROST for details&

A real Golden Nugget that continues to add value post-event! As a thorough and focused set of notes, the chronicles, are prepared to ensure you don't miss out on any sessions that runconcurrently with those that you selected. If you are unable tosign up for this now, you may order post event. Please note thatpost-event purchases will be $495 so get your hands on thesecollections at the lower rate now!

Manufacturing Leadership Summit Executive Chronicles

For more details on these registration features, visit: www.mlsummit.com

Join the Manufacturing Leadership Council today.Continue your Manufacturing Leadership Summit experienceall year long through membership in the Manufacturing Leadership Council. Membership includes access to monthlyvirtual round table discussions, in-depth research reports, the bi-monthly Manufacturing Leadership Journal, in-person networking opportunities at Plant Tours and more.

To learn more, contact Amanda Prater-Lewis [email protected] or +1 212.402.1817.


REGISTRATION


Our suggested arrival date for the Manufacturing Leadership Summitis Monday, June 1, 2015.

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Event Registration - Council Member Included with Membership (Inclusive of: Members-only ML Council Dinner, ML Council AnnualMeeting, Full 2-day Summit and ML Awards Gala)

Event Registration - Associate Council Member $2495(Inclusive of: ML Council Annual Meeting, Summit and ML Awards Gala)

Event Registration - Associate Council Member All Access $3500(Inclusive of: ML Council Annual Meeting, Summit, ML Awards Gala andAccess to Select Manufacturing Leadership Council Plant Tours)

Event Registration - Event and Plant Tours Package $5000(Inclusive of: Round the World' Opening Reception, Summit, ML Awards Gala and Access to Select Manufacturing Leadership Council Plant Tours)

Event Registration - Event, Golf & Chronicles Package $4250(Inclusive of: Golf Tournament, Round the World' Opening Reception, Summit, ML Awards Gala and Chronicles)

Event Registration - Event Only $3750(Inclusive of: Round the World' Opening Reception, Summit, ML Awards Gala)

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The New Era of Creative Manufacturingintegrated portfolio of leadership networking, information and professional development products, programs, and services for industrial executives