Computers in Manufacturing forum (cimforum) - Ricoh Arena, Coventry

Organised by Manufacturing Computer Solutions magazine, cimforum 2011 is an unmissable event for manufacturers who want independent advice and guidance from World Class manufacturing speakers on selecting, implementing, upgrading or evolving ERP and associated systems in line with changing business and manufacturing requirements. We are pleased to announce a second event on 10th November 2011 to be held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Agenda 08:30-09:00: Registration & coffee 09:00-09:45: Keynote, Steve Wilson, director, ISPM Steve Wilson has project managed several major business change initiatives in manufacturing, all the way from setting up a major chemical plant in China, to more recently taking on the role of general manager at International Flavours & Fragrances Aroma Chemicals in the UK, where he led another large ERP and supply chain implementation, and introduced business-wide, information-driven sales and operations planning. 09:45-10:30: Darren Dowding, senior business analyst, Cosworth Racing Darren Dowding's experience spans the planning, management, implementation and deployment of multiple systems across several manufacturing sites for Cosworth's motor sport, and aerospace and defence businesses around the world, bringing uncompromising, practical engineering direction to complex, ultra-demanding and high tech organisations. 10:30-11:00: Coffee break 11:00-12:30: ERP project planning sessions Gain facilitated insights into how a selection of main ERP systems handles classic manufacturing business challenges 'Deep dive' sessions, where ERP developers' project consultants take us through their preferred implementation processes, from start to finish, live on-screen, focusing on system capabilities, methodologies and the proprietary software tools and templates provided to set up complex manufacturing scenarios. Examples will include engineer-to-order, configure-to-order, contract manufacturing, mixed-mode and batch process manufacturing types, in industries ranging from aerospace and defence to consumer goods, and food and beverage. These are specifically not sales presentations: mediation and intervention will be provided by our independent manufacturing consultants and speakers. Delegates can expect to walk away with detailed comparative knowledge of how various mainline ERP solutions tackle a range of challenges common across different manufacturing and industry types. You will also gain an in-depth understanding of the steps, processes, methodologies and management structures required, as well as the roles of modellers and functions in setting up for your required manufacturing business functionality. 1. Engineer to order: ERP configuration for manufacturers requiring strong links between sales and engineering design, with appropriate automation – for example, sales engineering and quotation, to production order – and version/change control, plus enhanced document and database management and automation, data re-use etc. 2. Configure to order: System setup for manufacturers working with significant product variety, generally using partially built-up standards. This workshop will focus on the functionality to streamline and optimise business processes all the way from order-taking to production and despatch, buiding in materials reconciliation, production optimisation and the relationship with financials. 12:30-13:45: Hosted Lunch 13:45-16:30: ERP project planning sessions continue 3. Aerospace and defence: One of the most demanding sectors of manufacturing. This presentation will focus on the processes and systems required to automate and bulletproof supply chain and production audit trails, while also handling component serialszation, with links into engineering design and management (PLM and equivalent) - all under a lean manufacturing banner. 4. Low value, high volume, multiple line-item, make to stock: How to set up for streamlined production and business operations where the focus is on supply chain optimization and demand-driven production/assembly, to minimise costs consistent with meeting OTIF metrics. 5. Contract manufacturing: ERP setup where the emphasis is on project manufacturing, including optimising for parts and finished goods transfer/recognition, compliance, work tracking, production line optimization, supply chain automation etc. 6. Process (and partial process) manufacturing: Setting up ERP systems for industries such as food and beverage, and the chemical sector, where primary requirements include inverted BoMs, shelf life recognition, audit trails, batch production etc. 7. Mixed-mode manufacturing: ERP system requirements and design points to successfully enable mixed-mode shops that need to run constraint-based (lean and/or Theory of Constraints based) production alongside make-to-stock manufacturing. ERP Project Planning Sessions Gain facilitated insights into how a selection of main ERP systems handle classic manufacturing business challenges'Deep dive' sessions, where ERP developers' project consultants take us through their preferred implementation processes, from start to finish, live on-screen, focusing on system capabilities, methodologies and the proprietary software tools and templates provided to set up complex manufacturing scenarios. Examples will be taken from engineer-to-order, to configure-to-order, contract manufacturing, mixed-mode and batch process in industries including aerospace and defence, consumer goods, and food and beverage. These are specifically not sales presentations: mediation will be provided by our independent manufacturing consultants and speakers. Delegates can expect to walk away with detailed comparative knowledge of how different mainline ERP solutions tackle challenges common to most manufacturing businesses. Engineer to order: requires strong links between sales and engineering design, with appropriate automation – ie: quote to production order – and version/change control, plus good document and database management, re-use etc Configure to order: lot of product variety from partially built-up standards, so functionality to optimise business processes all the way from order taking to production, despatch, reconciliation and financials Aerospace and defence: focusing on the importance of audit trails, component serialszation, links into PLM, lean manufacturing etc Low value, high volume, high parts inventory production business: focusing on supply chain optimization and demand-driven manufacturing to minimise costs consistent with meeting OTIF metrics Contract manufacturing: various potential levels, but optimised for parts transfer/recognition, work tracking, production line optimization etc Process (or partial process) manufacturing: ie: food and beverage, meaning recognition of inverted BoMs, shelf life, some batch production etc Mixed mode manufacturing: ability to simultaneously handle constrain-based manufacturing and make-to-stock To register your interest in this event, please contact Julie Knox jknox@findlay.co.uk or call 01322 221144.