Interactive manufacturing IT Forum invitation
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For 2009, Manufacturing Computer Solutions in association with Works Management is launching MCS Forum, with a series of informal manufacturing IT roundtables, aimed at project teams concerned with implementing, rolling out or revitalising their IT systems.
On 4th February, Works Management and Manufacturing Computer Solutions is organising the Business Intelligence Round Table, the first in a series of new IT Forums for 2009. Chaired by technology editor, Brian Tinham, the Business Intelligence Round Table is about raising issues, sharing and solving problems and networking with like-minded people. It takes place at the Gaydon Heritage Motor Museum, Warwickshire and will be followed by a networking lunch.
Agenda
9.00—9.30am registration and coffee
9.30am: Introduction and review of bespoke survey into business intelligence and business performance management software and systems uptake, results and attitudes in manufacturing. Brian Tinham, technology editor
9.45am: Discussion: business Intelligence – as mission critical as ERP, or just more software industry hype
10.15am: Darren Dowding, SAP implementation manager, Cosworth Racing
10.30am: Discussion: users’ and consultants’ experience and advice in system implementation, set-up and evolution: what to do, what not to do, and why.
11.15am: Coffee
11.30am Discussion: key benefits and how to obtain them – from improving insights into costs and the impact on profitability, to running better sales and operations planning and business/capacity planning, optimising overall business performance and Improving business flexibility/agility
12.15am: Discussion: barriers to uptake and how to overcome them
12.45: lunch
If you work in manufacturing or engineering and would like to attend this event, please contact Julie Knox on 01322 221144 or email Julie.knox@findlay.co.uk
Sponsored by
Infor, SAP and Zebra
