Event date:
5 - 7 May 2014
Trade show:
IndustryWeek Best Plants 2014
Location:
Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Phone:
Fax:
(216) 696-1752
Local government:
Italian Trade Agency Chicago Office
Organizer:
Penton Media, Inc.
Sectors:
Agriculture and Farm Machinery, Ceramics Machinery, Construction and earthmoving machinery, Food technology, Footwear, leather goods and tanneries, Foundry and metallurgy machines, Glass, Marble and stone, Metalworking, Packaging, Plastic and rubber, Textile machinery, Wood, Printing, graphics and processing, Equipment and components for hydraulic transmissions
Machines Italia @ IndustryWeek Best Plants 2014
Machines Italia, a project by the Italian Trade Agency, will be present throughout the conference in the Solution Hall section as well as hosting all major meals during this year's edition of Best Plants.
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On Wednesday, May 7th, Italy's Bonfiglioli USA's Vice President of Operations, David Hall, will host a session entitled Right-sizing Inventory for Optimal Efficiency and Performance
Details are provided here:
Wednesday - May 07, 2014 - 11:15AM - 12:15PM
Tracks: Advanced Continuous Improvement
Description: During this presentation attendees will learn that reducing inventory may not be in the best interest of the organization, and in many cases right-sizing requires increasing inventory levels. While this could be seen as against company policy and the “lean” mentality, when properly managed inventory can be a valuable ally to the company. See in this case study how Bonfiglioli USA increased its inventory and the dramatic impact it had on the organization to service its customer, improve operational efficiencies and ultimately reduce costs.
Takeaways: • Learn different inventory stocking methods. • See inventory in a different perspective. • Understand the common misconceptions of inventory. • Avoid dangerous pitfalls and problems with inventory.
This year's show will feature a factory tour of Italy's Case New Holland operations in Racine, Wisconsin.
Details are provided here:
Monday, May 5 9:10 AM – 1:45 PM
Participants on this tour will see and learn about: Facility produces: the Magnum Tractor and powertrains and valves for all CNH brand products around the world Assembly of the tractor and transmission assembly lines Tour will focus on safety, quality, workplace organization, and continuous improvement CNH’s production system (World Class Manufacturing).
Within the Machines Italia booth (#413) information will be provided on leading Italian machinery manufacturers and their innovative solutions available to the 600+ NAFTA manufacturers taking part in this year's edition.
Italian subsidiaries interested in attending can obtain a discounted rate on registration by contacting the Italian Trade Agency Office in Chicago at 312.670.4360 or email info [at] Italtradeusa.com (subject: Request%20Discount%20on%20Registration%20at%20Best%20Plants%202014) .
About BestPlants 2014
The IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference has been the premier advocate for continuous improvement and operational excellence since 1993. The Conference includes keynote speakers, plant tours, multiple tracks, general sessions, IW Best Plants panel discussions and the IW Best Plants awards ceremony.