Winners
Manufacturing Innovation
Runner up: Unity Scientific
Operational Excellence
Runner up: Integer
Supply Chain Excellence
Runner up: IBM
Sustainable Manufacturing
Runner up: Nexeo Solutions
Talent Engagement
Runner up: IBM
Manufacturer of the Year
Highly Commended: IBM, Allegion and Integer
Photos by David Bruno Event Photography
Finalists
Categories
MANUFACTURING INNOVATION
Those shortlisted have adopted new technologies in their operations and use new approaches to improve processes. Winners will have successfully integrated new technologies such as sensor networks, IOT, advanced robotics and 3D printing.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Those shortlisted demonstrate successful continuous improvement projects that have reduced cost, encouraged employee engagement, streamlined processes and reduced waste output. Winners will show a significant improvement in the way the organization operates and will have contributed significantly to the organization’s overall performance.
SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE
Those shortlisted demonstrate innovation in the way they source materials, manage suppliers, manufacture and deliver products to consumers. Winners will have a revamped and optimized supply chain and related processes, with a focus on delivering maximum quality to the consumer.
SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
Those shortlisted in this category have adopted manufacturing processes that are economical, conserve energy and are non-polluting. Winners will be dedicated to sustainable practices: impacting change, transforming processes and introducing policies that ensure the ongoing practice of sustainable manufacturing.
TALENT ENGAGEMENT
Those shortlisted have attracted and nurtured competition-beating talent, strengthened their position by developing leaders and maintained an engaged and diverse workforce for the future.
MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
The overall winner will stand out as an exemplary employer, with successful continuous improvement projects, new technology integration, sustainable practices and high levels of employee engagement, making a significant impact on the manufacturing profession.
Timings
6.30pm
Drinks reception
7.15pm
Dinner
9.00pm
Awards ceremony
10.30pm
Evening concludes
The Judges
Douglas Conant
Founder of ConantLeadership
Former CEO of Campbell’s Soup
Brad Young
VP Global Manufacturing & Sourcing
Staples
Charlean Gmunder
VP Manufacturing
Maple Leaf Foods
Mark Gooch
Global VP Lean Enterprise
Pentair
Gabriel Arreaga
VP Global Supply Chain
Stanley Black & Decker
Billy Taylor
Director of Commercial, Off Highway & Support Manufacturing
Goodyear
Location
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