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    Bridging Digital Frontiers with Andy Windon, Vice President of Engineering and Technology at CAE Defense and Security [Speaker Spotlight]

    Digital transformation has been reshaping the aerospace and defense industry, with emerging technologies offering new...

    Advancing Sustainability Initiative and Continuous Improvement in Supply Chain Management with Robert Snijder, BENTELER [Speaker Spotlight]

    In this Speaker Spotlight, Robert Snijder, Global VP of Procurement at BENTELER Steel/Tube, will delve into his...

    Eleven Transformative Years: Celebrating the 11th anniversary of the American Medical Device Summit [Summit Recap]

    We're back in action! To kick off our fall events season, the Generis team headed to Chicago for our 11th annual...

    Navigating Medical Device Innovation with Brian Lawrence, Chief Technology Officer and Senior VP at Vapotherm [Speaker Spotlight]

    Brian Lawrence, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at Vapotherm, recently delivered an impactful...

    Streamlining Operations and Enhancing Efficiency with Dan Seidel, COO, HelloFresh North America [Speaker Spotlight]

    Dan Seidel is taking food manufacturing at HelloFresh to a new level through innovation, optimization, and efficiency....

    Women in Leadership with Birgit Fuchs, VP, Supply Chain, Automotive at Infineon [Speaker Spotlight]

    In this Speaker Spotlight, Birgit Fuchs, VP of Supply Chain and Automotive at Infineon, will preview her upcoming panel...

    Empowering the CDMO Industry: A Conversation with Gil Roth, President of PBOA [Speaker Spotlight]

    Gil Roth, President and founder of the Pharma and Biopharma Outsourcing Association (PBOA), brings a wealth of industry...

    Empowering Patient-Centered Innovation: A Conversation with Priya Jagasia on Leadership and Regulatory Affairs in MedTech [Speaker Spotlight]

    In this insightful interview, Priya Jagasia, Divisional Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Abbott’s Structural...

    Elevating Quality Standards and Expectations in Biomanufacturing with Nicole Wagner, Ph.D., LambdaVision [Speaker Spotlight]

    In this Speaker Spotlight, Nicole Wagner, Ph.D., President and CEO of LambdaVision, gives a preview of the topics she...

    Manufacturing Excellence and Innovation in Cell Therapy with Chris Crowell, Ph.D., Kite, a Gilead Company [Speaker Spotlight]

    In this Speaker Spotlight, Chris Crowell, Ph.D., VP of Operations, Site Head, EU Manufacturing, and Managing Director...

    Green Logistics: Charting the Course to a Net-Zero Future with Pietro D'Arpa, Former VP of Supply Chain at Procter & Gamble [Speaker Spotlight]

    In this Speaker Spotlight, Pietro D'Arpa, FMCG Supply Chain Global Expert and Former VP of Supply Chain Logistics and...

    Enhancing Biomanufacturing Efficiency: The Role of Aseptic Fill and Finish - Dr. Reddy's - Krishna Venkatesh - Speaker Spotlight

    In this Speaker Spotlight, Krishna Venkatesh delves into Dr. Reddy's approach to maintaining stringent quality...

    Driving Sustainability through Packaging: American Packaging Summit 2024 [Summit Recap]

    For our fourth summit of the season, we headed back to "The Windy City" for our annual American Packaging Summit!

    Driving Supply Chain Excellence: Highlights of the 2024 American Supply Chain Summit!

    Hello, Dallas! The 2024 American Supply Chain Summit, held from April 30 to May 1, 2024, was a spectacular convergence...

    Packaging with Purpose: Insights from Sushil Iyer, Head of Global Packaging at Kenvue [Speaker Spotlight]

    Sushil Iyer, Head of Global Packaging at Kenvue, is a seasoned leader renowned for his expertise in Research,...

    Leading with Vision: Eric's Journey to CIO of Kellanova and Building Winning Tech Teams [Speaker Spotlight]

    We're excited to feature an engaging interview with Eric Firer, the Chief Information Officer of Kellanova, North...

    Leading the Game: Carol Dann on Technology, Innovation, and Empowerment at the NHL [Speaker Spotlight]

    With a career at the National Hockey League (the NHL) spanning over two decades, Carol Dann has witnessed firsthand the...

    Beyond the Box: Laura Moffitt on Innovating Packaging Design at L'Oréal [Speaker Spotlight]

    As the visionary Director of Packaging Design at L'Oréal, Laura Moffitt steers the global packaging initiatives for...

    From Scoop to Strategy: Decoding Leadership with Heleen du Toit, Unliever's SVP, Procurement Chief Member [Speaker Spotlight]

    In a volatile global marketplace, managing complex supply chains is paramount to ensure product availability,...

    Directing SMEs Through European Regulations and Their Impact on Patient-Centric Medical Devices with Dr. Ewen Northwood [Speaker Spotlight]

    In this Speaker Spotlight, Dr. Ewen Northwood delves into the challenges faced by SMEs in medical device development,...

    BIC CEO Gonzalve Bich: Igniting Creativity and Growth [Speaker Spotlight]

    Gonzalve Bich is the Chief Executive Officer of BIC, where he leads the development and implementation of strategic...

    Unlocking Efficiency with Stefan Fischer: The Role of Digitalization in Regulatory Processes [Speaker Spotlight]

    Stefan Fischer is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the medical devices sector. His...

    Insights from Sphera Supply Chain Risk Report 2024

    Exploring the Top Supply Chain Risks of 2023 from Sphera Supply Chain Risk Report 2024 Sphera proudly releases its...

    Ten Remarkable Years: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the American Biomanufacturing Summit [Summit Recap]

    For our second summit of the season, we headed to "Golden Gate City" for our 10th annual American Biomanufacturing...

    Esri - A Digital Twin for the Supply Chain

    Businesses that have mastered the modern supply chain have embraced one key learning: real-time digital awareness...

    Procurement with a Purpose: Lessons from Donald Pratt, CPO at McCormick & Company [Speaker Spotlight]

    In the intricate ballet of strategy, innovation, and operational efficiency, lies the world of procurement. It's a...

    Celebrating 10 Incredible Years of the American Manufacturing Summit [Summit Recap]

    We've started the year off strong with the success of our 10th anniversary of the American Manufacturing Summit! We...

    Ensuring Quality Excellence: Exclusive Interview with Jackie Elbonne [Speaker Spotlight]

    As the Chief Quality Officer and Senior Vice President at Amgen, Jackie Elbonne is passionate about elevating and...

    AI and Cybersecurity Fusion: Decoding the Future with Surinder Lall [Speaker Spotlight]

    As we gear up for the American CIO & IT Summit, set to take place on June 12-13, 2024, in San Francisco, CA, we are...

    2024 Exhibitor Checklist: 5 Last-Minute Reminders for an Upcoming Event

    The 2024 events season has officially kicked off, and the Generis team is excited to return on-site for our upcoming...

    Empowering Equity in Manufacturing: A Candid Conversation with Tonya Sisco [Speaker Spotlight]

    Tonya Sisco, Executive Director of Global Equity at Cummins, is a dynamic leader spearheading initiatives for racial...

    Being Open to Career Change: Exclusive Interview with Dafni Bika [Speaker Spotlight]

    "Being open to change and learning has been my North Star in most of my decisions and my career." In the dynamic...

    The Importance of Prioritizing the Patient: Exclusive Interview with Scott Goodberlet [Speaker Spotlight]

    "Being part of an industry that's really positively affecting billions of people's lives across the globe—I mean, how...

    Making Sustainability a Habit: Exclusive Interview with Joydeep Ganguly [Speaker Spotlight]

    With an extensive career—spanning more than two decades—in the field of biotechnology, Joydeep Ganguly has played a...

    Charting the Future of Inclusive Manufacturing: A Conversation With Mona Dine [Speaker Spotlight]

    Introducing Mona Dine - a visionary leader at the helm of diversity and inclusion - serving as the Chief Diversity...

    Propelling Forward to the 2023 American Aerospace & Defense Summit [Summit Recap]

    To complete the 2023 fall events season, the team headed to the sunny "Grand Canyon State" to host our American...

    Leading by Example in the Bio Industry: Exclusive Interview with Andrew Skibo [Speaker Spotlight]

    Throughout our lives, we are constantly reminded of the importance of pursuing a career in something that we are...

    Unlocking Manufacturing Excellence: Insights from Md Rakibul Hasan [Speaker Spotlight]

    Md Rakibul Hasan is the Head of Performance Excellence for Global Supply Chain & Operations at Ocean Spray Cranberries....

    Motherson SAS Case Study: American Automotive Summit

    Upon returning from our American Automotive Summit, we spoke to Steve Johnson, Manufacturing Engineering Director at...

    2023 American Food Manufacturing Summit: Highlights and Takeaways [Summit Recap]

    We'd like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who contributed to the resounding success of our 2023...

    2023 Summit Recap: American Automotive Summit

    As we approached the mid-way point of the Fall Events Season, the team headed to the "Motor City" to host our American...

    Medtronic Case Study: American Medical Device Summit

    Upon returning from our 10th American Medical Device Summit, we spoke to Sven Schreiber, Advanced Manufacturing...

    Insights from the Sky: An Exclusive Interview with Lockheed Martin's VP, F-35 Production Operations, Stephen Howes [Speaker Spotlight]

    Lockheed Martin, an industry leader in aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology, is celebrated for its...

    Courtney Andersen: A Trailblazing Journey as General Mills' VP of Supply Chain [Speaker Spotlight]

    Courtney Andersen is the Vice President of Supply Chain at General Mills' Morning Foods division (Cereal & Yogurt...

    4 Common Networking Misconceptions That Might Be Holding You Back

    Regardless of your career stage, networking provides a valuable opportunity for continuous learning. Not only does it...

    3 Steps to Follow Before Selecting Your Next Conference/Summit

    Picture this: You are at work, spending your whole day looking for new solutions to solve your most pressing business...

    Summit Recap: American Pharma Manufacturing & Outsourcing Summit

    Shortly after the start of our Fall Events Season, the team headed to Boston to host our American Pharma Manufacturing...

    Celebrating 10 Remarkable Years of the American Medical Device Summit: A Summit Recap

    Kicking off our fall summit season here in 2023, the 10th anniversary of our American Medical Device Summit concluded...

    7 Reasons Why You Should Attend More Conferences & Summits

    As a working professional, chances are you have been encouraged to attend more business conferences or summits.

    Pharma Manufacturing in the Digital Age: How Your Company Can Benefit From Digitalization

    The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is complex and ever-evolving, eager to implement any new processes that will...

    How to Best Prepare for a Conference: An Exhibitor’s Guide

    Event season is fast approaching, and we’re excited to be back on-site for our upcoming conferences! As a quick recap,...

    Supply Chain Disruptions in the Aerospace & Defense Industry: Building Resilient Supply Bases

    Supply chain disruptions in the aerospace and defense sector have emerged as a central concern among leading OEMs. As...

    10 Reasons to Attend the 10th American Medical Device Summit

    If you're in search of not only medical device industry insights, but actionable strategies as well, let us introduce...

    End-To-End Supply Chain Visibility and Collaboration

    How did this multi-billion-dollar European beverage company significantly improve the efficiency and productivity of...

    Inventory Solutions: Delivering Supply Chain Security, Lower Cost of Goods, and Increased Liquidity

    With the current state of the global economy — brought forth by supply chain disruption — many organizations have been...

    Redeploying Labor and Solving the Global Manual Labor Shortage

    In today’s world, consumers spend approximately 40 billion hours shopping in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic...

    Increasing Vehicle Uptime and Reducing the Cost of Quality

    The automotive industry is being turned upside down. How so? This is all due to powerful market trends including...

    Automating Material Flow Efficiently and Safely with Mobile Automation

    With each passing day, consumer expectations—and thus, supply chain pressures—continue to become more demanding and...

    The Rapid Adoption of Intelligent Manufacturing and Pharma 4.0 during COVID-19

    Among the many things that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to light, life science organizations were faced with the...

    Misconceptions about Automation in the Medical Device Industry

    Over the last 25 years, we have watched automation technology evolve and deliver new possibilities to the assembly,...

    Mastering Safety-Critical Product Design

    When it comes to product design, what are the most common pitfalls for businesses to avoid? And with that being said,...

    Mastering Product Complaint Handling in the Medical Device Industry

    For medical device manufacturers across the globe, among their top priorities will inevitably include complaint...

    Shifting from Manual Processes to Automation | Medical Device Assembly

    When you think about “automation” and what it means for your business, what instantly comes to mind?

    Connected Manufacturing | MedTech 4.0

    To this day, many Medical Device manufacturers are still operating on paper… Is your business one of them? We’re...

    Examining Long-Term Storage Requirements & Needs of Biologicals

    As we ramp up for the 2020 American Biomanufacturing Summit, we’re excited to share this exclusive e-book created for...

    Q&A with Peter Rose

    A Frank Discussion on Economic Operators and How Maetrics Can Lead, Guide and Support Compliance Teams Ahead of the...

    Supply Chain Visibility: Greater Transparency and Flexibility through the Digitization of Logistics

    Supply chain visibility is all about knowing where inventory is at any particular time and how well products in transit...

    How to ensure success in your enterprise wide application and system rollouts

    Many companies don’t know what successful adoption looks like. They know what their past experience has taught them:...

    UQUIFA SHARES THEIR INSIGHTS ON OLEFIN METATHESIS

    With over 80 years of experience, UQUIFA’s business model is based on a combination of a quality manufacturing platform...

    The Impact of AI on the Automotive Sector

    From robots on the factory floor to autonomous cars on the road, AI is transforming the automotive sector. The new...

    Quality Maturity for Life Sciences: Q&A with IQVIA

    With pressures to drive down costs, remain compliant, and improve innovation and the safety of products, manufacturers...

    American Food Manufacturing Summit 2019 Gathers Experts to Discuss Technology, Food Safety, and the Future of the Industry

    From November 12-13, food and beverage processors and suppliers are meeting in Chicago to discuss current trends,...

    American Pharma Outsourcing Summit Gathers Top Industry Executives to Discuss Strategy and Innovation, Outsourcing Management, and Procurement

    From September 23-24, pharmaceutical executives are meeting in Philadelphia to discuss current trends, strategic...

    Leveraging Artificial and Business Intelligence to Drive Productivity Improvements

    Jaime Velez, Co-founding Partner and Senior Consultant at Operations and Quality Systems Improvement Experts (OQSIE),...

    EU MDR: Q&A With MAE Group

    Significant changes are ahead for medical device manufacturers. The EU’s Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), which is...

    Checklist for Establishing an Overseas CGT Operation

    Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) is a major breakthrough in medical science. Since penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic,...

    American Automotive Summit Gathers Manufacturers to Discuss Process Strategy, Supplier Oversight, Quality and Innovation

    From September 16-17, automotive manufacturers and executives are meeting in Detroit to discuss strategies to optimize...

    Bringing Precision Medicine to Market

    When it comes to biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development, we live in an incredible time. The FDA has approved...

    Reducing Cleaning and Cross-Contamination Risk in Single-Use Powder Handling

    In June 2019, ILC Dover will join biopharmaceutical executives to discuss current trends, strategic insights, and best...

    Digital Transformation: Driving Behavior Change

    Companies everywhere seem eager and ready to invest in digital transformation strategies, but are they achieving...

    The Industrial Cloud is Here. Are You Prepared for the Cybersecurity and Interoperability Challenges?

    In May 2019, Waterfall Security will join IT executives and industry leaders to discuss current trends, strategic...

    The Future of Manufacturing – with SwipeGuide CEO Willemijn Schneyder

    SwipeGuide Co-Founder and CEO, Willemijn Schneyder, shares what’s next in manufacturing technology: Willemijn, thanks...

    Using AI-Based Vision and Acoustic Solutions: Q&A with Clear Intelligence

    In May 2019, Clear Intelligence will present on the topic, Art of the Possible: Using AI-Based Vision & Acoustic...

    5 Examples of How Blockchain Technology is Changing the Way We Do Business

    Blockchain is best known as the technology behind digital currencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum, but while its...

    American Biomanufacturing Summit Gathers Executives to Discuss the Right Tools, Mindset and Culture Needed to Drive Productivity and Ingenuity

    From June 18-19, biopharmaceutical executives and cutting-edge technology providers are meeting in San Fransisco to...

    Digital Manufacturing Strategies, Analytics, the Labor Shortage and the Leadership Gap

    An Interview with TBM Prior to the American Manufacturing Summit 2019, Generis Group spoke with TBM Consulting to...

    Process Based Leadership

    Prior to the American Manufacturing Summit 2019, we spoke with Competitive Solutions to discuss their Process Based...

    An Interview with TBM

    Responding to Demand Changes, the Impact of Tariffs, Analytics Capabilities, and the Most Effective S&OP Practices...

    Why Companies Choose to Work with Pearson Packaging Systems

    Pearson Packaging Systems designs, builds and integrates automated secondary packaging solutions for their customers....

    Curiosity, Collaborative Engagement & Exploration in the Packaging Industry

    An Interview with LUX GLOBAL LABEL On April 16, 2019, LUX GLOBAL LABEL will join over 150 industry leaders at the...

    Q&A with Viva IML Tubes

    Prior to the American Packaging Summit 2019, we spoke with Viva IML Tubes to address sustainability, new packaging...

    Speaker Spotlight: Interview with Krishna Cheriath, Bristol-Myers Squibb

    Krishna Cheriath is the Chief Data Officer for Bristol-Myers Squibb. He is responsible for advancing BMS’ mission...

    Competitive Business Solutions Case Study: Procedure Improvement

    Competitive Business Solutions (CBS) executed an intensive process to address a long list of deficient processes that...

    Workforce Management Manufacturing: Interview with SchedulePro

    Sachin Agrawal is the CEO of SchedulePro, a leading workforce management solution provider for the manufacturing,...

    Augmented Reality in Manufacturing

    Q&A with Librestream Dan Flynn has 20 years of experience in sales and business development at companies ranging from...

    Achieving Exceptional Manufacturing Performance & Quality: System-Based Performance Solutions

    Q&A with Performance Solutions by Milliken Any improvement methodology is only as effective as its execution. Many...

    How to Set Up a Demand Driven Supply Chain: Moving from Push to Pull to Meet Customer Needs

    Q&A with Reveal Value Prior to the American Supply Chain Summit 2019, we spoke with Reveal Value to discuss how...

    The 3PO Model: Opening the Door to Profitability & Creating Sustainable Transformation

    Q&A with EngiLifeSciences Daniel Martinez is a 30-year veteran as an international management consultant with vast...

    How Collaboration Yields Superior Facility Design: Optimizing Planning, Procurement and Implementation Management

    Prior to the American Manufacturing Summit 2019, we spoke with St. Onge to discuss their Lunch & Learn topic, “How...

    Generis Leadership Spotlight: Deneen DeFiore, GE Aviation

    Deneen DeFiore currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Information and Product Security Officer for GE...

    CMO and Pharmaceutical Company Relationships: What is the Client’s Role?

    Over the last 25 years, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) have played an increasingly important role in the...

    Loop’s Launch Brings Waste-Free Packaging to the World’s Biggest Brands

    A new shopping platform unveiled yesterday at the World Economic Forum could be one of the most significant advances in...

    The Importance of Customer Service in Pharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing

    With tightening regulations and rising costs, the pharmaceutical industry is being presented with a consistent...

    Maximizing Supplier Quality with Limited Resources

    Q&A with NTS Unitek Prior to the American Aerospace & Defense Summit 2018, we spoke to NTS Unitek to discuss how to...

    Data Driven Innovation for Manufacturers

    Q&A with ProSensus Prior to the American Manufacturing Summit 2019, we spoke with ProSensus to discuss data-driven...

    The Effects of Customer Service and Effective Supplier Communication on the CMO-Client Relationship

    Q&A with Aphena Pharma Solutions The future of outsourcing is brighter than ever as pharmaceutical companies continue...

    Aerospace & Defense Controlled Conditions Facilities

    Prior to the American Aerospace & Defense Summit 2018, we spoke with Donna Lorenzen, Chief Mechanical Engineer at The...

    Arizona: Aerospace & Defense Industry

    Arizona is among the top states in the nation for the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry. Its dry, sunny climate,...

    How Digital Technologies are Transforming the Aerospace Sector

    Praduman K. Tickoo, Vice President of Digital Manufacturing Services and Solutions at L&T Technology Services, will...

    3D Printing for Production Manufacturing

    It’s time to think differently about manufacturing.

    Solving Compliance & Data Management Challenges in the Aerospace & Defense Industry

    This is an excerpt from an interview Generis Group did with Assent Compliance prior to the American Aerospace & Defense...

    Q&A with InDepth Engineering Solutions

    This is an excerpt from an interview Generis Group did with InDepth Engineering Solutions, following the American...

    Ask the Expert: EU MDR

    HCL hosted a Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion at the American Medical Device Summit 2018 last month in Chicago, IL....

    Q&A with The Austin Company

    The environment facing automotive-related manufacturers is fierce. Changing regulations, competitor landscape,...

    Female Leaders Soar To Top In Aerospace and Defense Industry

    Women make up more than half of America’s workforce, but when it comes to securing leadership positions at top...

    The Shared Milk Run

    What Is It? Companies are continually challenged to improve their overall operational services by reducing...

    Interview with Frans Cronje, Managing Director & Co-founder, DataProphet

    This is an excerpt from an interview Generis Group did with Frans Cronje, Managing Director and Co-founder of...

    LEADERS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE SUMMIT: INTERVIEW WITH FABIAN SCHMAHL

    Fabian Schmahl was named President & CEO of thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in April 2008. He is responsible for...

    LEADERS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: INTERVIEW WITH CHERYL THOMPSON

    Cheryl Thompson is the Director of Prototype at American Axle & Manufacturing and Founder of CADIA (The Center for...

    Security-First Mindset Drives Both Performance and Profits

    Designing with security in mind is proving to be essential for OEMs in the embedded space. But exactly what that means...

    De-Risking in the MedTech Industry

    Risk analysis is an essential component of your quality management system. A mandatory task for every new medical...

    Opening the Garage Door

    Digital technologies have upended the automotive industry. Formerly based solely on a business model of car ownership,...

    Leveraging Artificial and Business Intelligence to Drive Productivity Improvements

    This is an excerpt from an interview Generis Group did with Jaime Velez, Co-founding Partner and Senior Consultant at...

    Reduce Supplier Risk, Reduce Organizational Risk

    Risk is a major focus in most businesses today, regardless of industry. In the past few years, the Life Sciences have...

    An Executive’s Guide to Implementing Pragmatic Decision-Making with BI

    Business intelligence (BI) has become a critical component of success in managing effective organizations. According to...

    EQMS and Quality 4.0: Build a Successful Quality Strategy for a Life Science Company

    Quality is a critical concern in life science manufacturing industries, and leaders across life science companies have...

    Why You Need a New Quality Management System

    With technology rapidly changing, a global market, and competition around every corner, quality is one of the most...

    Membrane Switches vs Touch Screens for Medical Device Applications

    Membrane switches first debuted in the 1980s, as low-cost and fairly low-tech user interfaces. Though many still hold...

    Operational Machine Learning Use Cases

    Falkonry is a leading provider of operational machine learning for industrial companies that are looking to achieve...

    Track and Trace: A Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing An Effective Program

    Although the universal standard for pharmaceutical track-and-trace solutions has yet to emerge, the California Board of...

    The Medical Internet of Things (MIoT)

    The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as something of a phenomenon in the last few years. The concept has become so...

    Serialization: Optimizing Planning and Implementation

    Increased globalization in the supply chain for prescription drugs has also increased the distribution of counterfeit...

    Leadership Strategies for Enabling Supplier Quality Management

    When it comes to quality management, life sciences organizations all face a similar set of challenges derived from both...

    Your Assets Are Talking; Are You Listening?

    The data analytics revolution has the potential to transform the way companies organize, operate, develop talent,...

    Proving New Technology Works in Products: The 8-Point Assessment Checklist

    Key Tech is often visited by enthusiastic and clever innovators demonstrating a brand new technology, hopeful that it...

    How to Avoid Data Integrity Disasters in Your Manufacturing Network

    Lachman Consultants says that pharmaceutical manufacturers can establish a competitive advantage by preventing...

    Driving Digital Destiny: Digital Reinvention in Automotive

    Automotive firms need to rethink their organizations from the ground up through a process which IBM calls Digital...

    Innovating within Constraints: What Med Device Designers and Manufacturers in Developed Markets Can Learn from Emerging Markets

    This is an excerpt from an interview Generis Group did with Palani Palaniappan, EVP, Innovation & Development at Terumo...

    5 Rules of Engagement for Breakout Performance

    Whether you work at a small tech startup or a large, established manufacturer, there is an implicit understanding that...

    Interview with Victoria Yeager, Head of Contracts and Compliance, Genentech

    We were honored to have Victoria Yeager, Head of Global Pharma Procurement Contracts & Compliance at Genentech, join us...

    Global Regulatory Intelligence: Evaluating the Developments to the EU MDR

    Is your company prepared for the new EU MDR? Michael Santalucia, Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs for Terumo...

    Case Study: Cyient Uses Predictive Analytics to Predict Failures in Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

    Client Problem Cyient‘s client, a leading laboratory equipment manufacturing company, collects data from their Ultra...

    In the Global Life Sciences Market, What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You

    The global life sciences market is witnessing an unprecedented pace of change across pharmaceuticals, medical devices,...

    Leaders in Aerospace & Defense: Interview with Rod Skotty, President, MHSco

    Rod Skotty is a veteran helicopter pilot. After leaving active duty in 1985, he joined Lockheed Martin, and became...

    A History of Innovation at Mayo Clinic: Interview with Mark Wehde

    This October, Mark Wehde, Section Head of Technology Development at the Mayo Clinic Division of Engineering, will join...

    How to Build Your Quality Nirvana: Q&A with Kari Miller of Pilgrim QMS

    Quality management is an integral factor in the development, approval, and commercialization of medical devices. With...

    “The Future is Bright” – Reflections on the American Biomanufacturing Summit

    Tawni Koutchesfahani, Director of Supply Chain at Relypsa, recently attended our 2018 American Biomanufacturing Summit....

    Quality Management in the Board Room

    Building the Executive Business Case for EQMS According to Pilgrim, quality leaders today are facing new challenges and...

    Norbert Leinfellner On His Passion For Change Management

    Prior to joining Fresenius, Norbert worked as a Program Manager at other medical device companies in the San Francisco...

    Shaping Tomorrow’s History – Today: In Conversation with Jonna Gerken

    For more than six decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. It...

    Women in Leadership: Raina Dauria, Johnson & Johnson

    In the lead-up to the American Medical Device Summit, we are highlighting some of the incredible women of the medical...

    US Medtech Industry Looking at Ireland as a Resource

    While the American medtech industry is thriving, it still must deal with challenges that include higher production...

    Benchmarks and Best Practices for Next-Generation QMS

    In a recent study conducted for Pilgrim, quality and compliance professionals from the top 2,000 Pharmaceutical,...

    Reduce: Interview with VOID Technologies

    Packaging sustainability is a critical topic in the industry right now, with many companies moving towards more...

    Increase the Shelf-Appeal of Your Packaging with Cast and Cure

    The trend to influence consumer buying behavior at the retail level continues to drive the packaging industry to...

    Sustainable Film Solutions: Talking Packaging Innovation with Charter NEX

    Demand for a lower carbon footprint and more sustainable packaging has never been greater among consumers and brand...

    GDP for APIs New Regulations

    The Shift to Monitoring BioPharma Product Quality Throughout Their Lifecycle For years, pharmaceutical manufacturers...

    Choosing the Right Writer for Your Documentation Project

    Pharmaceutical technical writers are a broad collection of technical people including engineers, biologics, chemists,...

    Case Study: How Lundbeck uses ELPRO cold chain monitoring solutions to streamline processes

    Project Partner Lundbeck is a global pharmaceutical company highly committed to improving the quality of life of people...

    Unveiling New Sustainable Packaging Materials and Design at Hasbro

    Hasbro is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys...

    Understanding the Critical Needs of Today’s Modern Consumer to Create Innovate Products and Packaging

    Today’s consumer is more likely to snack throughout the day rather than eat three set meals. They value low-prep,...

    Pharma Supply Chains: Transitioning to the Modern World of Data Monitoring and Analysis

    In the world of pharmaceutical supply chains, where cost reduction is king and a growing number of products are...

    Leading the Pack: Jane Chase, Institute of Packaging Professionals

    For many leaders, networking, coaching and mentoring have been powerful forces that have shaped their careers and...

    Digital Transformation, End-to-End Visibility, and the “Data Problem”

    Given the macroeconomic climate and the “Amazon effect,” many companies are looking to digitally transform their...

    Be the Customer of Choice: How to Get Suppliers Working with You, Not Against You

    In today’s economy, resources are limited – and that includes the shrinking pool of elite suppliers who can make or...

    Chemical company serves customers better and faster with Siemens AX4

    Global chemical giant BASF operates production plants in several countries and is committed to creating additional...

    3 Critical Components for a Full Industrial IoT Solution

    As manufacturers have likely heard again and again, there are many benefits to implementing Industrial Internet of...

    How to Make a Number-One Brand Bigger and Better: Q&A with Chobani’s Chief Creative Officer, Leland Maschmeyer

    Chobani, the number-one-selling brand of Greek yogurt in America, recently underwent a bold re-brand led by Leland...

    3 Key Components to Enable Predictive Maintenance

    The ultimate goal of predictive maintenance is to reduce valuable machinery downtime. Predictive maintenance has become...

    Smart technology for a smart future connect Siemens and Dürr

    Dürr is a mechanical and plant engineering firm seeking to become a global leader in digitalization by actively...

    Demand Driven Supply Chain Management

    Traditional MRP/ERP systems use forecasts of demand to drive replenishment through supply schedules. Unfortunately,...

    Leadership Spotlight: Dan Key, SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Axalta Coating Systems

    Dan Key is an accomplished senior executive with a 30-year track record in leading operations, supply chain,...

    Siemens AX4 helps drive success for Deutz

    Deutz is a worldwide provider of diesel and gas engines, and a company that prides itself on spirit, passion and a...

    Solutions to the Employee Engagement Dilemma

    Employers everywhere seem to struggle with the concept of employee engagement. In a recent Gallup Poll, it was...

    Siemens AX4 logistics platform keeps business on track

    As a provider of integrated logistics services in the railway industry, DB Cargo Logistics is responsible for managing...

    Leadership Spotlight: Randy Kesterson, SVP, Operations & Supply Chain, Cobham

    We are thrilled to have Randy Kesterson join us at the American Supply Chain Summit, on April 9-10 in Dallas, TX. He...

    Managing the Talent Pipeline: A New Approach to Closing the Skills Gap

    America’s education and workforce systems are failing to keep pace with the economy and the new skill sets it requires....

    Precise Engineering, Quality Construction: How World Class Facilities Get Built

    The Austin Company has been serving the manufacturing industry for over 140 years. Today, they continue to provide...
    IoT

    Fog Computing and Industrial IoT

    The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to enable many new business models. In industrial markets, the concepts of IoT,...

    Manufacturer Exits Paper Trail – Moves to a Software Path for Better EHS Management

    It was really a matter of getting with the times. PACE Industries, a U.S.-based die-casting company, was not unlike...

    Top 3 Ways IIoT Enables Business Outcomes in Manufacturing

    According to IoT solutions company relayr, the manufacturing industry, as a whole, is the least digitally advanced...

    The Adaptive Machine: Cultivating a ‘green patch’ in your brownfield

    Despite the well-documented advantages of digital transformation and smart factories, it can be overwhelming to know...

    IoT Enables Predictive Maintenance

    Over the past ten years or so there have been many smart manufacturing initiatives that have promoted the need for...

    Review Supply Chain Industry Predictions for 2018

    Stay ahead of trends in the supply chain industry by reading the latest edition of QReview, a supply chain industry...

    How a Safety Management System Can Save You Money

    A software-based system for managing safety in manufacturing organizations may hold the key to unlocking efficiency,...

    Enabling Demand Driven planning with SAP-based solutions

    CAMELOT Management Consultants‘s affiliate for innovative IT solutions, CAMELOT IT Lab, co-innovated with SAP to...

    How Robotics Will Drive the American Manufacturing Renaissance: An Interview with Jay Douglass, COO, The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute

    Jay Douglass is COO of The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute. ARM’s mission is to secure our national...

    Demand Driven MRP

    Demand Driven MRP is recognized as an intuitive proven planning and execution method for today’s complex and volatile...