Europe’s leading event for process and discrete manufacturing is taking place from 18th -20th October at the Swissôtel Düsseldorf, Germany.

Now in its 6th year, the European Manufacturing Strategies 2010 attracts 300+ senior level industry professionals from across Europe.

As we emerge from the recession, it is more important than ever that manufacturers look to improve performance and reduce costs, in order to remain competitive. The 2010 agenda is being developed to mirror the latest innovative strategies being implemented across the industry:

• Developing long-term lean cultural change – engaging the workforce to achieve manufacturing excellence.
• Integrating IT systems to develop real-time intelligence and process understanding.
• Engaging key supplier for just in time delivery – managing in-bound logistics to reduce inventory whilst minimising risk.
• Learning the lessons from Toyota and Honda.
• Implementing green manufacturing strategies to reduce costs.

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Why attend

Experience a range of case studies, key note conferences sessions over three days from 30+ key industry speakers including:

Shannon Unrein, General Manager, Cordis Robert Claasen, Director, Corporate Manufacturing DSM Volker Schmitz, Director, Supply Chain Strategy, Hewlett Packard Prof. Karl-Heinz Büttner , General Manager, Siemens Elektronik Werk, Amberg , Siemens

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Network with 300 + manufacturing professionals from disciplines including:

Specialist Area Lean Six Sigma Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement Process Management Production and Plant Quality Supply Chain

Industry Automotive Pharmaceuticals Aerospace / Defence Industrial High-Tec CPG / FMCG Electronics Food / Drink

Meet with fellow delegates and manufacturing solution providers with whom you share common interests and goals in specially pre-arranged sessions.

Nominate your company for the Strategic Manufacturing Awards 2010!

Now in its 3rd year, this special presentation evening which takes place on 19th October recognises the manufacturing community for their efforts in categories including operational excellence, green manufacturing and innovation.

Previous winners on this prestigious occasion include Michelin, Diageo, Danfoss and DSM.

Our judging panel is waiting to hear from you. Enter today at www.manufacturing-awards.com

If you are interested in becoming a part of EMS 2010 in a sponsorship or delegate capacity, please contact Maria Villablanca on maria.villablanca@wtgevents.com