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       * Strategy Development Manager – Craft strategic blueprints with
         precision, guiding your organization toward its vision and goals.
       * KPI Designer/Manager – Visualize key performance indicators and
         objectives for strategic alignment and informed decision-making.
       * Balanced Scorecard – Achieve alignment between Six Sigma initiatives
         and overall business objectives, driving focused improvements.
       * Catchball Cascading – Exchange ideas, feedback, and strategies between
         different stakeholders to refine concepts and build consensus.
       * Huddle Board Manager – Keep your team aligned and empowered with visual
         displays that track Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
       * Innovation Manager – A strategic framework and toolset designed to
         identify, cultivate, and scale new areas of business potential within
         an organization
       * Project/Actions Manager – Oversee the planning, execution, and
         completion of projects related to the production process
       * OGSM – Facilitate a structured approach to set clear objectives, define
         quantifiable goals, establish actionable strategies, and identify
         precise measures to gauge performance
     * Lean Continuous Improvement
       * 5S Audit – A systematic approach to optimizing transactional and
         operational processes
       * Kaizen – Implement and manage Kaizen projects for a culture of
         consistent, incremental improvements.
       * Gemba Walk – Conduct insightful process walks to uncover opportunities
         for improvement through direct observation and interviews.
       * A3 Problem Solving – Harness the power of visual thinking with our A3
         software, guiding your teams through streamlined problem-solving.
       * 5 Whys – Dive deep into problem origins with this iterative questioning
         technique, uncovering root causes and enabling effective solutions.
       * Kata Continuous Improvement – A systematic approach to problem-solving
         and continuous improvement
       * Poka-yoke – A fundamental process aimed at preventing errors before
         they occur
       * xMatrix – Align strategy, objectives, and execution with the X Matrix,
         fostering cross-functional collaboration and results.
       * VSM Value Stream Mapping – Visualize end-to-end processes to identify
         bottlenecks and waste, guiding targeted improvements.
       * 8 Disciplines – Utilize this problem-solving framework to navigate
         challenges methodically and drive sustainable improvements.
       * Root Cause Analysis – Uncover the root causes of problems using
         systematic analysis, enabling effective corrective actions.
     * Procurement/Engineering
       * Inventory Management – Manage inventory for reduce costs and more
         efficient processes
       * RFP & Vendor Evaluation – Streamline the process of soliciting and
         evaluating vendor proposals for optimal supplier selection.
       * SIPOC – Gain a holistic view of processes by analyzing Suppliers,
         Inputs, Processes, Outputs, and Customers, aiding process improvement.
       * Engineering Change Order (ECO) – Manage and streamline changes to
         product designs or manufacturing processes
       * DFM/A – Elevate product design by optimizing manufacturability and
         assembly processes for efficiency.
       * DFMEA – Streamlines the process of analyzing possible failure modes,
         evaluating their effects, and prioritizing corrective actions
       * PPAP – Streamline the approval of production parts through a
         standardized and efficient process.
       * DFSS – Infuse Six Sigma principles into your product development
         process, resulting in robust and high-quality designs.
       * Reliability Engineering – Optimize product and system reliability
         through structured engineering practices, ensuring consistent
         performance.
       * Human Factors Engineering – Enhance product and process design by
         incorporating human factors to optimize usability, safety, and
         efficiency.
       * Supply Chain Control Tower – Centralizes data from various points in
         the supply chain, providing a comprehensive, real-time overview of all
         activities
       * Pull System Replenishment – Effectively manage inventory by aligning
         replenishment with actual customer demand
       * FMEA – Anticipate and mitigate potential failure points with this
         Failure Modes and Effects Analysis tool for robust risk management.
     * Production
       * OEE/Production Monitoring – Monitor production processes in real-time,
         optimizing efficiency and minimizing disruptions.
       * Work Order Scheduler – Optimize work order sequencing and resource
         allocation for efficient production scheduling.
       * Production Scheduling – Effectively align resources, machinery, and
         workforce with market demand
       * SMED – Reduce equipment setup and changeover times to under ten minutes
       * Methods Line Trial Manager – Set up, monitor, and assess trial runs for
         new or modified production lines
       * Trial Parts Manager – Streamline the management of trial and prototype
         parts, ensuring efficient handling from inception to final testing
       * Escalation Manager – Facilitates the rapid identification and
         escalation of critical issues that can impact production efficiency and
         safety
       * MPC Work Order Manager – Facilitates the entire lifecycle of a work
         order, from initial scheduling and resource allocation to progress
         tracking and final reporting
       * FIFO Process – This app prioritizes the oldest stock for use first,
         reducing waste and minimizing the risk of obsolescence
       * Heijunka – Implement the Japanese philosophy of production leveling
       * Line Leveling – Helps identify bottlenecks and smooth out production
         imbalances
     * Quality/6 Sigma/Maintenance
       * Effective Quality Check – Use this tool to establish customizable
         inspection workflows, monitor production, and automate reporting
       * Quality Function Deployment (QFD) – Translate customer needs into
         product features, guiding product development for superior customer
         satisfaction.
       * Product Quality System (PQS) – Set up customizable inspection
         workflows, identify non-conformances, and ensure products meet
         stringent industry standards
       * Gage – Assess measurement system accuracy and reliability using GR&R
         analysis for precise data collection.
       * DMAIC, DMADV, JDI Project Management – A structured framework to drive
         process improvements through a five-phase methodology: Define, Measure,
         Analyze, Improve, and Control
       * APQP – Planning – Elevate product quality and project management using
         our APQP software for a competitive edge.
       * Maintenance Work Order System – Create, assign, and manage work orders
         efficiently, ensuring that maintenance tasks are completed promptly and
         systematically
       * Risk Management – Systematically identify, assess, and address
         operational risks
       * TPM – Total Productive Maintenance – Emphasizes proactive and
         preventive maintenance to ensure that machines are always in working
         order
       * Predictive Maintenance – Anticipate and prevent equipment failures
       * SPC – Monitor process variation in real-time using statistical methods,
         ensuring consistent quality.
       * PFMEA – A centralized platform for proactively identifying potential
         process failures and assessing their impact on production quality
       * QMS – Implement and maintain a comprehensive system for managing
         quality throughout your organization.
       * Quality Manager – Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous
         improvement efforts across your organization’s processes.
       * Cost of Quality – Comprehensive framework that assesses the financial
         implications of maintaining or improving product quality
     * People/Safety
       * Work Instructions – Centralize, manage, and standardize work
         instructions for consistent and efficient process execution.
       * Lean Process Training and Quizzes – A specialized platform aimed at
         training and empowering production teams, engineers, and management to
         implement and sustain lean methodologies
       * Learning Management Training Matrix – Facilitate flexibility and skill
         diversification among your team members with this matrix for
         cross-training.
       * SOP Standard Operating Proceedures – Centralize and manage Standard
         Operating Procedures to drive process consistency and employee
         adherence.
       * Help Desk – A dedicated system designed to streamline the management of
         support requests, technical glitches, or machinery-related queries
       * Employee Recognition Manager – Streamlines recognition programs through
         customizable awards, automated nomination workflows, and real-time
         recognition feeds
       * Roles & Responsibilities Manager – Define, manage, and clarify job
         roles and responsibilities
       * Safety Audit – Identify potential hazards, ensure compliance with
         safety regulations, and evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety
         protocols
       * Incident Manager – A pivotal tool designed to document, analyze, and
         address safety-related incidents within the production environment
       * Employee Engagement Report – Gathers employee feedback, analyzes, data,
         and provides insights to identify trends and pinpoint issues affecting
         morale
     
 * STRATEGY
    * Drive Intelligent Business Strategy (Learn More)
    * View All Applications
   
    * Cascading Strategies, Objectives, Key Results (OKRs) – Create cascading
      strategies & rollups in simple dashboards
    * AI-Powered Competitive Analysis – Create an instant competitive analysis
      using artificial intelligence
    * Strategy Development Process – Create a complete business strategy and
      plan
    * AI-Powered SWOT Analysis – Create an instant SWOT using artificial
      intelligence
    * OGSM: Objectives, Goals, Strategies & Measures – Create & manage
      Objectives, Goals, Strategies & Measures
    * AI Powered Vision Statements – Create instant strategic focus for your
      business or project
    * Balanced Scorecard – Create and track scorecards with simple dashboards
    * Business Case Development – Build business cases for strategies, products
      & projects
    * Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Dashboard – Manage the most important
      KPIs for your business
    * Strategy Roadmaps – Build short-, mid-, and long-term roadmaps
    * Portfolio Management – Build & manage your portfolio of projects &
      opportunities

 * INNOVATION
    * Drive Intelligent Innovation Management (Learn More)
    * View All Applications
   
    * Phases & Gates Process – Manage your full innovation process
    * AI-Powered Brainstorming – Brainstorm bigger & better ideas with
      artificial intelligence
    * AI-Powered Problem Solving – Create and manage digital software products
    * Product & Service Concept Testing – Build & manage your product & service
      concepts
    * Business Case Development – Build business cases for businesses, products
      & projects
    * Product & Service Portfolios – Build & manage your product & service
      portfolios
    * Innovation Culture – Define and drive your innovation culture strategy &
      projects
    * Growth Platforms – Create and track growth platforms to drive innovation
    * Innovation Roadmaps – Build short-, mid-, and long-term innovation
      roadmaps
    * Open Innovation – Identify and manage external partner & acquisitions

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    * View All Applications
   
    * Change Management Process – Manage your full process from charters to
      stakeholders
    * Stakeholder Change Impact Management – Make new page from change impact
      template page
    * Multi Project Change Management – Assess and manage project & program
      dashboards
    * Change Plans & Programs – Create, manage, and rollup change plans and
      programs
    * Coaching Management Process – Build business cases for businesses,
      products & projects
    * RACI Manager – Create, manage, and align stakeholders on RACIs
    * Change Project Staffing – Scope, define, and manage change project teams
      and staffing
    * Gap Analysis – Define “from” and “to” states including future-state gaps
    * Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – Build & manage your standard
      operating procedures
    * Change Readiness Assessment – Assess and manage stakeholder readiness &
      resistance
    * User Acceptance Testing – Create and manage user acceptance tests

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Menu
 * MANUFACTURING
   * Drive Intelligent Manufacturing Digital Transformation (Learn More)
   * View All Applications
     
   * * Strategy, KPIs & Innovation
       * Strategy Development Manager – Craft strategic blueprints with
         precision, guiding your organization toward its vision and goals.
       * KPI Designer/Manager – Visualize key performance indicators and
         objectives for strategic alignment and informed decision-making.
       * Balanced Scorecard – Achieve alignment between Six Sigma initiatives
         and overall business objectives, driving focused improvements.
       * Catchball Cascading – Exchange ideas, feedback, and strategies between
         different stakeholders to refine concepts and build consensus.
       * Huddle Board Manager – Keep your team aligned and empowered with visual
         displays that track Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
       * Innovation Manager – A strategic framework and toolset designed to
         identify, cultivate, and scale new areas of business potential within
         an organization
       * Project/Actions Manager – Oversee the planning, execution, and
         completion of projects related to the production process
       * OGSM – Facilitate a structured approach to set clear objectives, define
         quantifiable goals, establish actionable strategies, and identify
         precise measures to gauge performance
     * Lean Continuous Improvement
       * 5S Audit – A systematic approach to optimizing transactional and
         operational processes
       * Kaizen – Implement and manage Kaizen projects for a culture of
         consistent, incremental improvements.
       * Gemba Walk – Conduct insightful process walks to uncover opportunities
         for improvement through direct observation and interviews.
       * A3 Problem Solving – Harness the power of visual thinking with our A3
         software, guiding your teams through streamlined problem-solving.
       * 5 Whys – Dive deep into problem origins with this iterative questioning
         technique, uncovering root causes and enabling effective solutions.
       * Kata Continuous Improvement – A systematic approach to problem-solving
         and continuous improvement
       * Poka-yoke – A fundamental process aimed at preventing errors before
         they occur
       * xMatrix – Align strategy, objectives, and execution with the X Matrix,
         fostering cross-functional collaboration and results.
       * VSM Value Stream Mapping – Visualize end-to-end processes to identify
         bottlenecks and waste, guiding targeted improvements.
       * 8 Disciplines – Utilize this problem-solving framework to navigate
         challenges methodically and drive sustainable improvements.
       * Root Cause Analysis – Uncover the root causes of problems using
         systematic analysis, enabling effective corrective actions.
     * Procurement/Engineering
       * Inventory Management – Manage inventory for reduce costs and more
         efficient processes
       * RFP & Vendor Evaluation – Streamline the process of soliciting and
         evaluating vendor proposals for optimal supplier selection.
       * SIPOC – Gain a holistic view of processes by analyzing Suppliers,
         Inputs, Processes, Outputs, and Customers, aiding process improvement.
       * Engineering Change Order (ECO) – Manage and streamline changes to
         product designs or manufacturing processes
       * DFM/A – Elevate product design by optimizing manufacturability and
         assembly processes for efficiency.
       * DFMEA – Streamlines the process of analyzing possible failure modes,
         evaluating their effects, and prioritizing corrective actions
       * PPAP – Streamline the approval of production parts through a
         standardized and efficient process.
       * DFSS – Infuse Six Sigma principles into your product development
         process, resulting in robust and high-quality designs.
       * Reliability Engineering – Optimize product and system reliability
         through structured engineering practices, ensuring consistent
         performance.
       * Human Factors Engineering – Enhance product and process design by
         incorporating human factors to optimize usability, safety, and
         efficiency.
       * Supply Chain Control Tower – Centralizes data from various points in
         the supply chain, providing a comprehensive, real-time overview of all
         activities
       * Pull System Replenishment – Effectively manage inventory by aligning
         replenishment with actual customer demand
       * FMEA – Anticipate and mitigate potential failure points with this
         Failure Modes and Effects Analysis tool for robust risk management.
     * Production
       * OEE/Production Monitoring – Monitor production processes in real-time,
         optimizing efficiency and minimizing disruptions.
       * Work Order Scheduler – Optimize work order sequencing and resource
         allocation for efficient production scheduling.
       * Production Scheduling – Effectively align resources, machinery, and
         workforce with market demand
       * SMED – Reduce equipment setup and changeover times to under ten minutes
       * Methods Line Trial Manager – Set up, monitor, and assess trial runs for
         new or modified production lines
       * Trial Parts Manager – Streamline the management of trial and prototype
         parts, ensuring efficient handling from inception to final testing
       * Escalation Manager – Facilitates the rapid identification and
         escalation of critical issues that can impact production efficiency and
         safety
       * MPC Work Order Manager – Facilitates the entire lifecycle of a work
         order, from initial scheduling and resource allocation to progress
         tracking and final reporting
       * FIFO Process – This app prioritizes the oldest stock for use first,
         reducing waste and minimizing the risk of obsolescence
       * Heijunka – Implement the Japanese philosophy of production leveling
       * Line Leveling – Helps identify bottlenecks and smooth out production
         imbalances
     * Quality/6 Sigma/Maintenance
       * Effective Quality Check – Use this tool to establish customizable
         inspection workflows, monitor production, and automate reporting
       * Quality Function Deployment (QFD) – Translate customer needs into
         product features, guiding product development for superior customer
         satisfaction.
       * Product Quality System (PQS) – Set up customizable inspection
         workflows, identify non-conformances, and ensure products meet
         stringent industry standards
       * Gage – Assess measurement system accuracy and reliability using GR&R
         analysis for precise data collection.
       * DMAIC, DMADV, JDI Project Management – A structured framework to drive
         process improvements through a five-phase methodology: Define, Measure,
         Analyze, Improve, and Control
       * APQP – Planning – Elevate product quality and project management using
         our APQP software for a competitive edge.
       * Maintenance Work Order System – Create, assign, and manage work orders
         efficiently, ensuring that maintenance tasks are completed promptly and
         systematically
       * Risk Management – Systematically identify, assess, and address
         operational risks
       * TPM – Total Productive Maintenance – Emphasizes proactive and
         preventive maintenance to ensure that machines are always in working
         order
       * Predictive Maintenance – Anticipate and prevent equipment failures
       * SPC – Monitor process variation in real-time using statistical methods,
         ensuring consistent quality.
       * PFMEA – A centralized platform for proactively identifying potential
         process failures and assessing their impact on production quality
       * QMS – Implement and maintain a comprehensive system for managing
         quality throughout your organization.
       * Quality Manager – Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous
         improvement efforts across your organization’s processes.
       * Cost of Quality – Comprehensive framework that assesses the financial
         implications of maintaining or improving product quality
     * People/Safety
       * Work Instructions – Centralize, manage, and standardize work
         instructions for consistent and efficient process execution.
       * Lean Process Training and Quizzes – A specialized platform aimed at
         training and empowering production teams, engineers, and management to
         implement and sustain lean methodologies
       * Learning Management Training Matrix – Facilitate flexibility and skill
         diversification among your team members with this matrix for
         cross-training.
       * SOP Standard Operating Proceedures – Centralize and manage Standard
         Operating Procedures to drive process consistency and employee
         adherence.
       * Help Desk – A dedicated system designed to streamline the management of
         support requests, technical glitches, or machinery-related queries
       * Employee Recognition Manager – Streamlines recognition programs through
         customizable awards, automated nomination workflows, and real-time
         recognition feeds
       * Roles & Responsibilities Manager – Define, manage, and clarify job
         roles and responsibilities
       * Safety Audit – Identify potential hazards, ensure compliance with
         safety regulations, and evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety
         protocols
       * Incident Manager – A pivotal tool designed to document, analyze, and
         address safety-related incidents within the production environment
       * Employee Engagement Report – Gathers employee feedback, analyzes, data,
         and provides insights to identify trends and pinpoint issues affecting
         morale
     
 * STRATEGY
    * Drive Intelligent Business Strategy (Learn More)
    * View All Applications
   
    * Cascading Strategies, Objectives, Key Results (OKRs) – Create cascading
      strategies & rollups in simple dashboards
    * AI-Powered Competitive Analysis – Create an instant competitive analysis
      using artificial intelligence
    * Strategy Development Process – Create a complete business strategy and
      plan
    * AI-Powered SWOT Analysis – Create an instant SWOT using artificial
      intelligence
    * OGSM: Objectives, Goals, Strategies & Measures – Create & manage
      Objectives, Goals, Strategies & Measures
    * AI Powered Vision Statements – Create instant strategic focus for your
      business or project
    * Balanced Scorecard – Create and track scorecards with simple dashboards
    * Business Case Development – Build business cases for strategies, products
      & projects
    * Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Dashboard – Manage the most important
      KPIs for your business
    * Strategy Roadmaps – Build short-, mid-, and long-term roadmaps
    * Portfolio Management – Build & manage your portfolio of projects &
      opportunities

 * INNOVATION
    * Drive Intelligent Innovation Management (Learn More)
    * View All Applications
   
    * Phases & Gates Process – Manage your full innovation process
    * AI-Powered Brainstorming – Brainstorm bigger & better ideas with
      artificial intelligence
    * AI-Powered Problem Solving – Create and manage digital software products
    * Product & Service Concept Testing – Build & manage your product & service
      concepts
    * Business Case Development – Build business cases for businesses, products
      & projects
    * Product & Service Portfolios – Build & manage your product & service
      portfolios
    * Innovation Culture – Define and drive your innovation culture strategy &
      projects
    * Growth Platforms – Create and track growth platforms to drive innovation
    * Innovation Roadmaps – Build short-, mid-, and long-term innovation
      roadmaps
    * Open Innovation – Identify and manage external partner & acquisitions

 * CHANGE MANAGEMENT
    * Drive Intelligent Change Management (Learn More)
    * View All Applications
   
    * Change Management Process – Manage your full process from charters to
      stakeholders
    * Stakeholder Change Impact Management – Make new page from change impact
      template page
    * Multi Project Change Management – Assess and manage project & program
      dashboards
    * Change Plans & Programs – Create, manage, and rollup change plans and
      programs
    * Coaching Management Process – Build business cases for businesses,
      products & projects
    * RACI Manager – Create, manage, and align stakeholders on RACIs
    * Change Project Staffing – Scope, define, and manage change project teams
      and staffing
    * Gap Analysis – Define “from” and “to” states including future-state gaps
    * Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – Build & manage your standard
      operating procedures
    * Change Readiness Assessment – Assess and manage stakeholder readiness &
      resistance
    * User Acceptance Testing – Create and manage user acceptance tests

 * PLATFORM
 * PARTNERS
 * LEARN

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INNOVATE AND OPTIMIZE: AI SOLUTIONS IN MANUFACTURING



Join us for an enlightening webinar that delves into the transformative impact
of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the manufacturing industry. This session will
uncover how AI technologies are revolutionizing the sector by enhancing
precision, efficiency, and adaptability across various manufacturing processes.
Whether you’re looking to optimize production, increase automation, or drive
innovation, this webinar will provide actionable insights on integrating AI
solutions effectively to achieve tangible results.

 * Optimized Production Processes: Discover how AI can analyze complex data to
   optimize machine operations, reduce downtime, and predict maintenance needs,
   leading to higher productivity and cost savings.
 * Quality Control Enhancements: Learn about AI-driven quality control systems
   that automatically detect and correct defects, ensuring product consistency
   and reducing waste without human intervention.
 * Supply Chain and Inventory Management: Explore how AI enhances supply chain
   dynamics by forecasting demand more accurately, optimizing inventory levels,
   and ensuring timely delivery of materials, thus reducing overhead costs and
   improving service delivery.

This webinar is a must-attend for manufacturing professionals eager to embrace
the next wave of technological advancement. Participants will gain a clear
understanding of how AI can be leveraged not just to automate tasks but to
create smarter, more responsive manufacturing systems that can dramatically
improve operational outcomes.


Presenter


MICHAEL LYNCH
FORMER HEAD OF IOT FOR SAP AND CEO OF PRAXIE

Michael is a creative and successful executive with extensive leadership
experience in delivering innovative collaboration products and building global
businesses. Prior to founding Praxie, Michael led the Internet of Things
business at SAP. He joined SAP as part of the acquisition of Right Hemisphere
Inc., where he held the position of CEO. During his tenure, he transformed a
small tools provider for graphics professionals to the global leader in
Visualization software for Global 1,000 manufacturers. He closed multiple rounds
of venture financing with Sequoia Capital, Sutter Hill Ventures, SAP Ventures,
NVIDIA, and others. Michael led the company to a successful acquisition by SAP.
Previously, he was the VP in charge of creative product development at 7th Level
where he helped grow the company from 20 employees to IPO. At 7th Level, he led
the production of over thirty award winning Internet, education and
entertainment software products for Disney, Real Networks, IBM, Microsoft and
Sony. Prior to working in Technology, Michael was a successful
actor/singer/dancer on Broadway where he starred in Fiddler on the Roof, Jerome
Robbin’s Broadway and Les Miserables. Michael also starred on Television’s
General Hospital and more. Michael attended the Manhattan School of Music where
he studied Opera.


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UNLOCK TEAM SUPERPOWERS: HARNESS AI TO TRANSFORM DATA INTO DECISIVE ACTION




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Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can leverage your existing data to
empower your team and revolutionize your workplace. This session will unveil the
powerful capabilities of AI in analyzing historical data to predict trends,
optimize processes, and enhance decision-making across various business
functions. Discover the strategies to harness AI effectively, ensuring your team
not only meets but exceeds their operational goals with the aid of smart,
data-driven insights.

 * Predictive Analysis and Trend Forecasting: Learn how AI can utilize existing
   data to forecast future trends and behaviors, allowing your team to
   anticipate market changes and adapt strategies proactively.
 * Process Optimization: Gain insights into how AI can identify inefficiencies
   within your current workflows and suggest precise improvements, streamlining
   operations and increasing productivity.
 * Enhanced Decision-Making: Explore how AI-driven insights can equip your team
   with the knowledge to make informed decisions quickly, reducing risk and
   leveraging opportunities more effectively.

This webinar is ideal for team leaders, managers, and executives looking to
amplify their team’s capabilities and drive innovation through advanced data
utilization. Equip your team with the knowledge to use AI in transforming your
existing data into a powerful asset for achieving exceptional results.




ELEVATING QUALITY INSPECTIONS WITH AI IN MANUFACTURING




WEBINAR PRESENTATION


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Watch this enlightening webinar that dives deep into the integration of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the quality inspection process within the
manufacturing industry. Discover how AI technologies are transforming
traditional quality control methods into more efficient, accurate, and reliable
practices. This session will explore cutting-edge AI tools and systems that are
setting new standards for detecting defects, ensuring compliance, and
maintaining high-quality production with unprecedented precision.

 * Enhanced Detection Capabilities: Learn how AI-powered visual inspection
   systems can detect defects that are imperceptible to the human eye,
   significantly improving the accuracy and reliability of quality inspections.
 * Increased Inspection Speeds: Understand the impact of AI on speeding up the
   inspection process, allowing for real-time quality assessments and faster
   decision-making, which in turn boosts overall production efficiency.
 * Automated Data Analysis: Explore how AI can automate the analysis of
   inspection data, providing deeper insights and predictive analytics to
   prevent future defects and enhance product quality consistently.

This webinar is designed for quality control professionals, production managers,
and anyone interested in leveraging AI to elevate their manufacturing quality
standards. Equip yourself with the knowledge to implement AI-driven quality
inspection systems that not only streamline operations but also drive
substantial improvements in product quality and operational efficiency.




UNVEILING AI-STRATEGY MANAGEMENT (OGSM)



View our groundbreaking webinar on Unveiling AI-Strategy Management (OGSM):
Revolutionize Your Business Strategy with AI-Powered Progress Tracking and
Reporting. In this session, we will explore how the integration of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) with the Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures (OGSM)
framework can transform your approach to strategic planning and execution. Learn
to leverage AI-driven analytics and insights to enhance decision-making,
streamline business processes, and achieve superior strategic outcomes.

 * AI-Enhanced Decision Making: Participants will discover how AI can augment
   the OGSM framework, providing advanced analytics and insights to make
   informed decisions, prioritize strategic initiatives, and optimize resource
   allocation.
 * Efficient Progress Tracking: Learn about the power of AI in automating and
   enhancing the tracking of strategic progress, enabling real-time visibility
   into performance against objectives and facilitating quick adjustments to
   stay on course.
 * Advanced Reporting Capabilities: Gain insights into how AI-powered tools can
   revolutionize reporting, offering dynamic, interactive reports and dashboards
   that provide a comprehensive view of strategic performance and actionable
   intelligence.

This webinar is a must-attend for business leaders, strategists, and managers
looking to harness the potential of AI in their strategy management processes,
driving innovation, and ensuring that their organizations remain competitive in
the ever-evolving business landscape.




DRIVE SUCCESSFUL SAFETY AUDITS WITH AI



Watch our transformative webinar on revolutionizing safety audits in the
manufacturing sector through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This session is designed to equip you with advanced strategies for implementing
AI in safety protocols, enabling a more comprehensive, accurate, and efficient
approach to ensuring workplace safety. Discover how AI can elevate traditional
safety audits, transforming them into dynamic tools for proactive risk
management and continuous improvement in the manufacturing environment.

 * AI-Powered Risk Assessment: Uncover how AI algorithms can analyze vast
   amounts of data to identify potential safety hazards, predict risk factors,
   and provide more thorough risk assessments than ever before.
 * Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts: Learn about AI systems that offer real-time
   monitoring of the manufacturing floor, providing instant alerts for any
   safety discrepancies or hazardous conditions, leading to immediate corrective
   actions.
 * Streamlined Compliance and Reporting: Explore how AI can simplify compliance
   with safety regulations, automating the collection and analysis of data, and
   generating detailed audit reports, thereby reducing administrative burdens
   and enhancing accuracy.

This webinar offers a unique opportunity to understand and harness the power of
AI in transforming safety audits from routine checks into strategic assets in
the manufacturing industry. Participants will leave with a clear vision of how
AI can be integrated into their safety practices, leading to a safer, more
compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment.




MASTERING GEMBA WALKS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE



Step into the future of manufacturing with our exclusive webinar on GEMBA walks
– a pivotal Lean approach designed to help you closely observe, understand, and
optimize operations at the shop floor level. Now, with the convergence of
artificial intelligence, GEMBA walks are being transformed, offering real-time
data-driven insights and automating continuous improvement initiatives. Join us
to explore the synergy between the traditional GEMBA methodology and
cutting-edge AI technologies.

 * Data-Driven Observations: Learn how integrating AI can provide instant data
   analytics during your GEMBA walks, helping you pinpoint inefficiencies and
   opportunities with unparalleled accuracy.
 * Proactive Problem-Solving: Understand how AI-driven predictive analytics can
   identify potential bottlenecks or disruptions, allowing teams to proactively
   address issues before they escalate.
 * Continuous Improvement 2.0: Discover how AI can automate the iterative
   feedback process of GEMBA, ensuring that insights gained are immediately
   transformed into actionable improvements, enhancing productivity and quality.

Embrace the next generation of GEMBA walks in manufacturing, where the fusion of
hands-on observation and AI-driven insights promises a revolutionary approach to
shop floor excellence.




LEVERAGE AI TO SUPERCHARGE BRAINSTORMING



Dive into the transformative world of AI-driven brainstorming tailored for the
manufacturing sector. This webinar is crafted to unveil the untapped potential
of integrating artificial intelligence into your ideation processes, providing a
robust foundation for fostering innovation and expediting solutions. By
leveraging AI, manufacturing professionals can drastically reshape the way they
conceptualize, prototype, and implement strategies, ensuring cutting-edge
advancements in production, quality, and efficiency.

 * Enhanced Ideation Speed: Discover how AI can analyze vast data sets swiftly,
   suggesting innovative ideas or pinpointing areas of improvement, ensuring
   that brainstorming sessions are not just faster, but also more productive.
 * Data-Driven Decisions: Learn how AI algorithms can process complex
   manufacturing data to provide insights and recommendations, ensuring that
   brainstorming outcomes are aligned with real-world scenarios and
   evidence-based strategies.
 * Augmented Creativity: Experience firsthand how the combination of human
   intuition with AI’s computational power can lead to breakthrough ideas,
   unlocking innovative solutions that neither could achieve alone.




SUPERCHARGE YOUR 5S MANUFACTURING PROCESS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)



As industries evolve, traditional methodologies like 5S are being supercharged
with the integration of artificial intelligence, bringing about unprecedented
efficiencies and innovations. In this session, participants:

 * Discover the Synergy of 5S and AI: Understand how artificial intelligence
   enhances the traditional 5S process, paving the way for smarter operations.
 * Boost Operational Efficiency: Gain insights into how A.I.-augmented 5S can
   drastically reduce waste, improve productivity, and elevate quality
   standards.
 * Stay Ahead of the Curve: Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to
   position your manufacturing unit at the forefront of technological
   advancements.




KATA FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT



This interactive session provides a deep dive into the Kata approach, a
disciplined, iterative methodology that fosters a culture of continuous
improvement and problem-solving. Discover how AI’s analytical prowess can
complement the Kata framework, offering an innovative pathway to enhance
efficiency, quality, and adaptability in manufacturing processes.

 * AI-Driven Problem Solving: Learn how AI can accelerate the Kata
   problem-solving cycle, offering faster, data-driven insights to identify
   improvement opportunities and predict potential challenges.
 * Enhanced Process Optimization: Understand the role of AI in refining the Kata
   practice routines, providing real-time feedback and suggestions to optimize
   manufacturing processes for increased efficiency and productivity.
 * Culture of Continuous Learning: Explore how the integration of AI with Kata
   fosters a more dynamic learning environment, enabling teams to adapt quickly
   to changes and continuously evolve their skills and strategies.




AI-POWERED METRICS & KPIS




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Deep dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence and its
pivotal role in redefining how businesses measure success. As organizations
strive for a competitive edge, the traditional approaches to metrics and KPIs
are evolving, necessitating a more dynamic, AI-driven strategy. This session
will not only elucidate the integration of AI in setting and tracking these
critical benchmarks but also demonstrate its capability to uncover insights and
predict trends with unprecedented accuracy. Attendees will gain practical
knowledge on:

 * Identifying and Defining AI-Enhanced Metrics: Learn how to leverage AI tools
   to identify the most impactful metrics and KPIs tailored to your business
   objectives, ensuring a focused approach to performance measurement
 * Automating Tracking and Analysis: Discover how AI can automate the tracking
   of KPIs, provide real-time data analysis, and reduce the manual effort
   involved in data collection and interpretation
 * Proactive Decision Making: Understand how to use AI-powered tools to
   anticipate future trends, enabling proactive adjustments to strategies and
   operations for optimized performance.




UNLOCKING NEW DIMENSIONS IN MANUFACTURING: AI-SUPPORTED FMEA




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Dive into the cutting-edge realm of manufacturing excellence with our webinar on
AI-supported Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). This session aims to
revolutionize traditional FMEA processes by integrating Artificial Intelligence
(AI), enabling manufacturers to achieve unprecedented levels of product quality,
reliability, and safety. By harnessing the power of AI, participants will learn
to identify potential failures more accurately and efficiently, ensuring that
manufacturing processes stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry
landscape.

 * Predictive Failure Identification: Discover how AI algorithms can enhance
   FMEA by predicting potential failure modes even before they occur, using
   historical data and pattern recognition, leading to proactive risk
   mitigation.
 * Automated Risk Prioritization: Learn about the capabilities of AI to
   automatically analyze and prioritize risks based on their severity,
   occurrence, and detection ratings, thereby streamlining the FMEA process and
   focusing efforts where they are most needed.
 * Continuous Improvement Insights: Explore how AI-driven FMEA can offer deeper
   insights into the manufacturing process, identifying not only immediate risks
   but also long-term improvement opportunities for quality, efficiency, and
   safety.

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 * MANUFACTURING
   * Drive Intelligent Manufacturing Digital Transformation (Learn More)
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   * * Strategy, KPIs & Innovation
       * Strategy Development Manager – Craft strategic blueprints with
         precision, guiding your organization toward its vision and goals.
       * KPI Designer/Manager – Visualize key performance indicators and
         objectives for strategic alignment and informed decision-making.
       * Balanced Scorecard – Achieve alignment between Six Sigma initiatives
         and overall business objectives, driving focused improvements.
       * Catchball Cascading – Exchange ideas, feedback, and strategies between
         different stakeholders to refine concepts and build consensus.
       * Huddle Board Manager – Keep your team aligned and empowered with visual
         displays that track Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
       * Innovation Manager – A strategic framework and toolset designed to
         identify, cultivate, and scale new areas of business potential within
         an organization
       * Project/Actions Manager – Oversee the planning, execution, and
         completion of projects related to the production process
       * OGSM – Facilitate a structured approach to set clear objectives, define
         quantifiable goals, establish actionable strategies, and identify
         precise measures to gauge performance
     * Lean Continuous Improvement
       * 5S Audit – A systematic approach to optimizing transactional and
         operational processes
       * Kaizen – Implement and manage Kaizen projects for a culture of
         consistent, incremental improvements.
       * Gemba Walk – Conduct insightful process walks to uncover opportunities
         for improvement through direct observation and interviews.
       * A3 Problem Solving – Harness the power of visual thinking with our A3
         software, guiding your teams through streamlined problem-solving.
       * 5 Whys – Dive deep into problem origins with this iterative questioning
         technique, uncovering root causes and enabling effective solutions.
       * Kata Continuous Improvement – A systematic approach to problem-solving
         and continuous improvement
       * Poka-yoke – A fundamental process aimed at preventing errors before
         they occur
       * xMatrix – Align strategy, objectives, and execution with the X Matrix,
         fostering cross-functional collaboration and results.
       * VSM Value Stream Mapping – Visualize end-to-end processes to identify
         bottlenecks and waste, guiding targeted improvements.
       * 8 Disciplines – Utilize this problem-solving framework to navigate
         challenges methodically and drive sustainable improvements.
       * Root Cause Analysis – Uncover the root causes of problems using
         systematic analysis, enabling effective corrective actions.
     * Procurement/Engineering
       * Inventory Management – Manage inventory for reduce costs and more
         efficient processes
       * RFP & Vendor Evaluation – Streamline the process of soliciting and
         evaluating vendor proposals for optimal supplier selection.
       * SIPOC – Gain a holistic view of processes by analyzing Suppliers,
         Inputs, Processes, Outputs, and Customers, aiding process improvement.
       * Engineering Change Order (ECO) – Manage and streamline changes to
         product designs or manufacturing processes
       * DFM/A – Elevate product design by optimizing manufacturability and
         assembly processes for efficiency.
       * DFMEA – Streamlines the process of analyzing possible failure modes,
         evaluating their effects, and prioritizing corrective actions
       * PPAP – Streamline the approval of production parts through a
         standardized and efficient process.
       * DFSS – Infuse Six Sigma principles into your product development
         process, resulting in robust and high-quality designs.
       * Reliability Engineering – Optimize product and system reliability
         through structured engineering practices, ensuring consistent
         performance.
       * Human Factors Engineering – Enhance product and process design by
         incorporating human factors to optimize usability, safety, and
         efficiency.
       * Supply Chain Control Tower – Centralizes data from various points in
         the supply chain, providing a comprehensive, real-time overview of all
         activities
       * Pull System Replenishment – Effectively manage inventory by aligning
         replenishment with actual customer demand
       * FMEA – Anticipate and mitigate potential failure points with this
         Failure Modes and Effects Analysis tool for robust risk management.
     * Production
       * OEE/Production Monitoring – Monitor production processes in real-time,
         optimizing efficiency and minimizing disruptions.
       * Work Order Scheduler – Optimize work order sequencing and resource
         allocation for efficient production scheduling.
       * Production Scheduling – Effectively align resources, machinery, and
         workforce with market demand
       * SMED – Reduce equipment setup and changeover times to under ten minutes
       * Methods Line Trial Manager – Set up, monitor, and assess trial runs for
         new or modified production lines
       * Trial Parts Manager – Streamline the management of trial and prototype
         parts, ensuring efficient handling from inception to final testing
       * Escalation Manager – Facilitates the rapid identification and
         escalation of critical issues that can impact production efficiency and
         safety
       * MPC Work Order Manager – Facilitates the entire lifecycle of a work
         order, from initial scheduling and resource allocation to progress
         tracking and final reporting
       * FIFO Process – This app prioritizes the oldest stock for use first,
         reducing waste and minimizing the risk of obsolescence
       * Heijunka – Implement the Japanese philosophy of production leveling
       * Line Leveling – Helps identify bottlenecks and smooth out production
         imbalances
     * Quality/6 Sigma/Maintenance
       * Effective Quality Check – Use this tool to establish customizable
         inspection workflows, monitor production, and automate reporting
       * Quality Function Deployment (QFD) – Translate customer needs into
         product features, guiding product development for superior customer
         satisfaction.
       * Product Quality System (PQS) – Set up customizable inspection
         workflows, identify non-conformances, and ensure products meet
         stringent industry standards
       * Gage – Assess measurement system accuracy and reliability using GR&R
         analysis for precise data collection.
       * DMAIC, DMADV, JDI Project Management – A structured framework to drive
         process improvements through a five-phase methodology: Define, Measure,
         Analyze, Improve, and Control
       * APQP – Planning – Elevate product quality and project management using
         our APQP software for a competitive edge.
       * Maintenance Work Order System – Create, assign, and manage work orders
         efficiently, ensuring that maintenance tasks are completed promptly and
         systematically
       * Risk Management – Systematically identify, assess, and address
         operational risks
       * TPM – Total Productive Maintenance – Emphasizes proactive and
         preventive maintenance to ensure that machines are always in working
         order
       * Predictive Maintenance – Anticipate and prevent equipment failures
       * SPC – Monitor process variation in real-time using statistical methods,
         ensuring consistent quality.
       * PFMEA – A centralized platform for proactively identifying potential
         process failures and assessing their impact on production quality
       * QMS – Implement and maintain a comprehensive system for managing
         quality throughout your organization.
       * Quality Manager – Lead quality initiatives and drive continuous
         improvement efforts across your organization’s processes.
       * Cost of Quality – Comprehensive framework that assesses the financial
         implications of maintaining or improving product quality
     * People/Safety
       * Work Instructions – Centralize, manage, and standardize work
         instructions for consistent and efficient process execution.
       * Lean Process Training and Quizzes – A specialized platform aimed at
         training and empowering production teams, engineers, and management to
         implement and sustain lean methodologies
       * Learning Management Training Matrix – Facilitate flexibility and skill
         diversification among your team members with this matrix for
         cross-training.
       * SOP Standard Operating Proceedures – Centralize and manage Standard
         Operating Procedures to drive process consistency and employee
         adherence.
       * Help Desk – A dedicated system designed to streamline the management of
         support requests, technical glitches, or machinery-related queries
       * Employee Recognition Manager – Streamlines recognition programs through
         customizable awards, automated nomination workflows, and real-time
         recognition feeds
       * Roles & Responsibilities Manager – Define, manage, and clarify job
         roles and responsibilities
       * Safety Audit – Identify potential hazards, ensure compliance with
         safety regulations, and evaluate the effectiveness of existing safety
         protocols
       * Incident Manager – A pivotal tool designed to document, analyze, and
         address safety-related incidents within the production environment
       * Employee Engagement Report – Gathers employee feedback, analyzes, data,
         and provides insights to identify trends and pinpoint issues affecting
         morale
     
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    * Cascading Strategies, Objectives, Key Results (OKRs) – Create cascading
      strategies & rollups in simple dashboards
    * AI-Powered Competitive Analysis – Create an instant competitive analysis
      using artificial intelligence
    * Strategy Development Process – Create a complete business strategy and
      plan
    * AI-Powered SWOT Analysis – Create an instant SWOT using artificial
      intelligence
    * OGSM: Objectives, Goals, Strategies & Measures – Create & manage
      Objectives, Goals, Strategies & Measures
    * AI Powered Vision Statements – Create instant strategic focus for your
      business or project
    * Balanced Scorecard – Create and track scorecards with simple dashboards
    * Business Case Development – Build business cases for strategies, products
      & projects
    * Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Dashboard – Manage the most important
      KPIs for your business
    * Strategy Roadmaps – Build short-, mid-, and long-term roadmaps
    * Portfolio Management – Build & manage your portfolio of projects &
      opportunities

 * INNOVATION
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    * Phases & Gates Process – Manage your full innovation process
    * AI-Powered Brainstorming – Brainstorm bigger & better ideas with
      artificial intelligence
    * AI-Powered Problem Solving – Create and manage digital software products
    * Product & Service Concept Testing – Build & manage your product & service
      concepts
    * Business Case Development – Build business cases for businesses, products
      & projects
    * Product & Service Portfolios – Build & manage your product & service
      portfolios
    * Innovation Culture – Define and drive your innovation culture strategy &
      projects
    * Growth Platforms – Create and track growth platforms to drive innovation
    * Innovation Roadmaps – Build short-, mid-, and long-term innovation
      roadmaps
    * Open Innovation – Identify and manage external partner & acquisitions

 * CHANGE MANAGEMENT
    * Drive Intelligent Change Management (Learn More)
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    * Change Management Process – Manage your full process from charters to
      stakeholders
    * Stakeholder Change Impact Management – Make new page from change impact
      template page
    * Multi Project Change Management – Assess and manage project & program
      dashboards
    * Change Plans & Programs – Create, manage, and rollup change plans and
      programs
    * Coaching Management Process – Build business cases for businesses,
      products & projects
    * RACI Manager – Create, manage, and align stakeholders on RACIs
    * Change Project Staffing – Scope, define, and manage change project teams
      and staffing
    * Gap Analysis – Define “from” and “to” states including future-state gaps
    * Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – Build & manage your standard
      operating procedures
    * Change Readiness Assessment – Assess and manage stakeholder readiness &
      resistance
    * User Acceptance Testing – Create and manage user acceptance tests

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