Joe D'Apollonio

Senior Director Continuous Improvement and Lean Operations Xometry

Conference Day One - Wednesday July 26, 2023

2:10 PM Your Continuous Improvement Portfolio - Where does/should it come from?

  • How do you generate your portfolio?
  • What is the best proportion of strategy and tactical activity?
  • What requirements need to be in place to support the system?
  • Why does it matter?


Conference Day Two - Thursday July 27, 2023

10:00 AM Panel: Best Approaches to Combining Lean and Automation and Delivering Results

Automation is not only compatible with lean methodology, but necessary to compete in the modern landscape. Enterprises have proven how automation and lean practices go hand in hand. Finding the synergy is doable with the right skills, approach and commitment.

• Our panelists discuss their experiences building from a lean framework footing and delivering clear results when automating

• Automation serves as a tool to solve lean challenges, whether that is manufacturing, supply chain etc. but requires a clear strategy in place

or it runs the risk of inadvertently overcomplicating processes when the intention is the opposite

• The panelists discuss the keys to success and highlight the significance of not forgetting the lean principles when scaling and expanding into ever more complex cognitive technologies

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Joe.

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