Next Generation Manufacturing Summit

A panel of CEO’s from prominent local manufacturing organizations will share their insights and best strategies for how to grow the region’s manufacturing industry in both the present & the future.

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Join us October 12th for the 16th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Summit. CEOs from the region’s leading manufacturers will discuss how they are managing today’s complexities and will share best practices that help their businesses succeed. Manufacturers are faced with tremendous challenges including significantly disrupted supply chains, a major workforce shortage, plus automation and productivity issues.

These challenges make it difficult to control costs, manage customer expectations and put tremendous pressure on company culture.

The program begins with a keynote conversation with Steven Richman, Group President of Milwaukee Tool. Next, a CEO panel will address supply chain realities and how local leaders are dealing with product delays, higher prices and managing customer frustrations. Panelists will also focus on strategies for creating a positive company culture and being more productive and doing more with less.

Keynote conversation:

• Steven P. Richman, Group President, Milwaukee Tool (1)

Panelists:

• Bob Gross, President & CEO, Gross Automation (2)
• Ryan Reigle, President & CEO, Regal Ware (3)
• Jim Schneberger, President, New Berlin Plastics (4)
• Mike Steger, President & COO, Waukesha Metal Products (5)

Moderator:

• Carol Crawford, Senior Consultant, WMEP (6)

The educational program concludes with breakout sessions on automation, culture, supply chain and more. Stay to network and mingle over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.