How we can build a stronger sovereign manufacturing capability here in WA

Whether it is scaling up, transitioning innovations into production or, continuous improvement, the decision to invest in manufacturing equipment can often be daunting. Manufacturers may become stuck in indecision or incur unnecessary and avoidable costs.

Planning effectively is key to ensuring successful outcomes, and whilst current tools are effective, they are being replaced with more powerful tools that offer better results and therefore confidence.

This discussion will be to share the experiences & the fears of making those investment decisions and how Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS) have supported businesses in this sector to:
– Reduce risk.
– Eliminate downstream error.
– Make the decision to invest easier.
– Limit unnecessary & unplanned costs.
– Plan better.
– Visual what production could look like.
– Optimise product designs for ease of manufacture.
– Offer manufacturing resource and know-how.

Bosch are known for successfully launching innovative products so, this workshop will provide insights to the systems & tools that BAMS employ that provide manufacturers with a greater confidence when they are ready to scale up.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
If you are employed within either a start-up or, an existing business, who wish to introduce new products, scale up or solve current production issues then this event is for you.

It is aimed for those who are planning their manufacturing strategies and need some reassurances around the decisions and investments that are to be made. This could be designers & technical personnel, CEO’s, COO’s, and other executives employed within business operations.

These topics will also relate to existing manufacturing operations where production processes require improvement and the decision to invest is not so well defined. Participants will see examples of Lean Manufacturing exercises and the application of Digital Tools that BAMS use to help clients become more effective & efficient.

CONFERENCE TOPICS & DEMOS:
We shall engage in a group discussion to share experiences and barriers, followed by a short presentation covering the topics as described below:
– The tension between Commercialisation and R&D.
– Manufacturing Strategy – The what, how and when.
– The fear of automation & the barriers to investing.
– Manufacturing resourcing & technical know-how.
– Lean Manufacturing: Design for Manufacture, Lean Line Design, Value Stream Mapping.
– The Bosch Production System.
– Simulation Tools as a decision-making tool.