The basics in manufacturing – paper, onboarding, attracting, knowledge sharing etc – how can we prep for the future when the basics are unopened?
In a world that is buzzing about AI, AR, VR and all the new technological advancements, is manufacturing ready for this? Our World Class Manufacturing Expert Duo – Tom Hughes and Mike Miller – discuss the transition from manual to digital manufacturing, the importance of having the RIGHT information when needed, the mistakes people make in manufacturing and the evolution of worker skill sets.
With mobile phones, tablets and other basic household technologies only just being introduced to manufacturing front lines – how can we expect more advanced technologies to be adopted and more importantly, used to drive bottom line results?
Tom Hughes: With a long history in manufacturing, Tom’s career spans over 40 years of professional experience in multiple FMCG companies including Lyons Tetley, Northern Foods, Gillette, Duracell and P&G Fabric and Home Care.
Tom has worked in many areas of product supply, including running large mega plants, Quality, Product Development, Engineering, Operations and Supply chain optimization, winning several awards for delivering and driving cultural change and WCM, safety, cost, cash and innovation transformations.
He is an expert in the P&G integrated work system, TPM, Lean and continuous Improvement methodologies.
Mike Miller: With over 40 years experience leading, designing, implementing, teaching, and operating innovative practices in manufacturing and supply chain operations, Mike is focused on a people-first approach to innovation that engages and empowers those who daily drive the innovation and provide first-hand feedback to successfully deploy and further improve innovation efforts.
Mike retired from Procter & Gamble’s Global Business Development organisation where he led Connect+Developsm (P&G’s Open Innovation Practice) for the Product Supply organisation, spanning all aspects of the Global Supply Network. The Innovation efforts engaged industry partners, academia, consortia and relationships with the global startup community. He led the commercial efforts for P&G’s work in the externalisation of select Know-How to outside companies. He previously led the Trademark Licensing Group, Connect+Developsm (Open Innovation) support for Global Package Development, Modeling & Simulation, and the Feminine Care Businesses.
