Over the past few years, global supply chain disruption has caused manufacturers to seek better ways to source parts and distribute products. A tighter connection between manufacturing and supply chain technologies can reduce inefficiencies, delays, and other operational challenges to increase performance and profitability. Professionals from many facets of the supply chain will gather to share practical strategies for better process integration at the , held Wednesday, September 11, 10 a.m.- 4p.m. at Chicago鈥檚 McCormick Place. . The day-long event is presented by , the (CSCMP), and . The forum is a full day of live demonstrations, expert panel discussions, presentations from industry leaders, and a networking lunch 鈥� all addressing solutions to unite upstream manufacturing technologies and downstream supply chain capabilities. Discussions will cover hot industry topics, such as additive manufacturing and automation to streamline the supply chain, opportunities in the reshoring movement, and digital transformation. 鈥淲e need to be aware of a potentially growing chasm between manufacturing and supply chain innovations as technology evolves and gets implemented, which can result in new risks and inefficiencies,鈥濃�� says , senior vice president of business development at Agile Business Media and Events .鈥滱lternatively, transparency and shared data analytics could combine best practices between upstream and downstream processes.鈥� For example, Poidomani states that changes in product design, consumer behaviors, and packaging can impact warehousing and transportation. When it鈥檚 all connected in a closed loop system, it optimizes the entire process and ultimately delivers a better customer experience. High-impact presentations and panel discussions at the IMTS Supply Chain Forum include:鈥��
, presented by , co-founder and CEO at
, presented by , senior regional manager at
, presented by , founder & president at
, presented by , founder and CEO at
, presented by , industry principal - manufacturing at
, presented by , vice president of sales at
To uncover solutions for a more efficient manufacturing supply chain, register for the IMTS Supply Chain Forum, Sept. 11, at鈥�.
