Preparations are now under way for European Manufacturing Strategies (EMS) 2010!

Around 350 leading process and discrete manufacturing practitioners gathered at EMS 2009, seeking knowledge from a combination of case studies, keynote sessions and interactive workshops that are reflecting the current and future trends across all industry sectors.

This intense programme combined with numerous networking opportunities made for a busy and hard working three days.

If you couldn't join us in Düsseldorf, there is still time for you to apply this valuable intelligence to your organisation through EMS 2009 On-Demand

For just £495, you will be able to revisit and replay all sessions using high quality video and audio. Educate and train your colleagues with sessions including:

Investing in Research and Development to gain competitive advantage Tapani Ryhänen, Head of Strategic Research at Nokia reveals the importance of fostering innovation through Research and Development to be ready for the economic recovery. Embracing technology to ensure competitive advantage Jose Bravo, Chief Scientist at Shell demonstrates how he has utilised technology to pump Shell’s business and maintain their market share during the economic downturn. Preparing for growth through globalisation Dr. Christof Spathelf, Head of Manufacturing Overseas at Volkswagen asserts how globalisation remains a vital part of Volkswagen’s strategy to ensure their position in the automotive industry after the economic crisis.

Planning for the European Manufacturing Strategies 2010 has already begun with the provisional topics:

• Driving growth through the lean enterprise: Ensuring value by delivering a long-term lean strategy.
• Developing the perfect production facility: Defining the key priorities for maximised performance.
• What comes next after the crisis: Meeting the unique requirements of an upturn.
• Ensuring competitive advantage through innovation to ensure being "King after the crisis"
• The future of European Manufacturing: Moving manufacturing through the economic recovery.

If you are interested in becoming a part of EMS 2010 in a sponsorship or delegate capacity, please contact Andrew Barrett