6th Annual European Manufacturing Strategies Summit
18th – 20th October 2010
Germany
Positioning manufacturers for the economic upturn
Testimonials
Testimonials from European Manufacturing Strategies (EMS) 2009 include:

The EMS summit series is the one opportunity the manufacturing industry has to jointly consider the future of manufacturing in Europe. I was therefore delighted to provide an opening keynote address detailing the EU's perspective on future competitiveness
Director, Economies for the Member States, D-G for Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission
Director, Economies for the Member States, D-G for Economic and Financial Affairs, European Commission

A way of discovering that partnership goes beyond commercial but stimulates ideas as well.
Manufacturing Capability Manager, Procter & Gamble
Manufacturing Capability Manager, Procter & Gamble

Great opportunity to network with other companies and to hear about new trend in operations, manufacturing and beyond.
VP Operations and Development Europe, Roche Diagnostics GmbH
VP Operations and Development Europe, Roche Diagnostics GmbH

A great opportunity to know / understand how companies “best-in-class” in their business are overcoming difficult times and keeping the path towards their strategic vision.
General Manager, Embraco S.A
General Manager, Embraco S.A

Very well organised and a great opportunity to learn and network with like minded people.
Director, Ricoh UK Products
Director, Ricoh UK Products

It was interesting to see everybody struggling with the same lack of opportunities and learn about the different way to go on.
Operations Director North West Europe, Owens illinois
Operations Director North West Europe, Owens illinois

A great opportunity to informally find people with the same problems and alternative solutions.
Maintenance and TPM Manager, Webasto
Maintenance and TPM Manager, Webasto

Very interesting subjects, a little too focused on lean but worthwhile to come back.
Director Manufacturing and Technology Improvement, CSM
Director Manufacturing and Technology Improvement, CSM

A well organised event with high profile speakers and a good networking opportunity.
Director Manufacturing Performance , Bombardier Transportation
Director Manufacturing Performance , Bombardier Transportation

A good forum to learn about recent trends in Operational Excellence but also to exchange ideas / experiences with other manufacturing leaders.
VP Saflex Operations, Solutia
VP Saflex Operations, Solutia

The event brings /gathers diverse actors of the manufacturing world enhancing networking versus operational excellence.
Planner for Manufacturing, Ansaldo STS
Planner for Manufacturing, Ansaldo STS

Good to meet with suppliers mixed with classes and workshops. Great that you can choose your own agenda.
Manufacturing Director, Findus
Manufacturing Director, Findus

EMS has been an excellent opportunity to learn what other companies are doing and confirm our own projects.
Supply Chain Programme Manager, GKN Driveline
Supply Chain Programme Manager, GKN Driveline

EMS shakes your mind, leaves you with thoughts and motivates to further action.
Chief Technology Officer , WSK PZL Rsezow S.A
Chief Technology Officer , WSK PZL Rsezow S.A