The event you are interested in has either already passed or has reached maximum capacity. We value your interest in our events and encourage you to explore our upcoming events page for other exciting opportunities! If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to our team at info@emccanada.org
Manufacturing Excellence Forum - Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia manufacturers are invited to join EMC and industry partners for a morning of insights, networking, and practical strategies designed to help manufacturers align supply chain performance with productivity goals.
Event Agenda:
8:00 – Networking Breakfast
8:30 – Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:45 – Aligning Supply Chain with Productivity, with Matt Weller, Senior Advisor Supply Chain, EMC
Today’s supply chains are under more pressure than ever – global disruptions, rising input costs, and shifting customer expectations are forcing manufacturers to rethink how they operate. Traditional approaches to suppliers and logistics are no longer enough to stay competitive.
In this high-impact session, Matt Weller will demonstrate how supply chains, often seen as a cost centre, can instead be transformed into drivers of productivity and competitive advantage. Drawing on EMC’s cross-Canada experience and real-world lessons from industry leaders, Matt will share both big-picture strategies and practical tools that manufacturers can begin using right away.
9:30 – From Data to Decisions: Measuring What Matters with Jeff Ainslie, Management Consultant, VSS
Manufacturers collect massive amounts of data—but how much of it truly drives performance? One of the most powerful tools is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), which pinpoints where productivity is lost and how to unlock hidden capacity.
In this session, Jeff Ainslie will help participants cut through data overload and focus on the critical few KPIs that matter most.
10:15 – Networking Break
10:45 – Panel: Productivity in Action – What’s Working on the Floor
Hear directly from Nova Scotia manufacturers who are putting productivity and supply chain strategies into action. This interactive panel will showcase real success stories from manufacturers, highlighting what worked, lessons learned, and practical approaches others can adapt in their own operations.
11:30 – Closing Remarks
Why Attend?
- Gain practical tools and strategies for supply chain and productivity improvements.
- Learn how to measure what matters most and avoid data overload.
- Hear real stories from Nova Scotia manufacturers that you can model in your own operations.
- Build valuable connections to strengthen your manufacturing network.
Manufacturing Excellence Forum - Nova Scotia
Hosted by Deanna MacDonald, MCM.
