Welcome

Why does UK manufacturing need to change?’
The UK Manufacturing sector faces a unique challenge. Geopolitical disruption combined with Brexit have presented UK Manufacturing with the task of remaining relevant and competitive. Technology is not a differentiator as it is globally available. Therefore, what can UK manufacturing do to differentiate? The answer is that we can work differently and adopt the type of radical collaboration proposed by The Quorum Principle™. The Manufacturer have followed the development of this concept from its inception and believe it is the way forward.

Henry Anson, Managing Director, The Manufacturer

The Quorum Principle™

An explanation of the systemic problem that will undermine our efforts to improve and the solution to the systemic problem

There is a systemic problem in global manufacturing. The established business model is having a negative impact on the financial performance of both manufacturers and the solution provider ecosystem. This situation is inefficient, ineffective and unsustainable for all parties.

The Quorum Principle™ is a new strategic approach that has the potential to release significant bottom line value. In his opening keynote, John will explain the systemic problem, present the solution and the global traction that has culminated in this groundbreaking event.

John Robinson, Founder and Creator of The Quorum Principle™

Benchmarking the UK

How do you compare manufacturers and how does the UK compare to the rest of the world?

The Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) is the most comprehensive and impartial tool available to compare global manufacturing performance. In this session, Nick Leeder will present empirical evidence that will provide an indication of UK manufacturing performance again its peers

Raimund Klein, Founder & CEO, International Centre for Industrial Transformation
Nick Leeder, Owner of Nick Leeder & Co.

Invest 2035, The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy

What is the UK Governments strategy to support UK Manufacturing?

Seamus Nevin, Chief Economist at MAKE UK and a member of the Department for Business & Trade will provide a high level overview of Invest 2035, The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy

Seamus Nevin, Chief Economist at MAKE UK

The Lighthouse Operating System

What is the WEF doing to break out of pilot purgatory

Previous operating systems excelled in eliminating waste, reducing cost and creating stability in processes.

For factories to be future proofed, we need to build on proven foundational principles of ‘Lean Manufacturing’, embedding Industry 4.0, sustainability, and connectivity right from the start in one holistic system. To achieve this goal new operating systems with radically new approaches are needed. Federico Torti will provide a brief overview of The Lighthouse Operating System initiative.

John Robinson, Founder and Creator of The Quorum Principle™

An introduction to ‘The Vision’

The centrepiece of the Radical Collaboration event is based on the transformation of a fictional manufacturing company. ‘The Vision’ is a digital asset that brings to life an example of what can be achieved through radical collaboration.

Prior to the first coffee break, John will introduce delegates to the fictional manufacturer, their challenges, their approach to transformation and the digital asset. He will explain how it was developed and introduce each of the collaboration partners involved.

John Robinson, Founder and Creator of The Quorum Principle™

COFFEE & NETWORKING

Delegates will have the opportunity to explore ‘The Vision’ and discuss the various solutions incorporated with the solution providers

Single Manufacturer Princes Foods
In this session, Julian will provide an overview of the collaborative approach Princes Foods have adopted for the past twenty years and some of key success criteria.

Julian Bolton, IT Director, Princes Foods

Multiple Manufacturers 100+ Accelerator Catena-X
In this session we will look at two initiatives where multiple organisations have successfully adopted radical collaboration – the 100+Accelerator program and Catena-X

John Robinson, Founder and Creator of The Quorum Principle™

Exceptional Circumstances the Ventilator Challenge
The Covid pandemic placed an enormous strain on the global health system and the NHS in the UK. The shortage of ventilators resulted in the UK Government launching The Ventilator Challenge. In this session, Nigel Pearce will explain how multiple organisations came together and collaborated to achieve amazing results.

Nigel Pearce, Director, Collaborated Product Research Limited
Matt Byrom, Head of Business Excellence, Siemens UK

Panel 1: Strategy
Business performance is dependent on the ability to respond to changes. To achieve this, it is essential that enterprise applications such as demand planning, product development, procurement and logistics are fully in sync with the core manufacturing applications. In this panel, Kearney, Epicor, GE Vernova and Novotek will discuss how this can be achieved.

Antti Kautovaara, Partner, Global Head of Manufacturing, Kearney
Mark Feathers, Principal Product Marketing Manager, Epicor
Richard Porter, Global Director Smart Factory Strategy, GE Vernova
Sean Robinson, Manager, Software Solutions, Novotek

Panel Discussion 2: Technology Delivery
Having defined an enterprise application architecture, the next challenge is to deliver these technologies in a way that enables the business to achieve the value identified. To do this, a huge range of skills and resources are required from across the spectrum. In addition, a methodology and approach to transformation is needed that respects the domains involved. In this panel, those skills and approaches will be explored.

Simon Culshaw, Sales Director Manufacturing, Atos
Kayleigh Prowen, Group Commercial Director, Circle
Jan Hemper, Co Founder, InControl
Alastair Crawford, Managing Director, LMAC

Panel 3: Data Strategy
In 2006, the British mathematician and entrepreneur, Clive Humby stated that ‘Data is the new oil’.

The various systems typically used by a manufacturer create vast amounts of data. Therefore, a data strategy is essential to turn data into the information needed to enable decisions that deliver business value. Most manufacturers are still struggling with the IT/OT gap and the data that resides in each. In this session, we will discuss the need for a clear data strategy.

Simon Culshaw, Sales Director Manufacturing, Atos
Charlie Cornish, EMEA Presales Director, Epicor
Gerard Shaw, CEO, Listo
Arash Ghazanfari, Chief Technology Officer (UK), Dell

Panel 4: Data Infrastructure
Defining a data strategy is the first challenge. The next challenge is to define a data network strategy capable of safely and securely transporting the data. Many manufacturing networks have suffered from a lack of investment and a lack of ownership. In this panel, we will discuss the importance of data infrastructure and the investment challenge.

Arash Ghazanfari, Chief Technology Officer (UK), Dell
Andrew Quinton, Senior Manager / Principal Architect – 5G & IoT Solutions, BT
Phil Bonner, Account Director, Ericsson
Robert Sprott, System Architect, Signify

Panel 5: Operational Performance
Assuming we now have integrated business applications, high quality data and information available, the next challenge is deliver the information to the point of need and to have people with the skills to interpret the information and make optimal decisions. This again requires a more holistic approach to topics such as Operational Excellence (skills maturity), operational KPI’s (metrics) and point of use (connected workers)

Ed Koch, Chief Solutions Officer, CCI
Richard Milnes, CEO, Zaptic
Richard Porter, Global Director Smart Factory Strategy, GE Vernova
Jonathan Newton, General Manager Europe, OFSystems

Panel 6: The War for Talent
The skills of people are essential but there is currently a significant challenge with regard to finding those resources. On one side we have an ageing skilled workforce approaching retirement and on the other, manufacturers are finding it difficult to get the next generation to see manufacturing as an attractive career. In this panel we will discuss how manufacturers can attract and retain new talent and the role of academia and the Government.

Luke McCluskey, Group Managing Director, Circle
Lindsey Flynn, Global Learning and Development Director, CCI
Clare Porter, Director for Strategic Engagement, HVM Catapult

Panel 7: Artificial Intelligence
Some see Artificial Intelligence as an opportunity to fill the skills gap in decision making. Artificial Intelligence is not a new phenomenon but the emergence of Generative AI has presented manufacturers with both opportunities and challenges. Yet again, the hype cycle has made it difficult for the C-Suite to make informed decisions. In this panel we will discuss organisational amnesia and the opportunities and risk of AI.

Dr. Paul Turner, Senior Advisor, ThinkIQ
Dianne Eldridge, Worldwide Business Development Leader for Industrial AI/Generative AI, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Silvio Santos, Director of Operations, SEMEQ
Jonathan Newton, General Manager Europe, OFSystems

Panel 8: Sustainability
Sustainability is a challenging topic. Does it drive every business decision or is it a biproduct of how you do business? Is the role of the CSO impactful and does their success depend on where the role sits within the organisation? In this panel we will discuss the importance of sustainability and some of the strategies and solutions manufacturers have deployed.

Teo Stanilov, Partner, Kearney
Sean Robinson, Manager Software Solutions, Novotek
Phil Bonner, Account Director, Ericsson
Matt Harwood, Commercial Manager Connected IoT Lighting Systems & Services, Signify

Delivering the Vision
The Journey to Value section will conclude with a summary of where the fictional manufacturing company is now, lessons learned and value delivered.

John Robinson, Founder and Creator of The Quorum Principle™

The Quorum Principle™ Playbook

A high level introduction to The 4M’s of the palybook – Mandate, Mindset, Method & Mission. Quorum training and the Quorum Coach

John Robinson, Founder and Creator of The Quorum Principle™

The role of the ‘Coach’
We will discuss the role of the Quorum Coach and why such a position is needed to ensure success.

Chris Hamlin, Co-Founder and Lead Advisor, Hancock Hamlin
Dave Roddis, Managing Director, MidasDX
Pete King, Director, OutBACE
Dr. Bala Ilangovan, Director of Digital Transformation, LMAC
Ben Davies, Chimp Management Mentor, Chimp Management

Single Organisation – Princes Foods – Julian Bolton, IT Director

Multi Organisation – Accelerator 100+

Industry Level – Catena-X

The Journey sections will consist of keynotes and panel discussions on specific key elements of the Manufacturing Vision.

The Mindset – The Chimp Model – Chimp Management

The Method – System Design – Systems Innovation

The Mission – Life Centred Design & other concepts

Single Organisation – Princes Foods – Julian Bolton, IT Director

Multi Organisation – Accelerator 100+

Industry Level – Catena-X

The Journey sections will consist of keynotes and panel discussions on specific key elements of the Manufacturing Vision.

The Mindset – The Chimp Model – Chimp Management

The Method – System Design – Systems Innovation

The Mission – Life Centred Design & other concepts