COVID-19

Case study: How Toyota transformed its manufacturing operations to deliver critical products and services in the COVID-19 pandemic Toyota’s business evolution story: past, present and future The future of Mobility in a CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Electrified) Era Toyota’s vision for the future of mobility: How the automotive industry will continue to go through change

Discussing how the pandemic affected day-to-day operations at Moog Keeping ahead of the curve: Adopting automation qualification, endurance, and remote integration testing Limiting personnel on the shop floor and adjusting production and testing timeframes to minimize contact Celebrating a zero internal spread of COVID-19 at Moog Shifting supply chain operations and logistics to allow for virtual inspections

Taking a look at how food and beverage supply chains have been put to the test with the COVID-19 pandemic Finding agility and planning for the future through modern, connected supply chains Ensuring business continuity and the flexibility required to compete in both predictable and unpredictable environments An outlook on the manufacturing industry How can manufacturers create flexible supply chains? How can technology help them be better prepared for the future? Exploring how...

Exploring the many risks that the supply chain presents to food companies Conducting remote audits during COVID-19 and ensuring that quality does not dwindle during these times Employing technological innovations to reduce risks and better manage compliance issues Managing required supplier and raw material documentation

Exploring the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint to create a more digital, traceable, and safer food supply Identifying FSMA priorities and updates Ensuring a safe and adequate food supply during the COVID19 pandemic

How do you maintain vaccine manufacturing, oversight and working with 3rd party manufacturers during the current pandemic? Considerations for QA and QC in Emergent’s vaccine manufacturing What are the consequences of working in a resource limited virtual setting for quality control, analytical development, quality assurance and regulatory affairs? Technical, quality, business and implementation factors for manufacturing vaccines – both Emergent’s internal oversight and oversight of work performed by CDMO’s on Emergent’s behalf How...

Addressing the need for better digital supply chain processes to manage the onslaught of COVID-19 issues: Why are many putting digital transformation projects on hold? Industry research shows supply chains that are more progressed in their transformation journey are more likely to view the COVID-19 impact as less severe than those who have not progressed with their digital supply chain transformation Learning from a leading CMO, with a case study highlighting their approach to multi-enterprise collaboration...

Altering your production and third party manufacturing capabilities to better serve customer needs during times of uncertainty Transitioning from idea to execution in your operations strategy Mitigating risk in your supply base to be more proactive during times of uncertainty Highlighting creative pandemic management strategies for merchandising and operations Case study: How Walmart was proactive and innovative throughout COVID-19 and other unexpected circumstances

How COVID-19 has impacted the EU MDR Reviewing the process of becoming EU MDR compliant Understanding bottleneck locations Addressing the extent of reliance on transitional provisions Overcoming the stumbling blocks and discussing lessons learned throughout the process

Discussing change of pace in operations during COVID-19 pandemic, and how Google Health remained agile and proactive Rethinking quality and regulatory, prioritizing safety and trust during a pandemic Transitioning from idea to execution in your production and operations strategy Case study: Updates on the partnership between Google Health and Apple to create contact tracing technology

Managing a shortage of ventilator and respirator parts Addressing the PPE (personal protective equipment) shortage Increasing patient throughput and staff and patient safety by certifying aerosol clearance time in operating and procedure rooms Preliminary results from studies of the impact of masking on transmission of the virus through droplets

What the disruption in ocean shipping due to COVID means for your supply chain and the "just-in-time" model, especially as we shift towards eCommerce Why companies should care about the first mile: Your cargo turn-times matter from the moment it gets on the ship Building a competitive edge by understanding your data, analytics, and KPIs from every supply chain process, starting with ocean drayage (imports and exports) Exploring innovation in the next generation...

Overcoming challenges and putting the needs of your employees first Communicating your mission and values across your entire organizations Creating a top-down approach to problem-solving and culture Adjusting your production and manufacturing timelines quickly How to come back strong in your operations with realistic expectations Case study: Handling your labor relations during the COVID-19 pandemic

There is an increasing demand for even faster, more agile project development resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic Flash-Track is project delivery that is faster than traditional Fast-Track Join the discussion to share best practices--developed from real-world example Learn how to accelerate through capital projects while maintaining control and predictability

Changing the way to assess and mitigate risk How to better engage and lead your associates through crises Leveraging existing technology in new ways to support manufacturing and prepare for new production launches

Exploring Colgate-Palmolive's end-to-end approach to package development Discussing how COVID-19 created new opportunities and is setting longstanding practices Discovering new ways to create consumer-centric experiences through packaging solutions Transforming a traditional workplace and creating strong networks

The role of single-use technologies in accelerating new process startups When single-use technologies make sense – and when they don’t Standardization of single-use technologies Supply chain risk mitigation

Supply chain challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions and constraints Maintaining just-in-time delivery of perishable biological products Best practices that ensure safe and secure transportation of biologics Why innovation and technology should be at the heart of your logistics and supply chain strategy

Building the right IT team to meet the increase in demand Developing software in-house and how to leverage that for your business Using IT advancements to provide transformations across all levels of the business Successfully building out new IT capabilities to enhance your operations How COVID has changed the way Home Depot views the shopping experience

Leveraging communication and collaboration in your technology journey Maximizing your value from the current level of public awareness and support Changing your technology processes quickly in times of crisis to support business needs Case study: How Feeding America approached the COVID-19 pandemic