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WMCO networking event at Conestoga College.
The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario is hosting its quarterly networking event at Export Development Canada in Kitchener, Ontario from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Oct. 4
This event is open to non-members and as always there will be many opportunities for networking with friends and peers and will be held in person and live streamed. Lunch is provided.
The in-person event takes place at Export Development Canada, 137 Glasgow Street, Suite 460.
With the industry transforming quickly to be globally competitive, the event will take a look at:
- How much data entry and paper-based processes do you have?
- How far along the 4.0 path is your company?
- You need to meet and learn from companies that are doing it, and learn about financial help that is available to you! Don’t miss this event!
In-person seats are limited so reserve yours’ now.
Event themes:
• Industry Panel: Digital Integration 4.0 Projects: Best Practices, Successes, and Challenges: 10 WMCO companies recently completed an NRCAN IFIT digital 4.0 adoption study project with implications for all segments. Hear from companies directly about what they set out to do, why they chose those projects, successes, challenges, and lessons learned! Followed by Q&A.
• Value Stream Mapping for ERP: Successful ERP implementation requires careful assessment and mapping of value-added processes that feed ERP. Julia Novik of Lean Advisors will provide an outline and structure to follow to help identify the right things for your ERP integration and optimization; for new and existing ERP projects.
• Yves Landry Foundation (YLF) AIME Green Fund: Karen Brearley of YLF will review remaining available funds for WMCO members through the AIME program.
• BDC: Financing Programs and Introduction to CDAP: Jamie Downs, Sr. account manager of BDC will provide an overview of financing programs available to WMCO members, along with an introduction to the Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP). CDAP includes interest free loans that may assist WMCO with their digital projects.
• Ontario Centre for Innovation (OCI): Digitalization Competence Centre Funding Program (DCC): Rohit Sharma of OCI will provide an overview of the DCC funding program with grants for digital projects and assessments.
Register here.
