Full Throttle on Productivity

Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) is set to bring down the curtain on the much-anticipated National Productivity Summit 2024, scheduled for December 3-4 at Sheraton Grand, Pune. For its 18^th edition, the Summit expects over 200 productivity leaders, industry champions, and aspiring professionals from across the country for an immersive two-day event that celebrates productivity advancements and manufacturing excellence.

With the theme ‘Showcasing Excellence in Manufacturing’, the summit provides a common platform to share experiences and ideas for networking among decision-makers, experts, peers, researchers, academia, customers, and suppliers of productivity equipment. It aims to address and demonstrate a wide range of productivity improvements in manufacturing through inspiring keynotes, live case study presentations, plant visits, and success stories by leading manufacturing companies.

Witnessing best practices

The planned ‘Insightful Pre-Summit Plant Visits’ will be a prelude to the main event, offering an exclusive, firsthand look into operations at leading manufacturing facilities. Delegates can choose from three tours: ‘Tour A: Bajaj Auto Ltd and Gabriel India Ltd’; ‘Tour B: Forbes Marshall and Aakar Foundry’; and ‘Tour C: Tata AutoComp Systems and Mahle Anand Thermal Systems’. Each visit provides a behind-the-scenes look at production processes and productivity techniques in action, making it a must-attend for those keen to understand real-world implementations of best practices.

Efficiency champions in the spotlight

‘Live Case Study Presentations’, a highlight of the summit, where leading companies will present live case studies, showcasing their best productivity practices. The participating companies will compete for the prestigious IMTMA-ACE Micromatic Productivity Championship Awards 2024. The contenders include industry heavyweights like Ashok Leyland (Hosur and Pantnagar), Kirloskar Toyota Textile Machinery, Lucas TVS Ltd, SEG Automotive India, Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd, Tata Electronics, Hero Moto Corp, Synergy Engineers & Powder Coaters, and Inder Enterprises.

Enriching keynotes by distinguished industry leaders will not only allow the attendees to hear from the most influential voices regarding current trends and future directions but also the role of productivity in shaping India’s manufacturing horizon. Such sessions will provide optimum food for thought and inspiration to make leaders fully equipped to navigate an evolving industry.

Unrivaled networking and learning

One of the unique aspects of the National Productivity Summit is the networking opportunities it presents. This event serves as a bridge between key stakeholders to foster collaboration and ignite new ideas. As the dynamic landscape of manufacturing is ever-changing, the summit offers a perfect stage for all those who wish to stay at the forefront of the industry. Powered with insightful presentations to collaborative exchanges, it promises a comprehensive journey into the heart of productivity.

Sovan Tudu Assistant Editor Magic Wand Media sovan.tudu@magicwandmedia.in

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