Operational Excellence Conference
Operational Excellence Conference
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 4:00 PM - Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:00 PM (EDT)
Description
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL MANUFACTURERS.
Please join us for the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) first-ever Operational Excellence Conference, taking place Tuesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Cloudland at McLemore Resort located on Lookout Mountain in Georgia.
This event is designed for plant managers, safety officers, HR leaders, legal counsel and other facilities professionals seeking to drive continuous improvement, grow sustainably and achieve true excellence in all facets of manufacturing operations.
Please mark your calendars for arrival at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, June 10. Business and social gatherings will take place Wednesday and Thursday, including a tour of the world class GE/Roper Manufacturing facility on Wednesday. Departure is scheduled for Friday morning, June 13.
In between, there will be plenty of time to network, socialize and enjoy the many exceptional amenities at the beautiful McLemore Resort.
GAM has secured a reserved room block with special conference pricing. To book at the discounted group rate, please click on the following link: Book your group rate for GAM Operational Excellence Conference
Kindly note, the last day to book a hotel room is Friday, May 16, 2025. Hotel accommodations are NOT included in your registration fee.
GAM HAS A SINGLE DAY RATE!
Can’t make the whole conference? No worries. GAM is offering members and non-members a special "single day rate" for $550. This rate is available to attendees who wish to participate for one conference day only. Managers, this is also a wonderful opportunity to reward and recognize members of your team with a day away from the factory. Think of this rate like a "day pass" -- pick the day you want to attend and get full access to key sessions, networking, exhibit displays, a manufacturing tour, and more. This special rate applies to either Wednesday, June 11 or Thursday, June 12. For more information, please contact Rebekah Murray at RMurray@gamfg.org.
GAM’s Operational Excellence Conference is also a unique way to sponsor your company, showcase your products and services, and promote your support for Georgia manufacturers. Non-members are welcome to sponsor. For more information on Sponsorships, click HERE.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL MANUFACTURERS.
RESGISTRATION CATEGORY | PRICING |
|---|---|
| Early Bird | $ 995.00, valid through Friday, April 4 |
| Standard | $ 1,295.00, valid through Friday, May 16 |
| Public Partner (non-profits and government agencies) | $ 395.00, valid through Friday, May 16 |
| Single Day* | $ 550.00, valid through Wednesday, May 28 |
| Spouse / Guest | $ 200.00, valid through Wednesday, May 28 |
Registration prices include daily meals and drinks consumed during agenda activities. If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know two weeks in advance of the meeting.
*Single day rate does not include dinner.
CANCELLATION: We cannot accept cancellations for registration or hotel reservations after the deadline, Friday, May 16, 2025.
TENTATIVE AGENDA:
Specifics of the agenda are under development. Check back periodically for updates.
Tuesday, June 10
4:00 pm - Published Hotel Check-in
6:00 pm - Registration & Welcome Reception
Wednesday, June 11
6:00 am - Breakfast
8:00 am - Kickoff Plenary Session
KEYNOTE: Perry Logan, former VP for 3M, on Leadership and "SIF" (Serious Incidents and Fatalities). Perry advocates for adopting SIF as the new paradigm for measuring safety performance vs traditional mechanisms such as TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate). Perry Logan is sponsored by EHS Transportation.
9:15 am - Breakout Transition Instructions
9:30 am - Breakout Sessions Round #1
Key Topics to be discussed:
- Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
- Legal
- Operations
- HR Management
- Workforce
10:30 am - Coffee and Transition
10:45 am - Breakout Sessions Round #2
- Repeat topics from Round #1
11:45 am - Reconvene and Wrap up
12:00 pm - Boxed Lunch
1:30 pm - Depart for Roper Manufacturing Facility
2:00 pm - Arrive to Roper
2:15 pm - Orientation and Overview: Roper Team
2:30 pm - Roper Tour and Discussions
5:00 pm - Tour Ends, Depart for Cloudland Resort
6:30 pm - Dinner and Cocktails
Thursday, June 12
6:00 am - Breakfast
KEYNOTE: Drew Epting, MAU Workforce Solutions "Engaging a Multi-generational Workforce"
9:15 am - Breakout Transition Instructions
9:30 am - Breakout Sessions Round #3
Key Topics to be discussed:
- Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
- Legal
- Operations
- HR Management
- Workforce
10:30 am - Coffee and Transition
10:45 am - Breakout Sessions Round #4
- Repeat topics from Round #3
12:00 pm - Reconvene and Wrap up
Free Time
6:30 pm - Dinner Reception sponsored by Performex
9:00 pm - Event ends
Friday, June 13
11:00 am - Published Hotel Check-out
Thank you to our Sponsors:
32 Clubhouse Lane
Rising Fawn, GA 30738 United States
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