Program 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, radical political events such as the war in Ukraine and consequential economical development have irrevocably changed long-standing business paradigms. It is imperative for manufacturers to prepare for both major and minor disruptions that threaten “business as usual.” Smart Industry solutions play a pivotal role in creating a resilient and resilient organization. Meanwhile, climate change poses a global challenge. Goals of efficiency of production processes are now complemented by goals for sustainable production.

Industry 4.0 technologies support the creation of future-proof manufacturing companies. In order to take advantage of the benefits offered by new technologies, a coordinated approach to stepwise modernization of operations aimed at rethinking production processes is needed. SINN organizes meetings during which professionals from the manufacturing industry come together to discuss and tackle the challenges faced in this process together. Sign up for the next session:

Smart Industry & Supply Chain

Past event: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing at Shell | An exclusive Vision Dinner with Sanchay Roy, General Manager Manufacturing

19/06/2024

Join us for an exclusive Vision Dinner on June 19th as Sanchay Roy, General Manager Manufacturing at Shell, shares his insights and experiences in operational excellence and innovation.

Sanchay is a dedicated advocate for continuous improvement and innovation, promising to inspire and enlighten attendees. Join us as he navigates the complexities of modern manufacturing, discussing the role of digital transformation and positioning Shell Lubricants for sustained success in an evolving industry landscape. After his keynote, you will have the opportunity to enter into a moderated discussion with other participants.

Smart Industry & Supply Chain

Past event: Sustainability and Data in Royal FrieslandCampina’s Supply Chain | How FrieslandCampina is Future-Proofing its Operations

25/09/2024

During this Vision Dinner on FrieslandCampina’s show farm, Sanne Griffioen-Roose, Director Farm Sustainability, will address some of the opportunities that she sees when it comes to sustainable farming. She will share more about Friesland Campina’s sustainable farming strategy and also discuss the innovations that are helping the company reach its sustainability goals. Examples include not only the many data-driven solutions that FrieslandCampina employs to measure sustainable impact but also financial incentives for its farmers to make lasting change.

In addition to Sanne’s story, Harrie van Echteld, Technology Director Global Supply Chain at FrieslandCampina, will discuss the global push within FrieslandCampina towards a more sustainable supply chain. He will touch on the impact of domestic issues, such as electricity net congestion, and what that means for the business climate within the Netherlands while contrasting that with the global chances that renewable energy brings.

Join us at this Vision Dinner on the 25th of September to learn from Sanne and Harrie’s experiences when dealing with issues such as grid congestion and opaque sustainability metrics and hear more about the opportunities they see for tackling these issues. We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Articles

Making the Dairy Sector more Sustainable

Interview with FrieslandCampina directors Sanne Griffioen-Roose (Director Farm Sustainability) and Harrie van Echteld (Technology Director) “I believe the world can be transformed for the better, and companies have an important role to play in achieving that transformation.,” says Sanne Griffioen-Roose, Director Farm Sustainability at FrieslandCampina. Her colleague Harrie van Echteld, Technology Director Global Supply Chain at the dairy […]

“Empowering employees to become problem-solvers”: interview with Sanchay Roy, General Manager Manufacturing at Shell Lubricants 

“In any industry, the workforce is fundamental to its success,” asserts Sanchay Roy, General Manager Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering at Shell Lubricants. He emphasizes that effective leadership entails enabling colleagues to develop innovative, targeted strategies that align with current needs and circumstances. This is particularly crucial in a multinational, publicly traded corporation like Shell, whose […]

ASML’s Approach to Sustainability, Scalability, and Intelligent Industry: An Interview with Mike LaBelle

In an exclusive interview with Mike Labelle, Director of Engineering EUV Factory at ASML, we discussed how the world’s leading supplier to the semiconductor industry tackles recent challenges such as the COVID pandemic, sustainability issues or the impact of the European Chip Act.