About this Event
Are Your Sales Growing, but Your Plant Struggling to Keep Up?
Through real-world case studies, discover the operational strategies implemented by other manufacturers to overcome growth-related challenges.
Is this a reality for your company?
- You’re entering new markets that require different products, capabilities, and production methods.
- Your sales are rising, but your margins are shrinking.
- Your factory is struggling to keep up with demand.
- Your industry is changing, and your factory needs to evolve with it.
- You’re losing sales due to long lead times.
- Your factory lacks efficiency and flexibility.
When growth accelerates but operations struggle to keep up, how do you:
- Increase capacity.
- Optimize floor space.
- Improve work methods.
- Plan for structural investments… while reducing risks.
What you'll learn at the event:
- When the factory slows down growth: where to start to regain control?
- How to recognize when your current setup has reached its limits ?
- How to plan the transition to your factory’s next stage of growth ?
- How to align your industrial strategy with your growth objectives ?
- Practical strategies to increase capacity and efficiency, and keep operations profitable as you scale.
- Common mistakes to avoid, and best practices observed in the field.
Registration Required
- Complimentary event with free parking included.
- Maximum of 3 attendees per company.
- Reserved exclusively for manufacturing companies.
Agenda
9:00 AM – Registration and Networking Breakfast
(Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided)
9:30 AM – Conference Begins
11:00 AM – Networking and Event Conclusion
About the Speakers
Benoit Chouinard
Engineer and President of Progima, Benoit Chouinard has more than 20 years of experience helping manufacturing companies across Ontario and Quebec improve operational performance. A specialist in continuous improvement, he supports business leaders in implementing daily management systems and operational efficiency initiatives. Under his leadership, Progima has become one of Canada's leading industrial engineering consulting firms.
Felipe Conti
Mechanical Engineer and Senior Consultant at Progima, Felipe Conti brings over 20 years of experience in manufacturing environments. His expertise includes continuous improvement, project management, facility layout design, and production process optimization.
About DAIR
DAIR (Downview Aerospace Innovation & Research) is a consortium of industry leaders, academic institutions, research organizations and innovation partners working together to strengthen Ontario's aerospace and advanced manufacturing ecosystem through technology adoption, collaboration and innovation.
About Progima
Since 1990, Progima has helped manufacturers and distribution companies improve performance and competitiveness through practical, results-driven productivity initiatives. Our expertise, services, tools, and value-added approach minimize disruption to operations while maximizing return on investment.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Steve Hartley
📞 416-508-6962
✉️ [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you!
The Progima Team
Event venue & nearby stays
Downsview Park – Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation, 65 Carl Hall Rd, North York, Canada
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