Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow – 23rd & 24th October 2024
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th of October 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition area displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will highlight the key trends and challenges facing Scottish industry, while also offering practical solutions and showcasing the latest innovations, developments in best practice and new technological advances.
The event will cover various topical themes including: Industry 4.0, IOT, 3D Printing, Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory, Lean & Continuous Improvement, Robotics & Automation, Industrial Blockchain, Research & Development, Precision Engineering, QEHS, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sustainability, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Maintenance & Asset Management, Procurement, Government Policy and Industrial Strategy, Exports, Skills & Training.
An impressive line-up of manufacturing leaders, academics and government agencies who will engage in a stimulating blend of key note addresses and debates is currently being assembled for the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition in Glasgow. Visitors interested in improving the performance of their business can listen to case studies and technical presentations from leading global and Scottish manufacturing experts, and meet with providers of cutting-edge technology.
The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will serve as a national forum in order to successfully connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland, including the food and drink, energy, renewables, electronics, aerospace, pharma, medtech, healthcare, construction, textiles, procurement, high tech manufacturing and precision engineering sectors.
Scotland’s Manufacturing Industry
Once boasting the most sophisticated shipbuilding industry in the world, the manufacturing sector in Scotland has changed rapidly in recent years and, following a period of sharp decline in the 1980s and 1990s, it has now been regenerated and successfully diversified. The manufacturing sector currently employs more than 170,000 people and accounts for over half of Scotland’s international exports.
The Government of Scotland is committed to continuing to improve productivity and increase investment in the manufacturing industry, as a means of helping to redress regional imbalances, and in order to grow the Scottish economy.
The Scottish Government has invested heavily to support and develop the manufacturing sector and to promote advanced manufacturing technologies and processes.
Initiatives such as the development of the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS) and the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) are helping to drive innovation, establish links with academia and encourage businesses to harness new technologies to enhance efficiency.
Challenges
The Scottish manufacturing industry and its associated supply chain are facing the ongoing challenge of adapting to the disruptive changes generated by the digital revolution and the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ (Industry 4.0). This upheaval is creating both obstacles and opportunities for manufacturers and their supply chain operators, who must evolve accordingly by adopting new technologies and skill sets.
New approaches and technology have been introduced in recent years that have created significant organisational and process improvements for manufacturers. Indeed, the aim of the Conference & Exhibition is to showcase such innovative approaches and technologies.
The layout of the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is intended to maximise the opportunity for delegates to network and make new contacts. With its comprehensive programme of free workshops and key note speakers combined with exhibitors displaying the latest technological solutions available, the event is intended to provide something of interest and value for all visitors.
Scottish Engineering
Scottish Engineering, the industry membership and representative body for manufacturing and engineering in Scotland, has been announced as the Headline Sponsor of the 2004 Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition.
For further information visit https://www.manufacturingexposcotland.com/
Event Organiser
Dublin-based Premier Publishing & Events organises some of the largest conferences and exhibitions tailored to the specific requirements of industrial sectors such as manufacturing and its associated supply chain, construction, food & drink manufacturing, technology and biopharmaceuticals in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland.
