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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Insights from Todd Hutcheson's AFS Metalcasting Congress on April 23, 2024...
Presentation Title: Why INDUSTRY 4.0? Connecting Inputs to Assessments to KPIs to Business Value
Todd E. Hutcheson, Executive in Residence at the UNI Center for Business Growth & Innovation, provided valuable insights into the practical implications of Industry 4.0 and Foundry 4.0 for businesses. Listeners gained a deeper understanding of the importance of assessments, the definition of value for their businesses and customers, and effective strategies for leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies.
Key points explored include:
- What does “Industry 4.0” or “Foundry 4.0” mean to you?
- What constitutes “value... Read More
Friday, January 12, 2024
Are you experiencing workforce, profitability, or cash flow challenges in your foundry operations? Welcome to our second exclusive workshop tailored for Foundry and Supply Chain Leaders, hosted by Lodge Mfg. This game-changing event is a must-attend for those seeking to propel their operations forward. Engage with seasoned experts, explore lucrative growth opportunities, and gain firsthand insights through exclusive foundry tours. Discover solutions: Dive deep... Read More
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Accelerate Your Success with Our Exclusive Foundry 4.0 Workshop Series!
Join one of our impactful workshops tailored to address crucial challenges in your foundry operations. The two-day exclusive events, designed for industry leaders, aim to redefine success in the foundry landscape.
Why Attend?
Gain insights from industry experts.
Explore growth opportunities.
Tour cutting-edge foundries.
Collaborate with like-minded leaders.
Access practical tools for success.
Workshop Highlights
Three key elements encompass practical solutions, networking with industry experts, and in-person foundry tours. Four structured sessions titled "Four Steps Towards Succes... Read More
Thursday, December 07, 2023
Are you experiencing workforce, profitability, or cash flow challenges in your foundry operations?
Attend our workshop tailored for Foundry and Supply Chain Leaders – it's an opportunity worth considering! Engage in discussions with industry experts, explore growth possibilities, and take tours of advanced foundries. Gain valuable advice and essential tools to kick-start your journey to success. The two workshop events seamlessly blend in-person and online attendance options.
The comprehensive program includes four workshop sessions, starting with the first step, outlined as follows:
#1 Exploration of Foundry 4.0, Evaluation Procedure, and Business Impact
D... Read More
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Join Us for a Live Demonstration!... Read More
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Introducing Advance Peer Group Roundtables: Unleash Your Business's Potential
Unlock unparalleled growth and performance for your business by joining Advance Peer Group Roundtables. In an ever-evolving business landscape, the power of collaborative learning and shared experiences cannot be underestimated. Backed by compelling statistics, the benefits of belonging to a peer group are crystal clear. As Dun & Bradstreet reports, "Peer Group members grew their annual revenue on average by 4.6% in 2020, while non-member businesses saw revenue decrease by 4.7%." This undeniable contrast underscores the transformative influence that peer groups can have on yo... Read More
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Don't miss this opportunity to witness the power of our upgraded program. Enjoy networking with complimentary light
appetizers on us with no strings attached.
» August 30th, 2023 – The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Cedar Rapids, IA – 5:30-7:30pm
» September 20th, 2023 – Hawkeye Community College's Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center, Waterloo, IA – 5:30-7:30pm
Break free from conventional thinking and explore new possibilities. Our peer groups encourage critical thinking, helping you question assumptions, identify blind spots, and challenge the status quo. Membership is possible at any time. Click HERE to request an invitation allowing you to embark on y... Read More
Friday, July 14, 2023
Join Us for a Live Demonstration!
Are you at the helm of crucial decisions for your company? Are you in need of a confidential space to delve into business matters? Imagine having a dedicated advisory team,... Read More
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
We were thrilled to participate as exhibitors at the ABI Conference in Cedar Rapids, held from June 13th to 15th.
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
ADVANCE IOWA is Taking Care of Business at the ABI Conference 2023!
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry's, "Taking Care of Business" Conference is Iowa's premier business conference, bringing together industry leaders to learn, network and share ideas on how to grow and strengthen Iowa's business climate. If you are passionate about business in Iowa, you need to attend this conference.
Visit OUR TEAM at BOOTH 30 from June 13 - 15, 2023 in Cedar Rapids!
Highlights include: » ADVANCE Peer Group launch, starting in September of 2023! » Conference Workshop - Achieve Enhanced Business Prosperity Through Shared Ownership in Room 310 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Description: Sha... Read More