Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition to showcase latest technology and business services
October 2, 2024
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is scheduled to take place October 23-34, 2024, at the SEC Glasgow.
Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition aims to highlight the key trends and challenges faced by the Scottish industry whilst offering practical solutions and showcasing the latest innovations, developments in best practice and technological advances.
The event will cover various themes including Industry 4.0, IOT, Additive Manufacturing, digital manufacturing, smart factory, lean & continuous improvement, robotics & automation, industrial blockchain, research & development, precision engineering, QEHS, supply chain & logistics, sustainability, pharmaceutical & life sciences, maintenance & asset management, procurement, government policy & industrial strategy, exports, skills and training.
Visitors interested in improving their business’s performance 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 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
The manufacturing sector in Scotland has changed rapidly in recent years. Following a period of sharp decline in the 1980s and 1990s, it has now been regenerated and successfully diversified. The sector currently employs more than 170,000 people and accounts for over half of Scotland’s international exports.
Initiatives such as the development of the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS) and the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) are part of the Scottish government’s commitment to the manufacturing industry. These aim to help drive innovation, establish links with academia and encourage businesses to harness new technologies to enhance efficiency, thus redressing regional imbalances and growing the Scottish economy.
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.
In recent years, new approaches and technology have been introduced that have significantly improved manufacturers’ organisational and process processes. The conference and exhibition aim 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 keynote speakers combined with exhibitors displaying the latest technological solutions, 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.
Register for the event here.
