Industry 4.0 Workshop and 3-Way Solutions Factory Tour

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Business Canterbury invites you to a workshop where you can explore an Industry 4.0 transformation journey. The workshop session will be followed by a shopfloor factory tour and in parallel, a review of the company’s ERP system , offering you the chance to see 3-Way Solutions paperless factory transformation in action from production floor to Management tools and reporting.

Discover how digital technology is transforming manufacturing operations, replacing manual processes with real-time, paperless solutions - from interactive dashboards to automated data capture and reporting, going paperless boosts productivity, improves data accuracy, reduces costs, and streamlines compliance.

Join 3-Way Solutions Ltd, a leading Christchurch-based sheetmetal manufacturer and exporter, as they share their journey to a paperless business operation. Hear firsthand about the benefits, challenges, and lessons learned along the way, and how embracing digital tools has strengthened their operations.

Key takeaways:

• Boost productivity & real-time decision-making
• Improve data accuracy and compliance
• Reduce operational costs and paperwork
• View the ERP system that provides easy to use real-time scheduling that allows you to monitor as you go

• View a distributed ERP system – workstations on the shop floor have sub-ERP terminals allowing staff to input and receive data removing previously paper-based functions
• View small batch robotic welding
• Enhance collaboration across teams

WORKSHOP

Are you thinking about reducing paperwork and increasing the digitisation within your manufacturing operations, to help improve productivity and profitability with more real-time reporting? This event is your chance to explore how increasing the digitisation of your manufacturing operations from shop floor to management can transform your business.

• Understand more about Industry 4.0 and how it can improve productivity and profitability.
• Learn how to connect your shop floor to your business systems and the real ways manufacturers are doing it.
• Be part of the discussion on how to select the right approach and system for you.
• See real-world examples at 3-Way Solutions Ltd how they have transformed their business and made it easier to complete all their compliance obligations and reporting for their strict customer requirements

FACTORY TOUR:

Following the workshop, we take a closer look at a real-world example of Industry 4.0 in action by exploring the 3-Way Solutions factory. We will also overview the ERP system, in particular the production & scheduling functions, that provide easy to use real-time scheduling that allows you to monitor as you go.

3-Way Solutions Ltd are driven by a clear vision to grow and maintain their strong reputation for innovation, quality and timely delivery. They strive to add value to their customer relationships by providing a broad range of engineered solutions, fabrication, CNC machining, coating and finishing services.

PRESENTER:

James Leek, Regional Manager, LMAC

Bill Verstappen & Dean Worner, Founders & Directors of 3-Way Solutions Ltd

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Calling all business owners, directors, change managers, and operational teams!

COST:

Manufacturing Module holders - Free for x1 sessions per year - second module at 50% discount

Connect | Thrive | Invest Member - $250+GST

Lite | Non-Member - $300+GST

PARKING:

Parking available on roadside

REGISTERING:

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EVENT MANAGER:

Rebecca Golding - rebeccag@cecc.org.nz

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