Before you buy a robot, write a line of code, or install a sensor make sure you’re solving the right problem. This session helps manufacturers learn how to define automation opportunities with precision, clarity, and impact. Because automating a bad process just makes the bad happen faster.
Major topics:
Why automation should always start with a well-crafted problem statement
How to spot automation-worthy pain points in production and support functions
A simple framework for defining current state, impact, desired outcome, and constraints
Real-world examples of good vs. bad problem statements and their results
How clear problem framing improves ROI, team buy-in, and solution design
Call to Action/Takeaway: Participants will leave with a repeatable method for scoping automation projects that truly solve problems including how to start small, stay focused, and avoid the “tech for tech’s sake” trap.
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Presenter
Jeremy Smith
Technical Specialist
Expertise
Strategy Development and Execution
Lean Transformation
Value Stream Mapping and Design
5S and Workplace Organization
Supply Chain Management and Optimization
Visual Shopfloor Management
Problem Solving Methods including Six Sigma
Specialized Skills
Six Sigma Black Belt
Bachelor of Science in Materials Sci. & Engineering from the University of Illinois
With more than 10 years of manufacturing experience in complex automotive electronics, I have gained a variety of skills and knowledge that I use to enable success. My experience working with and on teams across business divisions in multiple countries has broadened my perspective on how to achieve goals and coach teams toward success. My goal is to apply the right tools in the right way at the right time to enable that success.
By viewing manufacturing through a value stream lens, my expertise in leadership, continuous improvement, productivity management, zero defects culture, visual management, total productive maintenance, supplier management, and logistics provides a large “toolbox” of systems and approaches. Through experience and data analysis, I help manufacturers apply these tools in a way that maximizes the return on investment and ensures sustainability.
