Global Supply Chain Summit

All the presentations are entirely in English, unless indicated as bilingual (French/English).

From Vision To Reality: Breaking Through the World of 4.0

Preliminary Program*

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal

As we enter the 4th Industrial Revolution, which is leveraging interconnections between machines and interconnections between machines and humans, this 2017 edition of the Global Supply Chain Summit aims to help companies of all sizes in the aerospace sector to migrate towards Industry 4.0. Emphasis will be placed on demystifying the concept and presenting case studies to inspire and encourage our industry’s transition.

Masters of Ceremonies:

Hélène V. Gagnon, Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications, CAE and Chair of the Board, Aéro Montréal

7.00 AM - 8.15 AM

Registration and welcome

8.15 AM - 8.30 AM

Welcoming remarks

Suzanne M. Benoît, President, Aéro Montréal

8.30 AM - 8.40 AM

Opening remarks

Joseph C. Anselmo, Editor-in-chief, Aviation Week & Space Technology

Joseph C. Anselmo will review general trends in the aerospace sector and introduce the day’s agenda.

8.40 AM - 8.50 AM

Opening speech by Bombardier

Jim Vounassis, Chief Transformation and Procurement Officer, Bombardier Inc.

8.50 AM - 9.25 AM - CONFERENCE

The evolution and impacts of 4.0

Moderator : Hélène V. Gagnon, Vice President, Public Affairs and Global Communications, CAE and Chair of the Board Aéro Montréal

- Éric Leduc, Senior Sales Manager, Microsoft
- Naomi Goldapple, Program Director, Element AI

It’s time to demystify the term “4.0,” to review the steps that have led to the 4th industrial revolution as a result of various breakthrough technologies. This panel will also underline why Montreal is becoming the new 4.0 hub.

Hélène V. Gagnon

Naomi Goldapple

9.25 AM - 9.50 AM - CONFERENCE

The impact of 4.0 on the supply chain

Kevin Michaels, President-CEO, AeroDynamic

Kevin Michaels will show us the changes that 4.0 has had on various levels of the supply chain.

9.50 AM - 10.15 AM - CONFERENCE

State of the art: When robotics optimize the production of aerospace structures

Jean-Philippe Marouzé, Director – Product and Advanced Composite Value Chain, Bombardier

10.15 AM - 10.30 AM

Break

10.30 AM - 11.25 AM - CASE STUDY PRESENTATION

Concrete example of a supply chain in transformation

Moderator : Graham Warwick, Managing Editor, Technology Aviation Week & Space Technology

- Jill Christenson, Sr. Manager Supplier Management Aircraft Materials &Structures Strategy, The Boeing Company
- Anthony L. Velocci, Former Editor-in-chief of, Aviation Week & Space Technology
- Tim Beatty, President, Bullen Ultrasonics

This panel will share lessons learned and explain the role companies are playing in a rapidly-changing supply chain.

Graham Warwick

Jill Christenson

11.25 AM - 12.10 PM - CASE STUDY PRESENTATION

Assess and measure your transition to 4.0

- Hany Moustapha, Professor and Director, Aéro ÉTS
- Jeff Gazidis, Business Development Aerospace, Siemens Canada
- Yves Proteau, Co-president, APN

This panel will present the tools that will enable you to position yourself and measure the success of implementing 4.0 in your company.

Hany Moustapha, Ph.D.

Jeff Z. Gazidis

Yves Proteau

12.10 PM - 1.45 PM

Lunch in the 4.0 Demo Zone

1.45 AM - 02.15 AM - CONFERENCE

When start-ups disrupt the models

Van Espahbodi, Co-Founder, Starburst Accelerator

Van Espahbodi will show us how innovative start-ups are disrupting traditional operating concepts, acting in 4.0.

2.15 PM - 2.45PM - CONFERENCE

Optimize performance through interconnection!

Shane Eddy, Senior VP Operations, Pratt&Whitney

Shane Eddy will present the impact of industry 4.0 on the supply chain by showing how supply chain interconnection optimizes the overall performance of all players in the aerospace sector. He will cite the case of Pratt & Whitney, a leader in creating a digitalized relationship with its suppliers.

2.45 PM - 3.15 PM - CONFERENCE

Humans, the heart of 4.0

Johanne Jolicoeur, Human Ressources Business Partner, GE Aviation Bromont

GE Bromont, a leader in robotic plants, demonstrates how Humans are at the heart of industry 4.0. by giving priority to its employees in its digital journey.

3.15 PM - 3.30 PM

Break

3.30 PM - 4.15 PM - CASE STUDY PRESENTATION - BILINGUAL

Successful transitions: taking inspiration from other sectors

- Alexandre Leclerc, Cofounder & CEO, Poka
- Guy Beauséjour, Manufacturing Operations Director, Lumenpulse Lighting Inc
- Harold Lebrun, Virtual-Chief Technology Officer, Virtual Process

Companies from other sectors, Biscuits Leclerc and Lumenpulse will inspire us with their success stories, explaining why they have taken the journey and the improvements that have resulted.

Alexandre Leclerc

Guy Beauséjour

Harold Lebrun

4.15 PM - 5.00 PM - BILINGUAL PANEL

Concrete solutions that bring more than you think

- Éric St-Laurent, Director Technological Optimization, Merkur
- Pascal Vachon, Senior Advisor, Merkur
- Ryan Zimermann, Director of Business Development, VKS
- Mike Muldoon, Director Aerospace Operations, Radix Inc

This very pragmatic panel will show you, step by step, the solutions available for your company to migrate to 4.0 (costs, ROI, benefits).