Next Generation Manufacturing Initiative

What does the future hold for manufacturing? What kinds of performance qualities do world class manufacturing companies exhibit? How will global transformation influence my manufacturing business? 

BEDC’s Next Generation Manufacturing Strategy and Action Plan is a tool to assist manufacturers to capitalize on emerging growth opportunities in the new global economy. It is an invitation to Burlington’s advanced manufacturing leaders to engage with business peers, partners and BEDC to explore innovative ways of doing business.

Want a glimpse at the future of advanced manufacturing? Take a look at:

Shaping Things to Come: Next Generation Manufacturing Strategy and Action Plan 2010.
 This project was funded in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
(Ontario Labour Market Partnerships) and The Centre for Skills Development and Training

NEXT GENERATION MANUFACTURING ACTION PLAN PROJECTS – BE INFORMED. GET INVOLVED!

WORKFORCE INNOVATION: CREATING A CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT
Enable your executives, managers, administrative and shop floor employees to create new value for customers by harnessing the power of engagement. Join our Workforce team as we develop practical tools to spur innovation - designed for and by manufacturers. Have a story about how engagement has worked in your firm? Share your success. This project is a work in progress. BEDC welcomes your input as we create an exciting new workforce development toolbox for manufacturing leaders. Call us today and watch for thepowerofengagement.com. Coming soon.

BUSINESS SERVICES COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
Cooperation offers real bottom-line benefits for firms.  BEDC is working with local companies to study and identify emerging B2B models that can benefit manufacturers by delivering high-quality services – on a collaborative basis!

PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING BREAKFASTS
BEDC is partnering with the Golden Horseshoe Manufacturing Network (GHMN) on a series of monthly breakfast sessions that feature the stories, experience and insights of successful business leaders. These sessions offer a unique opportunity network with your manufacturing peers. To register, contact GHMN at www.ghmn.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA & WEB 2.0 – LEVERAGING THE WEB TO DRIVE PROFITABLE GROWTH
Many companies are having early success using Web 2.0 and social media tools to drive new sales and position the business in the global market place. In April 2011, BEDC hosted a focused 2 hour workshop to explain what it takes to become a go-to website and turn web traffic into new revenue. For a copy of the presentation, click here.

LEAN, GREEN & CONNECTED: INNOVATIVE BUILDINGS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
Changing locations? Thinking of moving your plant to Burlington? Check out our Lean, Green and Connected project for some useful information. Click here for further details. Where do we go from here? BEDC is in the process of identifying potential sites and companies interested in participating in a demonstration project to showcase how innovative building design can have a direct, positive impact on your firm’s annual operating costs.

Interested in becoming involved in one of our exciting Action Plan projects? Want further information? Call us.