Events
Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
The Lunch-and-Learn series are free seminars designed to advance the understanding of the product development process (PDP), highlight best practices, and offer a forum for professional networking. Topics include industry best practices, the latest tools and trends, compliance and risk management, and interactive panel discussions. Click here to register.
Date
Topic
Nov. 13, 2008
Dec. 11, 2008
Mar. 12, 2009
Apr. 16, 2009
Jul. 17, 2009
NOTE: Seating is limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis.
| Topic: | Using Packaging and Logistics for Competitive Advantage |
| Date: | Nov 13, 2008 |
| Speakers: | Sally Tonningsen, Haas Industries Craig Bates, Kent H. Landsberg Co. |
| Overview: | Failure to plan ahead for packaging and shipping of your product can lead to costly pitfalls in the product realization process yet this is an area that is all too often overlooked. For the enormous amount of planning and effort that go into the development process, what do you have if you cannot successfully deliver product to your customers? In our program we will present smooth end-to-end solutions for creating a successful, cost effective packaging and transportation operation. |
| Attendees: | Management and Engineers involved in the packaging and shipping of products |
| Location: | National University 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East San Jose, CA 95128-2530 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Topic: | How PLM Integration Accelerates Product Realization |
| Date: | Dec 11, 2008 |
| Speakers: | John Belicitti, CAD Applications Engineer, Xicom Technology Frederic Garderes, Director, Supply Chain Management, Crystal Technologies Richard Paul, VP of Business development, Omnify Software Bob Swedroe, CEO, Expandable Software |
| Overview: | With ever increasing pressures to accelerate the time it takes to bring products to market,
companies are taking advantage of recent improvements in software integration to automate the
transfer of critical information between EDA/CAD design environments through ERP planning
and manufacturing. Hear from seasoned industry veterans and learn how they have eliminated
traditional islands of data isolation, the manual entry of data, and improved data integrity
to enable faster time to market. Our Panelists will be covering the following areas of PLM Systems Integration: Engineering Integration From EDA/CAD design to PLM systems Operations Integration From PLM systems to ERP planning and manufacturing If you are actively involved in bringing new products to market, and interested in how systems integration can help, then this will be a valuable session to ask your questions to the experts. |
| Attendees: | All those involved in the Product Realization Process that are interested in PLM systems integration |
| Location: | National University 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East San Jose, CA 95128-2530 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Topic: | How Going Green is changing the Product Realization Process |
| Date: | Feb. 12, 2009 |
| Speakers: | Tom Roberts, President of SMP Tech |
| Overview: |
Applications Tools and Processes (ie. Paperless) New Product Technologies Opportunities |
| Attendees: | Engineering & Operations Managers / Engineers involved in the development of technology based products |
| Location: | National University 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East San Jose, CA 95128-2530 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Topic: | Electronic/Mechanical Design Outsourcing Considerations |
| Date: | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Speakers: | Jay Aggarwal, Business Development for Nuvation Mark Brinkerhoff, President of FusionDesign |
| Overview: | TBD |
| Attendees: | Managers, Engineers, and Supply Chain Managers involved in the Outsourcing of Electro/Mechanical design services. |
| Location: | National University 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East San Jose, CA 95128-2530 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Topic: | Start-Up Market Getting it right from the Start |
| Date: | Apr. 16, 2009 |
| Speakers: | Allen Adolph, President of ACS Kevin Andersen, President of NPI Solutions |
| Overview: |
Strategic considerations Design and Test Considerations Configuration management Product Data Management Infrastructure Supply Chain Management Lessons Learned |
| Attendees: | Sr. Managers, Managers, Engineers and anyone else that wants to learn more about Start-Up best practices |
| Location: | National University 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East San Jose, CA 95128-2530 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Topic: | Product Realization - Best Practices Panel Discussion |
| Date: | May 14, 2009 |
| Speakers: | Mike Keer, CEO of the SofTEQ Group |
| Overview: |
Production Validation Design Resources Communications and Control |
| Attendees: | Sr. Managers, Managers, Engineers and anyone else that wants to learn more about Product Realization best practices |
| Location: | National University 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East San Jose, CA 95128-2530 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Topic: | Product Realization Network - Summer BBQ |
| Date: | Jul. 17, 2009 |
| Speakers: | n/a |
| Overview: | This is an informal BBQ that offers a chance for you to have some fun and meet the members of the Product Realization Network in an informal setting. |
| Attendees: | All interested in networking with peers, having some summer fun, and in meeting the PRN members |
| Location: | TBD |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Topic: | Brining it Home - Reconsidering local manufacturing vs. offshore |
| Date: | Sep. 17, 2009 |
| Speakers: | Jeff Burke, President of Airtronics Kevin Andersen, President of NPI Solutions |
| Overview: |
Hidden Benefits Quality Risks of Offshore |
| Attendees: | Supply Chain Managers, Engineers and Managers involved in offshore manufacturing |
| Location: | National University 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East San Jose, CA 95128-2530 |
| Time: | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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