Breakfast Roundtable
How Can AI Deliver Real ROI in Manufacturing?
Manufacturing leaders have heard plenty about AI’s theoretical potential, but where is it actually working, and what’s the return?
This is an executive-level roundtable designed to cut through the noise and showcase practical, measurable results. The conversation will move beyond theoretical benefits and explore actual applications already making a difference in manufacturing operations and other industries.
Date: 18th of June, 2025
Time: 9am – 10:30am
Venue: Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade, 126 New Street, Birmingham B2 4JQ
Key Discussion Areas
With energy, labour, and material costs rising, manufacturers are under pressure to find margin through smarter planning, leaner operations, and more accurate forecasting. This session explores how AI can support three key areas of decision-making to help you do just that.
Smarter Supply Chain Planning
How can we reduce dependency on guesswork and last-minute orders? Discover how AI is improving supplier visibility, demand sensing, and inbound logistics to help teams plan further ahead, reduce shortages, and avoid tying up cash in unnecessary stock.
Agile Production Scheduling
How are manufacturers adjusting production on the fly without creating chaos? We’ll look at how AI supports dynamic scheduling by factoring in shifting demand, supply constraints, and capacity, helping teams react faster while staying efficient.
Cutting Waste Through Forecasting
Are we making what we actually need – or just what we always have? Discover how AI-powered forecasting is helping manufacturers align output with true demand, reduce overproduction, and fine-tune material use across production runs.
Who Should Attend: Senior leaders in manufacturing—across operations, technology, and finance—who are looking for practical ways to drive performance, not just talk about transformation.
What to Expect: An honest, interactive conversation with peers. No presentations. No pitches. Just a chance to hear what’s working, share your own experiences, and take away new ideas to try in your own operations.
By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with clear ideas on how AI and smart decision tools can directly drive ROI in manufacturing.
Join us to demystify AI in manufacturing and get practical insights you can act on.
Register Your Interest To Attend
This is a complimentary learning and networking event and we have limited places, if you are interested in attending please register at your earliest convenience.
8:30am - 9am: Arrival, coffee, continental breakfast and networking
9am: Discussion begins
10:30am: Discussion ends, networking
