1st Annual Arkansas Manufacturer Survival Summit coming soon to Little Rock, AR on 3/9/12.

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1st Annual Arkansas Manufacturer Survival Summit. Coming soon to Little Rock, AR
Join four experts to discuss how to survive in today’s manufacturing environment.

Fayetteville, AR, February 15, 2012—Four experts will be available to help manufacturers learn how to compete locally and internationally. Surviving in today's Manufacturing business has become a game of staying one step ahead. A manufacturer must have all the tools available to them to compete effectively against overseas and U.S. based manufacturers. The Arkansas Manufacturer's Survival Summit is a one day, FREE, event with an abundance of information to help manufacturers achieve greater sustainability in today's economic times. Participants will learn about Lean Manufacturing and the importance of continuous improvement. Visit with a certified Master Black Belt (Certificate #8) to help assess your organizations need regarding organization strategy, Lean, Six Sigma, Leadership and Change Management. Experts will be available to discuss how Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software can help improve process efficiency and productivity by integrating information across all departments in a Manufacturing facility. ERP software facilitates the flow of information between the different functions and processes of an enterprise to include manufacturing, finance, HR, sales and distribution, accounting, material management, logistics and data analysis.

Participants will learn about HMI/SCADA systems. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is a system that collects data from various sensors at a factory, plant, or in other remote locations and sends this data to a central computer that then manages and controls the data. A SCADA system includes a user interface called a HMI (Human Machine Interface). The HMI of a SCADA system is where data is processed and presented to be viewed and monitored by a human operator. This interface usually includes controls where the individual can interface with the SCADA system.

Will your organization seek, or maintain, internationally recognized certifications in ISO, AS 9100, ISO/TS 16949, ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, etc? If so, attending the First Annual Manufacturers Survival Summit will be invaluable. Today, many customers will only deal with vendors that are ISO Certified. Learn the best way to improve the consistency of your operation, focus management and employees, develop a professional culture and better employee morale, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and save money.

About The Arkansas Manufacturers Survival Summit:
The idea of the summit came about after years of experience in helping manufacturers cope with today’s demands. The Summit is comprised of representatives from four organizations that have been in business, collectively, over 50 years helping manufacturers large and small to become more efficient and profitable. The representatives are from the following: Ability, LLC in Fayetteville, AR., Saunders Consulting Service from Rogers, AR, Info-Link USA based in Lafayette, LA and Continuous Improvement Solutions, LLC from Bella Vista, AR.

Media Contact:
Mike Bostick
Ability LLC
585 W. Willoughby Road
Fayetteville, AR
479-521-7527

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