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Production Scheduling Re-Invented

SOUTHWEST Session: LillyWorks’ Protected Flow Manufacturing (PFM) solves “The Late Problem” for manufacturers by implementing the “Dynamic Production Method” (DPM). DPM applies 3 principles from Lean/TOC and other manufacturing improvement techniques to deliver fast results so that Manufacturers can quickly see their On-Time Delivery go up, and their production lead-times go down. Manufacturers can implement DPM quickly using LillyWorks’ Protected Flow Manufacturing (PFM) software. PFM speeds the flow of information to production personnel, so they have the visibility to make the right decisions to accelerate the flow of material and workorders through the manufacturing shop. Manufacturers implementing PFM typically see significant improvements in OTD, reductions in production leadtimes, and increased throughput within 60 – 90 days. PFM can be used in a stand-alone mode, or tied directly to the company’s ERP system.

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SOUTHWEST Session: WIFI Network: MTS SOUTHWEST , SME-2025 password Safety: (214) 939-2942

Swiss Machining in Today’s Manufacturing

SOUTHWEST Session: Modern Swiss machining continues to evolve through advanced software that combines digital twin technology with AI-driven automation. This presentation explores how the latest tools in ESPRIT EDGE are transforming how complex, multi-axis kinematic machines are programmed - enhancing precision, adaptability, and overall efficiency - while also empowering the workforce with intuitive, intelligent solutions that simplify complexity, support upskilling, and help manufacturers attract and retain skilled talent in an evolving industry. Key Points: • Intelligent digital twin • Comprehensive setups • Simplified programming • Accurate simulation and G-code output

The QuickBooks Compliance Crisis: How One Machine Shop Nearly Lost Their Lockheed Contract

SOUTHWEST Session: QuickBooks is one of the most widely used accounting platforms in manufacturing but it’s also one of the most overlooked compliance risks. In The QuickBooks Compliance Crisis, Justice IT Consulting reveals how one AS9100-certified machine shop nearly lost its Lockheed Martin contract after a simple QuickBooks setup violated CMMC and DFARS cybersecurity requirements. This presentation shows how the manufacturer turned a near-disaster into a success story using a proven seven-step strategy to isolate QuickBooks from CUI systems, apply multi-factor authentication, document data policies, and update their System Security Plan resulting in a 110 SPRS score and zero workflow disruption. Attendees will discover how to identify compliance pitfalls in everyday business tools, safeguard critical data without replacing core software, and build a defensible cybersecurity posture. Learn how to keep your QuickBooks and your contracts: compliant, secure, and audit-ready.

Why Your Operators Are Still Your Best Manufacturing Investment

SOUTHWEST Session: Your next efficiency breakthrough isn't hiding in a machine learning algorithm. It's walking around your shop floor right now. While manufacturing obsesses over AI, 85% of operations still depend on human expertise. The CNC programmer who knows exactly when to adjust spindle speeds. The veteran welder who spots perfect joints in seconds. The setup technician whose alignment cuts cycle times. These operators don't just run your processes, they've mastered them. They hold the institutional knowledge that separates good production from great production. But your systems can't see what they know, creating a costly blind spot. Mid-market manufacturers nationwide face the same challenge: valuable knowledge trapped in individual heads instead of being scaled digitally. The result is lost efficiency because operator expertise can’t integrate with core systems. Companies overcoming this aren’t layering more machine learning. They’re building systems that amplify human intelligence. They digitize workflows, connect teams to real-time data, and create interfaces designed around how operators think and work, not the other way around. In this session, Docket will reveal how shop floor digitization platforms close the gap between operator expertise and digital execution. You’ll gain practical insights into smart manufacturing systems that support your frontline, enabling faster setups, higher accuracy, and smoother production. At a time when manufacturers chase the next big overhaul, don’t overlook the team that got you here. The goal isn’t replacing human insight, it’s designing systems that can multiply it.