Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and data analytics are changing manufacturing. These tools are improving office productivity, inventory, supply chain management, and plant operations. Through the virtues of cost management, productivity enhancements, and logistical advances, these technologies are helping managers and workers increase performance and deal with complicated logistics outside the organization.
On July 15, as part of the thirteenth annual John Hazen White Forum on Public Policy, Governance Studies at Brookings hosted a two-panel discussion about the organizational, policy, and geopolitical aspects of manufacturing and ways to integrate technology into operations and management.
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Agenda
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July 15
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Panel--1
John Hazen White, Jr. Executive Chairman - Taco Family of Companies, Trustee - BrookingsBruce Lawler Managing Director - MIT Machine Intelligence for Manufacturing and Operations, General Manager Digital - Re:Build ManufacturingHelena Fu Director, Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies - U.S. Department of EnergyModerator
Darrell M. West Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Technology Innovation, Center for Effective Public Management, Douglas Dillon Chair in Governmental Studies -
Panel--2
Heather Evans Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Industry & Analysis - International Trade AdministrationBerardino Baratta CEO - MxDModerator
Darrell M. West Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Technology Innovation, Center for Effective Public Management, Douglas Dillon Chair in Governmental Studies
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