Advanced Manufacturing Winning Poster: DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson
With the limitations of Covid-19, DePuy Synthes faced new challenges with the implementation of their advanced manufacturing strategy. Social distancing became necessary and restricted their ways of working. DePuys project integrated wearable headset technology such as google glass to enable team members to “see what I see”. The technology was deployed globally, and the team are currently evaluating more sophisticated mixed reality headsets to further enhance productivity and training throughout the global DePuy Synthes Network. The judges were impressed by the evidence of significant engagement and teamwork across multiple global teams.
Best implementation of the polymer technology apprenticeship programme: West Contract Manufacturing
West Contract Manufacturing clearly identified the benefits of the Polymer Technologist Apprenticeship programme across key areas such as; career progression, employee retention and creativity.
The judges were impressed by how the apprenticeship programme fits into the overall West strategy and the evidence of teamwork and collaboration to support the apprentices across the business.
Agenda:
10:00 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Welcome & Introduction
- Adrienne McDonnell, Senior Executive Medtech & Engineering
10:05 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Advanced Manufacturing Winning Poster
- Richard Harrington, Engineer, DePuy Synthes
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. Polymer Technology Winning Poster Apprenticeships Implementation Plan
- Ann Clarkin, HR Business Partner; and Marko Zagar, Polymer Processing Technologies, West Contract Manufacturing
10:35 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Panel Discussion with input from:
- Richard Harrington, Engineer, DePuy Synthes
- Ann Clarkin, HR Business Partner;
- Marko Zagar, Polymer Processing Technologies, West Contract Manufacturing;
- Julio Zanon Diaz, Principal Technology Innovation Engineer, Boston Scientific Galway;
- Ann O’Connell, Medtech & Engineering Funded Projects Manager
10:45 a.m. Forum wrap-up / Questions/closing remarks
10:50 a.m. Webinar close