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Byrne Tool + Design: PLANT TOUR WORKSHOP

BYRNE TOOL + DESIGN: LEVERAGING RESOURCES TO DO MORE WITH LESS

Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 11am - 2:30pm EST

Address: 316 Byrne Industrial Dr. NE, Rockford, MI 49341


Established in 1997 when Norman Byrne purchased Bylsma Tool, Byrne Tool + Design (BT+D) has evolved from a captive tool shop into a world-class tool builder with a diverse customer base. BT+D produces injection mold tools for some of the world’s largest manufacturers in the automotive, defense, medical and consumer goods markets. 


During this plant tour workshop, this manufacturer will demonstrate how technology and available resources have enabled it to improve scheduling, job reporting, customer communication and other ERP-related inefficiencies. In particular, tour participants will learn how BT+D stays competitive and profitable in a global marketplace through the following strategies and processes:


  • Lean Methodologies
  • Self-directed Workforce
  • Lights Out Manufacturing
  • Digital Literacy


AGENDA


  • 11:00am: Check-in for tour / receive boxed lunch
  • 11:15am: Leave for Byrne Tool + Design
  • 11:45am - 1pm: Tour Byrne Tool + Design facility
  • 1pm-1:30: Return to hotel 
  • 1:30-2:30pm: Tour cross-talk
  • 2:30pm: Adjourn


Cost: $79/conference attendee. To attend without a conference registration, contact the AMBA offices at info@amba.org or 317.436.3102.


This event is sponsored by Boride Engineered Abrasives, Crystallume, Progressive Components and Wipfli.

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