Schneider Electric Plant Tour – Mexico
Digitization for Value in a Lighthouse Facility
Overview
Join the Manufacturing Leadership Council at Schneider Electric’s World Economic Forum Lighthouse Smart Factory in Monterrey, Mexico, for an exclusive opportunity to tour the facility and learn how the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies streamline discrete manufacturing processes, boost efficiency, and enhance customer experiences.
During this tour, visitors will experience advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) applications, including autonomous mobile robotics, drone technology, and artificial intelligence, all built on a robust foundation of IIoT, MES, cyber-secure architectures, and lean principles. By leveraging these 4IR technologies, the Monterrey Smart Factory has achieved an impressive annual growth rate of 24%, while reducing manufacturing costs by 16%, product defects by 20%, and customer lead time by 49% over the past three years.
In addition to observing how 4IR technologies are enhancing operational efficiency, visitors will learn how Schneider Electric is utilizing these insights to advance its Impact Supply Chain program. This program represents the next evolution in supply chain transformation, aimed at positively impacting both customers and the planet. Join us at the Monterrey Smart Factory to uncover actionable insights and strategies for integrating 4IR technologies into your operations, driving operational excellence and sustainability.
Walk Away with Actionable Insights
Attend this plant tour, which will be followed by a panel discussion on digital transformation and operational excellence, and walk away with actionable insights, including:
- View working examples of IoT & Machine Learning integration for predictive maintenance.
- How to provide robust and cyber-secure networks within the OT (Operational Technology) layer.
- Explore the use of Artificial Intelligence to improve employee safety and logistics resiliency in troublesome regional areas.
- Learn how advanced MPH technologies have been deployed to enhance material movement efficiency and stock accuracy.
- Witness EcoStruxure digital tools for resource consumption analysis and explore how they have been leveraged for water and energy reduction.
- Explore the integration of AI-enabled forecasting tools for planning to drive lead time and inventory reduction.
The next-generation technology is charting the zero-carbon course for Industries of the Future at our Monterrey Smart Factory.
Schneider Electric Plant Tour
Digitization for Value in a Lighthouse Facility
April 28-29, 2025, Monterrey, Mexico
Please note all times are Central Time.
April 28, 2025
4:30 p.m. Registration Opens
5:00 p.m. Networking Dinner and Reception
April 29, 2025
6:30 a.m. Depart Hotel for Factory
7:30 a.m. Welcome, Breakfast and Introductions
9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Plant Tour: Group1 & 2*
9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions: Groups 3 & 4*
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Networking Luncheon
12:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Plant Tour: Group 3 & 4*
12:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Groups 1 & 2*
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Panel Discussion
4:30 p.m. Tour Conclusion – Depart Facility
Breakout Sessions
How to become a World Economic Forum Lighthouse Smart Factory
- Kyle Winters, Community and Initiatives Lead, World Economic Forum
Let’s Talk Brownfield
- Mike Labhart, Smart Factory Program Leader
- Paige Van Zandt-Moody, Lexington Smart Factory Ambassador
In conversation with: Greg Tink, Director Industrial Digital Transformation Consulting Services, Schneider Electric
Resilient Supply Chain
- Olivier Redon, Vice President Global Supply Chain North America Performance, Schneider Electric
*Group numbers will be provided on-site during registration. Groups are required due to space/size requirements at the facility and to ensure that each participant can maximize their time on the tour.
Host Speakers
- Agustin Lopez Diaz, Senior Vice President GSC NAM, Schneider Electric.
- Jesus Carmona, Mexico and Central America Zone President, Schneider Electric
- David R. Brousell, Founder, Vice President and Executive Director, Manufacturing Leadership Council
Hotel
Please find the details below to leverage the discounted event rate.
Courtyard Monterrey Airport*
- Discounted room rate: $148 + 16% VAT charge + 3% government tax
- Reservation Cutoff: 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, April 7 (once the room block is filled, which may be before cut-off, availability and rate are not guaranteed)
- To make your reservations online, please click here and continue to book your room. Please note that this is our suggested method to book your hotel.
- To make your reservations by phone, call +52 818 196 7900 and reference the NAM 2025 or National Association of Manufacturers.
- Passport is NOT needed to book your reservation
- Reservations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty. If complete cancellation of a reservation occurs within 24 hours of the scheduled arrival, a cancellation fee of one night’s room rate will be charged.
*Please note that all transportation for event functions will leave from and return to the Courtyard Monterrey Airport.
Airports
Suggested International Airport
- Monterrey International Airport (MTY)
Aeropuerto Internacional de Monterrey
Suggested Travel Dates
Arrival: Late morning/early afternoon on Monday, April 28, 2024.
To ensure you arrive in time to attend the kickoff networking dinner that evening.
Departure: Morning of Wednesday, April 30 or after 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29.
To ensure you do not need to leave the tour and sessions early or miss out on any post-event networking opportunities!
Transportation
Additional information forthcoming.