NMMS 2021 Summit Program

Summit Program

5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit MAY 11-13, 2021

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Contents Letter from the Interim Vice President

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Letter from the Director

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Schedule at-a-Glance

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Keynote Speakers

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Sponsors 12 Expanded Schedule

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Summit Award Recipients

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Fast Pitch Companies

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Starbucks Talk and Bite-Size Tour

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Technology Showcase

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Summit Swag Bags

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Our Team

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Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center

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E RWARD

Last year, GaMEP worked with more than 700 manufacturers in areas such as: Lean/Process Improvement

Energy

Quality

Environmental

Technology

Leadership

Marketing

Strategic Growth

These onsite projects and training resulted in: Generating $596 Million in new and retained sales Reducing operating costs by $92 Million Creating and retaining 1719 jobs Investing $119 Million back into their plants

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Letter the Interim President Fromfrom the Interim ViceVice President Greetings!

On behalf of the Georgia Tech community, welcome to the fifth National MBE Manufacturers Summit. We are pleased that you chose to participate in this year’s virtual Summit, supporting our vision to build a national manufacturing ecosystem that is diverse, innovative, and competitive.

Georgia Tech has a rich history in manufacturing. Our research programs develop and remain at the forefront of new trends and technologies. Our Enterprise Innovation Institute leads the nation in providing innovation, technical assistance, and training to industry and communities across Georgia, the nation, and the world.

Georgia Tech offers personal assistance to small, medium, and large manufacturers, helping industries achieve or maintain success while strengthening one of the main components of our economy.

Manufacturing is woven into the fabric of Georgia Tech. Since the 1950s when our engineers helped farmers implement new agricultural technologies, Georgia Tech has been at the forefront of assisting industry. The timeless quest of “Creating the Next” is never far from the minds of Georgia Tech students, faculty, researchers, and staff. That is because working today to anticipate and meet the demands of the future is a Georgia Tech standard.

Global factors such as the pandemic, climate change, and social unrest have vastly impacted our manufacturing community. As a technological, research university, we embrace the Summit’s theme, Future Forward: Disrupting in an Age of Uncertainty. It exemplifies Georgia Tech’s mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.

Your participation in the Summit demonstrates your commitment to propel your company forward during these changing times. This event will give you an opportunity to learn new insights, see the latest in technology, and network with colleagues. I encourage you to take full advantage and stay engaged.

Warmest regards,

B. David Bridges Interim Vice President Enterprise Innovation Institute

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Letterthe From from Director the Director Greetings!

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), the MBDA Advanced Manufacturing and Business Center Network, Georgia Tech, volunteers, and our staff, I would like to personally welcome you to the 5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit.

This is a milestone year for the Summit. When we launched this vital event in 2016, we had no idea that five years later, we would have encountered a pandemic, social unrest, climate change disturbances and much more. These global factors among others have disrupted the world market, supply chains, and ultimately, the way we live and work.

Our theme this year, Future Forward: Disrupting in an Age of Uncertainty, focusses on how we are facing a major paradigm shift in the world. It examines four key industries, provides a fireside chat with trailblazing minority business enterprises (MBEs), offers thought leadership on worldwide trends, and presents new technologies and innovations.

Even we have had to adjust to the impact of global factors. The National MBE Manufacturers Summit is all virtual this year, forcing us to deliver a dynamic interactive experience in a new and different way.

We see this as an opportunity to reach more MBEs who serve the manufacturing community as well as MBEs who are eager to learn new things and meet new people in the virtual world. I must admit, it is different, challenging, and even a little daunting to step out on a new platform. However, in the true spirit of “walking the talk,” we are using technology and processes new to us to achieve our goal. We hope that you, too, have shifted your thinking and operations to ensure that your company is leading the way in these new times.

Since we established the Summit, over 700 attendees from 28 states, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and Canada have taken advantage of the one-on-one meetings with corporations and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), education and training, networking, Poster Walk competition, innovation pods and manufacturing technology tour that the Summit has offered. We remain grateful with the continued support as we execute the vision of building a national ecosystem of MBE manufacturers, partners, and stakeholders. Our goal for each Summit is to make connections for new business opportunities and to bring you unique information and experiences that you can take back and implement in your company.

We continue the Summit tradition with our Fast Pitch meetings between MBEs and corporations; educational industry sessions on the future of healthcare, transportation and smart cities, food and beverage, and retail; and training on cybersecurity in manufacturing and the Industrial Internet of

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Things (IIoT) implementation. The keynote speakers will power your thoughts with insights and trends, and the manufacturing tour with Starbucks is virtual. Our exciting new feature this year is our Summit bags filled with products made in America by MBEs. We hope you enjoy them!

As you move through this year’s Summit, stay connected! We know that we are competing in a virtual world so we encourage you to listen for the nuggets you may get from thought leaders; think about how you can be more ingenious in this new global environment; participate in our interactive connection activities; network to build new relationships; check out the Poster Walk of MBEs who overcame disruption and have fun with the Technology Showcase.

We thank our sponsors who see and support the vision of the Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center and continue to invest in the Summit and the Center. We applaud you for your willingness to step outside the box. We also thank our staff, volunteers, supporting partners, MBEs, the MBDA Network, and corporate executives who have given their time and talent to make this Summit a reality.

Finally, I’d like to thank each of you for attending the 5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit, bringing your expertise and enthusiasm to this virtual world. We want this to be your annual Summit. As leaders, you have the vision, the knowledge, the wherewithal, and the experience to help us pave the way into the future. We could not have accomplished this without your support and leadership.

Best wishes!

Donna Ennis Director, Diversity Engagement & Program Development Enterprise Innovation Institute

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Schedule at-a-Glance Tuesday, May 11

Wednesday, May 12

Thursday, May 13

SUMMIT EVE

DAY 1 – FUTURE

DAY 2 – FORWARD

4:00pm – 4:10pm Auditorium Summit Preview Making a Difference Award Presentation

11:00am – 11:10am Auditorium Summit Welcome Breaking the Mold Award Presentation

11:00am – 11:05am Auditorium Legacy Award Presentation

4:10pm – 4:50pm Auditorium Opening Keynote and Live Q&A

11:10am – 11:50am Auditorium Opening Keynote

11:05am – 11:40am Auditorium Opening Keynote

5:00pm – 6:00pm Knowledge/Networking Pod Networking and Entertainment

12:00pm – 2:00pm Poster Walk, Knowledge/Networking Pod Poster Walk Competition Technology Showcase

11:40am – 12:25pm Auditorium Fireside Chat

12:00pm – 1:15pm Fast Pitch Fast Pitch: Round I

12:25pm – 12:40pm Poster Walk Poster Walk Competition

2:00pm – 2:45pm Knowledge/Networking Pod Industry Session #1 – Healthcare Industry Session #2 – Retail

12:45pm – 1:30pm Auditorium Starbucks Bite-Size Tour and Live Q&A

2:50pm – 3:30pm Knowledge/Networking Pod Industry Session #3 – Transportation Industry Session #4 – Food & Beverage

1:30pm – 1:55pm Poster Walk, Knowledge/Networking Pod Poster Walk Competition Technology Showcase

3:30pm – 5:15pm Poster Walk Poster Walk Competition Fast Pitch: Round II

2:00pm – 2:45pm Knowledge/Networking Pod Case Study: Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 Cybersecurity

5:15pm – 6:00pm Knowledge/Networking Pod Networking and Entertainment

2:50pm – 3:30pm Knowledge/Networking Pod Case Study: Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 – Encore Session Cybersecurity – Encore Session 3:30pm – 5:00pm Fast Pitch: Round III

*All times are Eastern Daylight Time

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5:00pm – 6:00pm Knowledge/Networking Pod Networking and Entertainment

Keynote Eve Summit Speakers Keynote Tuesday, May 11, 4:10pm – 4:50pm Auditorium

Joseph B. Anderson, Jr., Chairman and CEO, TAG Holdings, LLC Joseph Anderson’s professional career has included military tours, an assistant professorship in the Department of Social Sciences at West Point, selection as a White House Fellow, and service as a special assistant to the Secretary of Commerce. In the private sector, he spent his early career with the General Motors Corporations, managing a business unit with 7,000 employees and revenue of $1 billion, and holding a number of positions such as plant manager, director of exterior systems business unit, and general director.

As the majority owner, Anderson serves as Chairman and CEO of TAG Holdings, LLC, which owns manufacturing, service, and technology-based companies based in North America. He currently serves on numerous boards including Business Leaders for Michigan, Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association, Modular Assembly Innovations, and the New York Stock Exchange.

Anderson completed his B.S. in math and engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and two master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, has graduated from the Harvard Advanced Management Program, and is the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Management Degree from Kettering University as well as an Honorary Doctor of Commercial Science Degree from Central Michigan University. His military awards include two silver stars, five bronze stars, three Army Commendation Medals, and eleven Air Medals.

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Day 1 Keynote

Wednesday, May 12, 11:10am – 11:50am Auditorium

Ray Pittard, Chief Transformation Officer, Trane Technologies Ray Pittard is the transformation leader of Trane Technologies. In this role, he leads efforts to transform Trane Technologies into an efficient, more customer-focused company that unlocks value for customers and shareholders.

Pittard joined the company’s Air Solutions Group in 1988 holding key roles in sales, engineering, and product management before moving to the Climate Control Technologies sector in 2001.

Most recently, he served as president of transport solutions for North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, leading all aspects of operations, strategy and performance for the strategic business, Thermo King®. Previously, Pittard held leadership positions in a variety of functions including global products, engineering, program management, marketing, and general management. He has been a member of the Climate Solutions leadership team since its creation in 2009 where he held various leadership roles in the U.S. and Europe, including president of the sector’s european-served area businesses.

Pittard is a board member for the Trane Technologies Foundation which manages all charitable contributions and partnerships. He has also served on the board of the Ada Jenkins Center, a charitable organization in North Carolina. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University and has attended advanced programs from the University of Chicago, The Wharton School, and global leadership development programs through Trane Technologies.

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Day 2 Keynote

Thursday, May 13, 11:05am-11:40am Auditorium

Billy Vickers, President & CEO, Modular Assembly Innovations, LLC Early in his career, Billy Vickers played a leading role in successful product launches, including the Ford I-Beam suspension program. As a general manager, he spearheaded the New Haven Foundry and led the largest minority-owned foundry in the U.S. into a major tier-one supplier to Chrysler. Vickers also launched his own MBE-certified company, Yale Inspection Services, which provides quality-engineering services to an automotive supply base.

In 2005, Vickers joined TAG Holdings as president and chief operating officer with responsibilities for the modular assembly’s division where he handled manufacturing operations, planning and oversight, strategic growth, profit and loss, and new business acquisitions and development.

After launching three award-winning manufacturing operation joint ventures and following acquisitions, Vickers established Modular Assembly Innovations (MAI), LLC in 2011. Vickers’ MAI company continues to thrive as the seventh largest privately held, MBE-owned manufacturing company in the nation valued at $1.2 billion in 2019. Vickers earned his B.S. degree at North Carolina State University.

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Sponsors Founding Sponsor

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Summit Level

Supporting Partners

SUMMIT EVE

Tuesday, May 11

Expanded Schedule Join us as we kick off our 5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit with our Opening Reception. This virtual gathering of the industry’s most powerful MBE manufacturers, innovators, leaders, and entrepreneurs will connect you to individuals who are shaping and transforming their industry.

• Hangout in the main lobby or join the breakout rooms for networking.

• Experience the sounds of our virtual musical artists.

4:00pm – 4:10pm Auditorium

Summit Preview and Meet the Winner of the 2021 Making a Difference Award

Presented by Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F., Director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute

4:10pm – 4:50pm

Opening Keynote and Live Q&A

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Networking

Auditorium

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Presented by Joe Anderson, President & CEO of TAG Holdings and the Summit’s first Legacy Award recipient

Select from a variety of rooms to connect with fellow attendees. Enjoy the prerecorded videos of Grammy Award Nominated Guitarist Rod Harris.

SUMMIT EVE

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DAY 1 – FUTURE

Wednesday, May 12

Expanded Schedule

11:00am – 11:10am

Summit Kickoff and Presentation of 2021 Breaking the Mold Award

11:10am – 11:50am

Opening Keynote – The Transformation of the Global Supply Chain in a Post Pandemic World

Auditorium

Auditorium

Presented by Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F., Director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute Welcome to the 5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit Presented by Dr. Ángel Cabrera, President, Georgia Institute of Technology

Presented by Ray Pittard, Chief Transformation Officer, Trane Technologies Learn from one of the world’s leading manufacturers how the “new normal” of a post-pandemic world has affected global innovation, business operations, and supply chains, and the trends we should be aware of.

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Technology Showcase

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Poster Walk

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Poster Walk

In lieu of our traditional Innovation Pod Showcase, our 5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit will feature a Technology Showcase highlighting innovations in manufacturing, logistics, bioengineering, and more. Attendees can view videos of emerging technologies from OEMs and suppliers and get a sneak peek of research from Georgia Tech.

Companies have been placed in front of a national audience by participating in our annual Poster Walk competition. Winners will be recognized in our Poster Walk Awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Summit.

DAY 1 FUTURE

12:00pm – 1:15pm Fast Pitch

2:00pm – 2:45pm

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Fast Pitch: Round I

The most popular offering of our annual summit, Fast Pitch offers MBEs the opportunity to engage with major corporations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and suppliers in the Fortune 1000 space and beyond.

Participants will have 15 minutes to meet with companies and pitch their products and services. Our current list of participating companies include: BMW, Grady, Hanger, Mohawk Industries, NI, Oshkosh Corporation, Siemens, The Home Depot, Trane Technologies, UPS, and Vizient.

Industry Session #1 – Supplying Healthcare in a Changing World Powered by

Moderator

Deborah Williams, MSM, MBA, Senior Director, Program Management Supplier Diversity & Sustainability (EPP) Premier, Inc.

Panelist

John Connor

Vice President of Operations Owens & Minor

Panelist

Daniel Delay

System Senior Vice President Supply Service and Resource Management CommonSpirit

Panelist

Mark Terranova, MBA, CMRP System Senior Vice President Supply Service & Resource Management Grady Health Systems

Panelist

Rosina Wickart

Vice President, Commercial Procurement Supporting Janssen Pharmaceuticals, North America, Johnson & Johnson

The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic sent the healthcare industry into warp speed and shone a spotlight on the gaps and challenges in supply chains across the globe. In addition, social unrest, climate change, human migration, new technologies, aging populations, and other global factors, have all merged to provide an unprecedented time in history for the healthcare industry. These times of disruption have provided the industry a unique opportunity to shift its delivery of healthcare throughout the world and revamp its supply chain. From hospital systems, to manufacturing and distribution networks, to the actual delivery of care to the population, healthcare companies and the people who work in them, are all contributing to these disruptive times to ensure that in the end, populations receive quality care in every aspect of the healthcare industry.

Powered by the Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance (HSDA), this session will offer the perspectives of companies from major aspects of healthcare (group purchasing, healthcare systems, manufacturing, and distribution) as they address the global factors affecting healthcare delivery throughout the world.

• Learn insights and trends of key components of the healthcare industry.

• Hear how the healthcare supply chain has changed and what healthcare systems are doing about it.

• Find out what opportunities exist for manufacturers, distributors, technology companies, and other suppliers of healthcare.

• Discover how you should prepare your company to meet the needs of this ever-changing industry.

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DAY 1 – FUTURE

Wednesday, May 12 2:00pm – 2:45pm

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Moderator

Kelie Charles

Senior Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Home Depot

Panelist

Brian Mandigo

Vice President – Global Sourcing The Home Depot

Panelist

Steve Wang, Ph.D.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer MAT Holdings, Inc.

2:50pm – 3:30pm

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Moderator

Cynthia Curry

Director, Smart Cities Ecosystem Expansion Metro Atlanta Chamber

Panelist

Yagnesh Kikaganeshwala

General Manager Siemens Mobility

Panelist

Deron Wardlaw

Buyer, Indirect Purchasing BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

Expanded Schedule Industry Session #2 – Looking Ahead… How to Build a Collaborative Retail Partnership

Suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers realize their full potential through a trusting, collaborative relationship that results in quality, affordable products delivered to customers when and where they want it. As a supplier, what steps can you take to ensure the relationship with your retail partner is positioned for successful, long-term growth? Do you understand the needs of your retail partner and their customer? We will explore these questions and more during an open discussion with representatives from The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer and one of their successful supplier/manufacturing partners.

It is often said that the future is determined by how we plan for it today. The most successful suppliers begin planning ahead with a thoughtful assessment of their current business to identify future growth opportunities and the resources needed to achieve it. This session will provide insight into – • How a major retailer identifies, engages and develops its supplier/ manufacturing partners • Lessons learned from a successful supplier partner • Developing trends and opportunities in the retail industry

Industry Session #3 – Let’s Talk Mobility, Transportation and Manufacturing for Smart Cities

By 2050, 89% of the U.S. population and 68% of the global population will live in urban areas. As the world urbanizes, we must create smart cities that do more with less, forming more sustainable, resilient, and connected communities.

A smart city leverages technology to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of services and life for its residents. The smart city concept is estimated to potentially boost the economic development of global cities by over 5% and deliver at least $20 trillion in additional economic benefits by 2026. Smart Cities require smart infrastructure, which can unlock equity and prosperity for our cities.

They are comprised of emerging technologies and changing industries across the board including smart mobility, smart transportation, and smart manufacturing.

Join us for a conversation about smart cities and a discussion on the trends driving innovation in smart mobility, smart transportation, and smart manufacturing. This session will provide insight into the future of these industries and how we can leverage technology to solve our most pressing issues. Smart cities are created leveraging technology trends in smart mobility/ transportation and smart manufacturing.

Trends in Smart Mobility/Transportation • As the population shifts, citizens are adopting a more digitized way of life, and with that, a reinvention of vehicle usage.

• Smart cities will transform our world as the information superhighway meets the transportation highway.

• Automobiles are becoming more connected and acting as rolling data and entertainment centers.

• Shared Mobility is on the rise and Electrification is shaping our future.

• The rise of Autonomous Vehicles is opening new worlds for consumers, citizens, and companies.

• Smart Roads are empowered with intelligence and sensing capability.

Trends in Smart Manufacturing • With increased e-Mobility (electric cars, buses etc.), quick charging infrastructure would be required for easy access to charging (akin to gas stations availability) • Smart Street technology (traffic monitors, pollution sensors, noise monitoring etc.) installations at major intersections in the city are on the rise.

• Buildings will become more independent and resilient requiring micro-grid solutions and integration with the main grid.

• Cities will require holistic consulting services around system integration and management of siloed IoT data.

• Industry 4.0 leverages groundbreaking technologies like AI/Machine Learning , automation, advanced robotics, edge technology, digital twins, 3D printing, and many more.

• AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data are enabling more efficient, transparent, connected, and flexible environments.

2:50pm – 3:30pm

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Presenter

Wendy White

Industry Manager for Food and Beverage Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership/ Georgia Tech

Industry Session #4 – A Glimpse into the Future of the Food & Beverage Industry!

The last year brought unprecedented disruptions to supply chain management, workforce capabilities, and new regulatory pressures for almost all manufacturing sectors around the world. While the Food and Beverage Industry was no exception, it’s resiliency, adaptiveness, and innovation kept the trucks rolling and our country fed.

As we return to normal, the lessons learned will be put to use to strengthen the American food chain and help mitigate future challenges such as: supply chain disruptions, fluctuating markets, trade imbalances, and renewed focus from regulators.

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DAY 1 – FUTURE

Wednesday, May 12

Expanded Schedule You are invited to join us for this look into the future of the Food and Beverage Industry.

Understanding emerging issues is the best way to ensure business continuity.

This session will provide clear information about anticipated industry trends, food safety regulatory initiatives, and future. We’ll also discuss potential mitigation strategies to prevent interruptions to your business. Supplement your strategic planning, assess strengths and weaknesses, and determine next steps to: • Forecast industry trends and understand future initiatives from F&B giants.

• Lean supply chain management and workforce strategies to promote business continuity.

• Discuss upcoming governmental regulations and focus-points for food safety agencies, such as the FDA and USDA. • Potential strategies that companies are using to prevent further disruptions to their business.

3:30pm – 5:15pm

Poster Walk

3:30pm – 5:15pm

Fast Pitch: Round II

5:15pm – 6:00pm

Networking

Poster Walk

Fast Pitch

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Companies have been placed in front of a national audience by participating in our annual Poster Walk competition. Winners will be recognized in our Poster Walk Awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Summit.

The most popular offering of our annual summit, Fast Pitch offers MBEs the opportunity to engage with major corporations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and suppliers in the Fortune 1000 space and beyond.

Participants will have 15 minutes to meet with companies and pitch their products and services. Our current list of participating companies include: BMW, Grady, Hanger, Mohawk Industries, NI, Oshkosh Corporation, Siemens, The Home Depot, Trane Technologies, UPS, and Vizient.

Join us as we “Wine Down” Day 1 of the Summit with musical entertainment and live networking. Share stories while you recognize and celebrate your peers.

Form valuable connections that will last a lifetime. Come prepared to “drop into” breakout rooms and meet Summit attendees.

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Thursday, May 13

Expanded Schedule

11:00am – 11:05am

Presentation of Legacy Award

11:05am – 11:40am

Opening Keynote – How to Move Your Company Forward during These Disruptive Times

DAY 2 – FORWARD

Auditorium

Auditorium

Presented by Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F., Director of Diversity Engagement and Program Development, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute

Presented by Billy Vickers, President/CEO, Modular Assembly Innovations.

MBE manufacturers have been supplying Fortune 500 companies, OEMs, and government agencies for decades. Many have built multi-million and even billion-dollar enterprises employing thousands of people. Meet Billy Vickers, President/CEO of a billion-dollar manufacturing company and hear how using joint venture strategies and acquisitions can help you grow your business beyond your wildest dreams. Get energized by a strategic innovator who will show you how to move your company forward during these disruptive times.

11:40am – 12:25pm Auditorium

Moderator

Dr. Billyde Brown

Research Faculty Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute

Panelist

Dr. Raheem Beyah

Dean of the Georgia Tech College of Engineering Co-founder of Fortiphyd

Fireside Chat – MBE-Led Georgia Tech Manufacturing Startups Thrive Through Adversity

Hear MBE leadership from two Georgia Tech spinoff companies, Carbice Corporation and Fortiphyd Logic, Inc. discuss their journey to build companies for the future. Carbice is an Atlanta-based manufacturer of Carbice® Carbon, a product that lowers device temperatures and dissipates heat away from packaged electronics in consumer and space applications. Fortiphyd Logic assists manufacturers by using state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms to protect factory information systems and industrial networks from cyberattacks. Join us for this high-tech session to learn more about these emerging companies, and how resources and an affiliation at a university like Georgia Tech has enabled them to thrive in a period of uncertainty and unprecedented challenges.

Panelist

Dr. Craig Green

Chief Technology Officer Carbice Corporation

DAY 2 FORW

12:25pm – 12:40pm Poster Walk

12:45pm – 1:30pm Auditorium

Moderator

Cloteen Jasmin

Poster Walk

Companies have been placed in front of a national audience by participating in our annual Poster Walk competition. Winners will be recognized in our Poster Walk Awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Summit.

Starbucks Bite-Size Tour and Live Q&A Powered by

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In partnership with Next Generation Manufacturing, the Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center is proud to feature Starbucks for our 3rd Annual Advanced Manufacturing Tour. The session will kick off with a virtual “bite-sized” minitour of Starbucks’ coffee roasting plant in Augusta, Georgia, followed by a Q&A with Operations Manager Heather Hatcher. Attendees will receive an overview of Starbucks’ supplier networks and initiatives. Discussion will be moderated by Cloteen Jasmin, Senior Vice President of Ryan Companies.

Senior Vice President of Development Market Leader – Atlanta Starbucks

Panelist

Heather Hatcher Acting Plant Director Starbucks

Panelist

Regina Maddox

Chief Technology Officer Carbice Corporation

1:30pm – 1:55pm

Poster Walk

1:30pm – 1:55pm

Technology Showcase

Poster Walk

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Companies have been placed in front of a national audience by participating in our annual Poster Walk competition. Winners will be recognized in our Poster Walk Awards ceremony at the conclusion of the Summit.

In lieu of our traditional Innovation Pod Showcase, our 5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit will feature a Technology Showcase highlighting innovations in manufacturing, logistics, bioengineering, and more. Attendees can view videos of emerging technologies from OEMs and suppliers and get a sneak peek of research from Georgia Tech.

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DAY 2 – FORWARD

Thursday, May 13 2:00pm – 2:45pm

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Presenter

Mo Abuali

Managing Partner IoTCO

Presenter

Keith Hamilton President LB Manufacturing

Presenter Larry Lewis

President PROJECTXYZ, Inc.

2:00pm – 2:45pm

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Presenter

Brian Berger

President Cytellix Cybersecurity

Expanded Schedule Case Study: You Can Achieve Zero-Downtime, Zero-Defect Manufacturing with Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0

A reduction in unplanned downtime or a few percentages of scrap reduction can yield significant dollar savings for manufacturers. This has led manufacturing firms to embrace Digital Transformation and leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and metrics to achieve greater efficiency and productivity on the shop floor. Does your organization have the necessary organizational and technical maturity to begin your Industry 4.0 digital journey?

Based on actual projects conducted with two MBE manufacturers and a large OEM, this presentation will educate the attendees on the principles of Digital Transformation, IIoT and Industry 4.0 initiatives. We will discuss the “digital tools of the trade” to realize Industry 4.0 in a systematic approach, including the business case ROI, plant floor connectivity, analytics, and technology.

Cybersecurity for Manufacturers: How Protected are Your Products and Factory?

Cybersecurity attacks can shut down your manufacturing plant, becoming very costly and endangering relationships with your customers. It can also leave your company’s data totally exposed and, in some cases, result in permanent damage to your plant and equipment. As manufacturers continue to digitize their operations, the risk of being attacked increases…unless they are prepared.

Join us for this deep dive training on what you need to know to protect your manufacturing operation from cyberattacks and keep your data, equipment, and customer information safe.

2:50pm – 3:30pm

Case Study: You Can Achieve Zero-Downtime, Zero-Defect Manufacturing with Industrial IoT and Industry 4.0 – Encore Session

2:50pm – 3:30pm

Cybersecurity for Manufacturers: How Protected are Your Products and Factory? – Encore Session

Knowledge/Networking Pod

Knowledge/Networking Pod

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Fast Pitch: Round III

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Poster Walk Awards, Closing, Entertainment, and Networking

Fast Pitch

Knowledge/Networking Pod

The most popular offering of our annual summit, Fast Pitch offers MBEs the opportunity to engage with major corporations, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and suppliers in the Fortune 1000 space and beyond.

Participants will have 15 minutes to meet with companies and pitch their products and services. Our current list of participating companies include: BMW, Grady, Hanger, Mohawk Industries, NI, Oshkosh Corporation, Siemens, The Home Depot, Trane Technologies, UPS, and Vizient.

Find out who won the 2021 Poster Walk Competition and join us as we wrap up the 5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit with networking and casual discussion of industry-specific trends.

TOGETHER. WORKING TOWARDS A BETTER TOMORROW.

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Summit Award Recipients The 5th National MBE Manufacturers Summit celebrates and recognizes the contributions of MBEs within the manufacturing industry. Join us as we acknowledge the 2021 recipients of the Legacy Award, Breaking the Mold Award, and the Making a Difference Award.

Previous Legacy Awardees

LEGACY AWARD

In recognition of an MBE who has made a legendary contribution to manufacturing in the U.S.A. This individual typically has been in manufacturing long enough to have made substantial contributions to the industry.

Previous Breaking the Mold Awardees

2021 Legacy Award Recipient

George H. Hill Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Diversified Chemical Technologies For Your Legendary Contributions to Manufacturing in the U.S.A.

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BREAKING THE MOLD AWARD

In recognition of an MBE as a trailblazer in the manufacturing industry. This award honors those MBEs that forged their way through unique industries that had very little to no MBE manufacturing presence.

2021 Breaking the Mold Award Recipient Yul Park CEO and President Route66 International, Inc. - in the U.S.A. For Manufacturing Trailblazing Seaweed Food Products

MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD

In recognition of a company or individual who has shown dedication to ensuring inclusion in the manufacturing supply chain through their work with MBEs, suppliers, students, and the community.

2021 Making a Difference Award Recipient

David J. Burton, AICP, MCRP President and Founder Diverse Manufacturing Supply Chain Alliance (DMSCA) In Appreciation for Your Dedication to Ensuring Inclusion in the Manufacturing Supply Chain

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2019 – Bill Bernardo, Ebco, Inc. 2018 – Phillip Ramos Jr., Philatron Wire & Cable 2017 – Barry Corona, Sr., Production Products 2016 – Joseph Anderson, TAG Holdings, LLC

2019 – Beatriz (Betty) Manetta – Argent Associates LLC 2018 – Linda Boasmond, Cedar Concepts Corporation 2017 – William (Joe) Reubel – Kerma Medical Products 2016 – Anna Cablik, Anasteel & Supply Company

Previous Making a Difference Award Awardees

2019 – Kevin J, Price – Novant Health (Now President/CEO National Institute of Minority Economic Development) 2018 – Jackie LaJoie – Ingersoll Rand – (now Trane Technologies) 2017 – Geoffrey Foster – Core Technology Molding Corporation 2016 – Maria Mar Hill – Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute

Fast Pitch Companies

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Starbucks Talk and Bite-Size Tour In partnership with Next Generation Manufacturing, the Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center is proud to feature Starbucks for our 3rd Annual Advanced Manufacturing Tour.

The session will kick off with a virtual “bite-sized” mini-tour of Starbucks’ coffee roasting plant in Augusta, Georgia, followed by a Q&A with Operations Manager Heather Hatcher.

Attendees will receive an overview of Starbucks’ supplier networks and initiatives. Discussion will be moderated by Cloteen Jasmin, Senior Vice President of Ryan Companies.

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Technology Showcase In lieu of our traditional Innovation Pod Showcase, our 5th Annual MBE Manufacturers Summit will feature a Technology Showcase highlighting innovations in manufacturing, logistics, bioengineering, and more. Attendees can view videos of emerging technologies from OEMs and suppliers and get a sneak peek of research coming out of Georgia Tech.

Title and Description Digitalization for Additive Manufacturing (AM) How did a simple cooling duct turn into an additive manufacturing rock star? See the story of how HP and Siemens used CFD-based design optimization and industrial additive production to improve the performance of a 3D printer cooling system—while reducing development time from four months to four weeks.

Machine Learning for Metal AM Learn how Machine Learning Models can improve performance, increase efficiency, and reduce time and costs of new developments in Metal Additive Manufacturing. 

Cell Therapy Manufacturing at Georgia Tech Cell therapies are a new frontier in medicine and manufacturing. Currently, the FDA has approved CAR T-cell therapies for childhood cancer (acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALL) with high (~83%) remission rates after 5 years. But what are they, and how do they work?

Nanotechnology Based Thermal Tape to Cool Electronics How can one strip of tape keep your electronics from overheating? Learn more about Carbice’s nanotechnology-based thermal tape and how it can reduce and even eliminate heat stress.

Robotic 3D Bioprinting of Vascularized Tissues To some, using a 3D Printer to create heart valves sounds positively space age. Learn more from Advanced Solutions about how this amazing development is becoming reality through new bioprinting technology.

Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) Learn what you need to know about the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute – what it is, what it does, and how Georgia Tech is bringing together top researchers and thought leaders to help define and solve some of the greatest challenges facing U.S. industry today.

Trucking Pivotable Ramp Solution Today, “last mile” drivers face the problem of overcoming curbs and other hard to traverse terrains while companies are on the hook for lost and broken equipment. Halo Ramp provides a safe and simple innovation to save supply chains time and money.

POC Tim Bell Siemens (and HP) tim.bell@siemens.com

Aaron Stebner Georgia Tech aaron.stebner@gatech.edu Krish Roy Georgia Tech krish.roy@gatech.edu

Baratunde Cola Carbice Corporation bara.cola@carbice.com Jay Hoying Advanced Solutions hoying@advancedsolutions. com Billyde Brown, Ph.D. Georgia Tech billyde.brown@gatech.edu

Michael Lopez Halo Ramp mike@haloramp.com

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Our Team

Billyde Brown, Ph.D.

Manufacturing Advisor GT Manufacturing Institute

Anita Davis

Business Advisor Praxis Strategic Solutions

Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F. Director Atlanta MBDA Centers

Summit Marketing Director Isom Global Strategies

Anthony Jackson

Ieasha Jones

Doreen Kincaid

JarMarcus King

Manufacturing Advisor Global AJ Enterprises

Special Events Planner Atlanta MBDA Centers

Program Coordinator Atlanta MBDA Centers

Jennifer Pasley

Lauren Roberts

Brandy Stanfield-Nagel

Business Advisor Sky Capital Ventures

Program Specialist Atlanta MBDA Centers

Program Specialist Atlanta MBDA Centers

Towan Isom

Manufacturing Advisor J&F Alliance

Atlanta MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Center Advisory Council

Bill Bernado Ebco, Inc.

Louise Connell

BMW Manufacturing Co, LLC

Jackie Lajoie

Adam C. Walker

Trane Technologies

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At Grady Health System, we are driven by our commitment to providing quality, comprehensive healthcare in a compassionate, culturally competent, ethical, and f iscally responsible manner. Fiscal responsibility begins with our procurement process and our ef forts to secure the highest quality products and services that provide Grady and its patients the greatest value possible.

From our workforce, to our patients and our community, we consider diversity one of our greatest resources.

Grady has a strong commitment to the inclusion of diverse suppliers in our procurement activities.

Creating partnerships that advance America Siemens Mobility is a multicultural organization that promotes diversity at all levels.

Siemens’ mission is to give businesses owned by minorities, women, the disadvantaged, the disabled, veterans and other diverse suppliers maximum opportunity. usa.siemens.com/mobility

FUTURE FORWARD Contact Us Donna M. Ennis, C.P.F. Ieasha M. Jones NMBEMSummit@innovate.gatech.edu mbemanufacturersummit.com