2018 PACK EXPO International
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PMMI’s Online Career Center FREE service connecting PMMI members with students and veterans pursuing careers in packaging and processing.
PMMI Members can: f Post entry-level positions, internships f Review resumes from interested job seekers
Students and Veterans can: f Post resumes f Review and apply for entry-level jobs and internship opportunities f Connect with employers
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The Forum at PACK EXPO makes Chicago debut
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new daily educational offering, The Forum at PACK EXPO (Booth N-4580), combines presentations about the latest industry trends with small group discussions and question-and-answer time. The free, 45-minute sessions permit attendees to benefit from presentations by experts on overall equipment effectiveness, standardization of factory acceptance tests, request for proposal template, cobots, active packaging, food waste, food safety, contract packaging trends and workforce and career development. Speakers represent the OpX Leadership Network (Booth N-4550), Institute of Packaging Professionals (Booth N-4523, N-5760), Contract Packagers Association (Booth N-5801), PMMI Business Intelligence (Booth N-4550), PMMI U (Booth N-4550), Robotic Industries Association and World Packaging Organisation (Booth N-4527, N-5760). The Chicago edition of The Forum at PACK EXPO builds on the success of the inaugural Forum, which took place at PACK EXPO East (April 16-18, 2018, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia). For more information, visit www.PACKEXPOinternational.com. SD
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2018 Introduction to Safety for Collaborative Robot Systems 10:30–11:15 AM Are collaborative robots safe right out of the box? Learn about common myths and misconceptions about collaborative robotics. Gain practical ideas to help ensure the safety of your collaborative robot system. Carole Franklin Dir of Standards Development Robotic Industries Association
Understanding OEE and How to Calculate It
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For information on PMMI Education and Workforce Development programs, visit pmmi.org/pmmiu.
11:30–12:15 PM Understanding and tracking overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) helps improve productivity while reducing waste and downtime. The OEE calculator from the OpX Leadership Network provides a consistent and proven way to measure OEE. Steve Schlegel Managing Dir OpX Leadership Network