The Executive Roundtable on Manufacturing Flow and Operational Resilience
Scheduling is the problem manufacturing never solved. The tools have changed beyond recognition in 40 years. But the core problem hasn't. Schedules that look perfect on Monday are wrecked by Wednesday, and no ERP or spreadsheet has closed the gap.
We've brought together two of the industry's most senior operators — Gerald Johnson, with 40+ years at General Motors at the highest levels of OEM manufacturing, and Alston German, a veteran Tier 1 supplier executive and former Chief Information Officer of Federal Mogul — for a candid conversation about why flow breaks down, what technology got wrong, and whether AI is a real shift or just more noise. Join us as they share insights from their 75 years of collective manufacturing expertise.
This is a working conversation among peers — not a webinar, not a sales pitch. Seats are limited and curated to keep the room senior and relevant.
What we'll get into:
Why the same scheduling problems persist across four decades of new tools
Coordination, on-site execution, and changing information - where plans actually fall apart
What ERPs and past technology solved, and where they still break down
Whether AI is a genuine inflection point, and where it's already working on problems like this one
Specific AI impact use cases in manufacturing and expected ROI
Location: Live online, with a select group of senior manufacturing executives
Who it's for: VPs and directors of manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and production scheduling at mid-to-large manufacturers.
Register your interest below and we'll confirm attendees directly. Accepted guests will receive the link to the join this virtual event.
David Segura
Founder & CEO, Kairos