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April 18, 2024
Editor's Note

Don't Miss the IndustryWeek Operations Leadership Summit

Here is your opportunity to learn from operational excellence leaders in person and on the plant floor at the 2024 IndustryWeek Operations Leadership Summit. Speakers from Toyota Material Handling, GE Healthcare, Timken, Intertape Polymer Group and more will share their experiences and lessons learned in driving maximum performance across their manufacturing operations.

Also, participate in one of three live plant tours: Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Allison Transmission and Endress+Hauser USA. See how continuous improvement and the latest technologies are making these plants go. The IW Operations Leadership Summit is June 26-28 in Indianapolis. Register by May 3 for early-bird pricing. 

We look forward to seeing you there. -- Jill Jusko, Executive Editor 

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