A Benchmarking Visit for Industry Leaders

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore operational excellence at Siemens Congleton, a leader in digital transformation and lean manufacturing. This best practice visit is designed for manufacturing and operational leaders eager to witness world-class practices in action. Located in Cheshire, Siemens Congleton has been a cornerstone of innovation since its founding in 1971, producing electric drives essential for industries worldwide.

About Siemens Congleton

Siemens Congleton is renowned for its pioneering advancements in Industry 4.0, making it a prime location for those interested in digital transformation. As the oldest Siemens factory in the UK, it has a rich history of innovation, including the development of the first variable speed drive in the early 1990s. Today, the site manufactures over a million units annually, maintaining its workforce size while significantly increasing output. Notably, Siemens Congleton achieved carbon net zero in 2022, setting a benchmark for sustainability in manufacturing.

Event Overview

This visit offers a comprehensive look at Siemens Congleton's operational excellence, from its lean manufacturing processes to its agile working methodologies. Attendees will gain insights into the digital tools designed to support new line introductions and explore the site's award-winning practices, including accolades like the Electronics & Electrical Plant Award at the Best Factory Awards and the MX Manufacturer of the Year 2019.

Itinerary

• 9:00 - Arrival, induction, and refreshments

• 9:30 - Host site welcome and introductions

• 9:45 - Host site presentation: products, processes, and lean journey

• 10:15 - Introduction to Operational Excellence by Manufacturers Network, covering culture and behaviour, principles > systems > tools, assessing behaviours at the Gemba, and questioning techniques

• 11:00 - Preparation for shop-floor visit

• 11:15 - Shop-floor visit

• 13:00 - Lunch

• 13:45 - Q&A session with site leadership team

• 14:45 - Key learnings and takeaways

• 15:30 - Conclusion and departure
  

More information about the visit is available here.