Institute for Manufacturing Masterclasses

This session will show you how to leverage collective knowledge within your organisation to define your Net Zero strategy and achieve your sustainability targets. You'll explore how the strategic roadmapping process can help to:

- Map trends, drivers and market requirements influencing Net Zero strategy

- Identify and prioritise key opportunities to meet your Net Zero goals and generate additional value to your organisation

- Establish clear milestones to delivery those priority opportunities and capabilities needed

- Align stakeholders and resources across your organisation

- Foster collaboration, co-creative decision-making and innovation to accelerate your sustainability journey.

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Combatting global climate change requires urgency, scale, high ambition and necessitates overcoming the sometimes complex language and calculations required for sustainability improvement.

As a result, there is immense potential for enhancing sustainability, though this is sometimes challenging to align with daily management processes and leadership objectives. The Sustain 8 organisational engagement programme ensures this alignment. It is designed to motivate factory floor personnel, thereby offering valuable opportunities for low and no-capital cost improvements. Developed by the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) - a division of the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering, Sustain 8 follows eight simple steps - introduced in this session.

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This session will explore the Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS) Manifesto, a bold framework for enhancing industrial safety worldwide. With 2.3 million work-related deaths annually (ILO), the manifesto calls for urgent, coordinated action from industries, governments, and civil society to tackle emerging risks. It promotes resilient safety cultures, standardised global protocols, and innovative, data-driven approaches to crisis management and risk prevention.

Key discussion points include:
• How industries can adopt the manifesto’s principles to improve safety and resilience
• The most pressing safety risks in manufacturing, energy, and construction
• The role of technology in shaping the future of industrial safety
• How harmonising global safety standards can benefit industries across regions

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Join Professor Tim Minshall as he covers insights from his new book, Your Life Is Manufactured. Described as 'Fascinating' by The Times and 'Well-observed and enjoyably written' by the Financial Times, this book provides an exploration of how manufacturing has shaped our world and can hold the key to a sustainable and equitable future.

Sign up for this session to hear from a renowned expert on the future of manufacturing and gain a deeper understanding of how manufacturing systems create a more sustainable and resilient world, especially given the huge geopolitical and environmental challenges we are now facing. Whether you're an industry professional seeking inspiration or curious about the mechanics behind the products we use daily, this session will be informative and engaging.

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Join this session from the Women in Manufacturing UK initiative to explore the vital role of inclusive leadership in attracting and retaining diverse talent, while enhancing business performance in the manufacturing sector. Hosted by a panel of academics, practitioners, and professionals, this session will focus on practical steps organisations can take to foster an inclusive workplace where women and men are valued and empowered.

Panellists will share insights on the true meaning of inclusive leadership, how it can drive diversity and business productivity, and strategies for implementing meaningful change to build more inclusive workplaces. Be part of the conversation and discover how the Women in Manufacturing initiative is shaping a more equitable and innovative future for the industry. The session will conclude with a networking drinks reception, providing a fantastic opportunity to connect with speakers and fellow attendees who are passionate about driving positive change.

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