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Job Shop Production

F062: Execution Wins: How Influence and Shop-Floor Collaboration Drive Advantage

  • Date

  • Time

  • Experience Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    N201-202

Overview

In many fabrication shops, engineering and production share the same logo but not always the same mindset. When drawings are unclear, revisions are rushed, or feedback loops are weak, the result is predictable: rework, scrap, delays, and frustration.

This session explores the communication barriers that commonly exist between engineering and fabrication teams and the measurable costs they create. Attendees will learn practical strategies to strengthen alignment from CAD to cut part to weld cell, including how to create effective feedback loops, make prints more buildable, and turn shop-floor insight into operational advantage.

Participants will leave with actionable ideas to reduce rework, improve throughput, and build stronger collaboration between departments. When fabrication feedback is treated as valuable data instead of criticism, performance improves and profitability follows.


Sponsor

About the Speaker

  • Mike Schaafsma

    OEM Solutions

    Biography

    Mike Schaafsma is the founder of OEM Solutions, helping manufacturing organizations eliminate communication breakdowns between engineering and the shop floor. With over 40 years of experience in engineering, fabrication, and technical education, he brings practical insight to reducing rework, improving throughput, and strengthening alignment. Mike holds a BSME, EIT, PMP, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and has presented at industry events including FABTECH.

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Pricing & Registration

Price
Individual Sessions $220
Workshops $600
Full Conference (5-10 Sessions) $900

Price
1 Session $125
2 Sessions $225
3 Sessions $300
4-8 Sessions $450

Price
Weld-Ed Conference $75
One-Hour Sessions FREE
90-Minute Sessions $200
Half-Day Sessions $550
Full-Day Sessions $600
Professional Program $425

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