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Leadership/Management

F175: Implementing Technology to Drive Profits and Efficiencies

  • Date

  • Time

  • Experience Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Room S402A

Overview

Learn about new technology initiatives that are being used by manufactures of all sizes to increase profits and drive efficiencies. IT should be a critical part of strategy in manufacturing businesses. The market is changing rapidly and this session will give an overview of what's expected in 2025 and three years beyond.

About the Speakers

  • Lisa Wertzbaugher

    Twin State Technical Services
    Biography
    Lisa Wertzbaugher has worked in manufacturing for over 30 years leading sales and business development initiatives for various companies. She now serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Twin State Technical Services, an IT and technical services provider located in Davenport, IA. She has extensive experience helping small and mid-sized, privately owned businesses implement growth strategies.
  • Randy Olsen

    Twin State Technical Services
    Biography
    With over 22 years of technology experience, Randy Olsen is the Chief IT Strategist for Twin State Technical Services. He specializes in technology within the manufacturing sector, drawing on direct industry experience that spans from the shop floor to the front office. Randy’s expertise covers cybersecurity, software development, AI, and strategic technology planning. He applies this knowledge to help manufacturers gain a technological advantage by solving operational challenges from improving scalability and leveraging AI, to securing critical infrastructure from cyber threats. His focus is on providing practical, forward-thinking guidance that enhances productivity, protects data, and gives manufacturing leaders a competitive advantage.

Pricing & Registration

Sessions Member Price Non-Member Price
Individual Sessions $195 $220
Workshops $195 $220
Best Value
Full Conference
(5-10 Sessions)
$195 $220

Sessions Member Price Non-Member Price
1 Session $112.50 $125
2 Sessions $202.50 $225
3 Sessions $270 $300
4-8 Sessions $405 $450

Sessions Member Price Non-Member Price
Half-Day Workshops (W4, W11) FREE FREE
One-Hour Sessions (W12, W13, W14, W18) FREE FREE
Two-Hour Sessions (W16, W17) $50 $75
Weld-Ed Conference (W5) $50 $75
Half-Day Sessions (W2, W3, W7, W10) $345 $430
Full-Day Sessions (W6, W8, W9) $565 $665
Two-Day Session (W1) $795 $895
Professional Program (W15) $395 $495

* Non-member price for AWS Welding Full-Day Sessions only includes a one-year AWS Individual Membership.

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