JTI: How to Standardise Quality and Innovation at Scale

Consumer demand for products is growing, placing pressure on manufacturers to scale up their operations to meet this need.

The manufacturing sector is evolving at a rapid pace, with digitalisation serving as a major force for this transformation. 

It is not enough, however, to simply adopt new technology. For growth to be effective, new technologies must be carefully integrated throughout all manufacturing operations.

Fostering innovation in global manufacturing

In an upcoming webinar, industry experts from Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and Westfall Technik will explore how sector leaders are advancing innovation and demonstrating quality in the current era of digital transformation.

The session, hosted by our sister title Supply Chain Digital, is aimed at manufacturing, supply chain and quality leaders who are looking to grow their operations on a global scale.

As automation, AI and digitalisation transform business processes, learning how to adapt is critical to organisational success. This webinar will share practical tactics for implementing innovation, led by executives who have shown how standardisation and innovation can work together to grow global businesses. 

The session will highlight the infrastructure, skills and culture needed for a modern automated future, alongside leadership strategies to ensure transformation delivers lasting impact. It will also show how innovation can support sustainability targets and drive quality improvements.

A central theme will be the balance between human intelligence and technology in operations. As manufacturers introduce more automated systems, managing the workforce and aligning human skills with new tools will be key to effective transformation.

Speakers will share how they build cultures that embrace change while protecting the core skills that underpin quality and innovation, helping organisations create resilient manufacturing operations ready for future challenges and opportunities.

Global Manufacturing Excellence: Standardising Quality and Innovation at Scale will take place on Wednesday, 17 December at 3:00pm GMT.

Register here to secure your spot.

Expert insights from sector leaders

Corinne Burrows, Vice President of Global Manufacturing, JTI

The webinar will feature Corinne Burrows, Vice President of Global Manufacturing at JTI. An FMCG leader with a history of success in varying environments, she has gained experience during periods of rapid growth, downsizing and the implementation of new supply chain systems.

Corinne has worked in the sector for more than 30 years, developing expertise and executing successful strategy across the supply chain. Her work in various roles has given her experience in end-to-end supply chain aggregation and synchronisation, optimising global manufacturing networks and conducting the transformation of organisations.

JTI is a tobacco manufacturing business committed to innovation and sustainability, blending consumer insights with advanced technology to deliver high-quality consumer experiences.

David Schultz, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Executive, Westfall Technik

​​​​​​​Joining the discussion is David Schultz, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Executive at Westfall Technik. Throughout his career, David has managed several billion dollars in spend, delivering substantial dividends and accelerating speed-to-margin at several major global companies.

His business experience and data-driven approach has empowered organisations to substantially reduce the total cost of ownership in highly-competitive markets.

Westfall Technik is a plastics manufacturing company that delivers end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the complete lifecycle of moulded plastic parts. It unites design, tooling, moulding, assembly and automation in a single platform, helping to increase quality and precision.

To register for the webinar, click here.