Excellence in manufacturing shows in efficiency, sustainability, team satisfaction, and your bottom line. Your equipment’s performance drives it, your team’s dedication, and how quickly your facilities adopt innovation.

Your customers know excellence through high-quality products and precise delivery schedules, and your staff know excellence when they contribute to a constantly improving workflow every day. Achieving that excellence involves more than just “pulling the lever.” It calls for dedication to discovering and implementing the latest innovations in manufacturing, from technology to methodology.

That is why we are hosting the second annual Manufacturing Excellence Summit 2025.

Executives, operations managers, plant managers, and manufacturing stakeholders of all kinds can come together as we discuss ways to stay ahead of manufacturing trends and technologies to unlock improvements at every level of your business. This event is essential for operational improvement, automation, growth, and retention in the manufacturing industry.

What Is the Manufacturing Excellence Summit?

The Manufacturing Excellence Summit by Encompass Solutions will be held on August 27th, 2025, at the Revolutionary Mill in Greensboro, NC 27405. The summit will be held in Gallery 1250, where industry leaders will meet to explore the latest in manufacturing.

This year’s core focus areas will cover automation, employee retention, employee engagement, employment law, and risk management. Each session during the Summit will highlight a different focus area and feature a leader who will demonstrate how these areas work together to support and strengthen today’s manufacturing operations.

This is an exclusive event for manufacturing stakeholders and decision-makers to enhance your operations, employee satisfaction, innovation leveraging, and proactive risk management.

Why This Event Matters for Manufacturers

Manufacturers benefit from steady access to new technologies, trends, and strategies that work. Proven practices and shared expertise in manufacturing often lead to meaningful improvements and performance and efficiency, which is why we’re bringing decision-makers together. The Manufacturing Excellence Summit is an important opportunity for manufacturers for three key reasons:

Insights into Key Trends

A summit reveals insights into key trends and technologies shaping the future of manufacturing. From in-house tools to standout projects using current industry practices, you’ll explore real-world improvements and learn which strategies are delivering measurable results.

Peer Learning

When every member is an expert in their own right, we open the doors to unlimited peer learning from other manufacturing decision-makers. It’s not just networking, it’s a meeting of the minds when it comes to efficiency, integration, and strategy that you can learn from your fellow attendees.

Direct Access

The summit will feature sessions with industry thought leaders and solution providers. In addition to attending talks and hands-on sessions, attendees will gain direct access with the opportunity to ask questions and explore specific applications.

What Attendees Can Expect

When you attend the summit, you can expect a high-level experience focused on how to achieve increased production performance and operational improvements for manufacturing plants. Both the featured sessions and connecting with the other attendees will provide concrete value for your manufacturing business, employees, and clients.

High-Value Sessions

The purpose of any summit is to host high-value sessions led by experienced professionals and thought leaders. Each session will focus on how manufacturing decision-makers can make a powerful impact through new techniques and technologies.

Networking Opportunities

The people you meet at the Manufacturing Excellence Summit of 2025 will all be movers and shakers in your industry. You’ll network with fellow executives, operators, and visionaries — the people shaping the future of manufacturing

Practical Tools and Resources

Every session and showcase is designed to equip attendees with practical tools and resources that they can take back to their team. You will learn about technological implementations, new management strategies, and how to optimize the resources you already have to achieve both better overall performance and a more engaging staff experience.

Who Will Be Speaking and What Topics Will Be Covered

Encompass Solutions will announce an impressive lineup of speakers soon — strategists and thought leaders ready to share real-world applications you can apply immediately. Watch this space.

Key themes that will be covered will include

  • Optimizing operational efficiency
  • Digital transformation in many forms
  • Proactive risk mitigation strategies

How to Register and What’s Included

Registration for the Manufacturing Excellence Summit 2025 is fast and easy. Simply fill out your name and information on the registration page, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Your free registration unlocks more than just entry — it includes access to insightful sessions, hands-on resources, and catered meals to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your spot.

Invite Your Network

This is an excellent event to share with your colleagues and peers. The summit represents a valuable opportunity for your executive team, manufacturing business partners, and fellow decision-makers. Invite your network to register so you can enjoy the event and benefit from the innovative sessions with industry leaders together.

Bring Your Expertise to the Manufacturing Excellence Summit 2025

The best part about a professional summit is that every attendee brings their own expert experiences to the event. Every one of our attendees adds value as a leading figure in the manufacturing industry. Bring your perspective, meet other movers and shakers, and learn about the latest technology, trends, and strategies transforming the manufacturing industry today.

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Lead the Future of Manufacturing

Join us at the Manufacturing Excellence Summit 2025 and walk away with actionable tools, connections, and a renewed vision for your facility’s future. Spots are limited — register now and secure your place among the industry’s best.

If you have any questions, contact Encompass Solutions, your hosts for the Manufacturing Excellence Summit 2025. Contact us today if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you there!


Who Should Attend:
Manufacturing executives, plant managers, operations leaders, HR professionals, finance directors, and IT decision-makers who are navigating the complexities of today’s manufacturing environment.

Why Attend:
Manufacturers today are facing labor shortages, increasing regulatory pressures, post-implementation ERP challenges, and an evolving risk landscape. Decision-makers are being asked to do more with less—while still driving growth, compliance, and innovation. The Manufacturing Excellence Summit brings together industry experts and peer leaders to tackle these challenges head-on.

What You’ll Gain:
This one-day, in-person summit offers actionable insights and strategic guidance across the most pressing areas for manufacturers today:

  • Executive Insights from Staffing Experts: Learn how to address hiring and retention headwinds.
  • Workforce Empowerment: Discover how to foster employee-led problem solving for lasting operational improvements.
  • ERP Lifecycle: Explore what’s next after go-live to protect your ERP investment.
  • Tax Compliance at Scale: Understand how to manage tax risk across jurisdictions and remain audit-ready.
  • Executive Industry Panel: Hear how peers are navigating disruption and positioning their businesses for resilience.
  • Leading at the Right Level: Refocus your leadership strategy to meet today’s organizational needs.
  • Risk Management in Modern Manufacturing: Bridge the gap between insurance coverage and true continuity planning.
  • Employment Law Hot Buttons: Stay informed on the latest legal developments impacting your workforce.

Join us for a day of high-impact learning, expert discussions, peer networking, and actionable strategies you can take back to your business. Whether you’re trying to empower your workforce, make smarter technology decisions, or mitigate risk, this event will help you lead with clarity and confidence.

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Join us at the Manufacturing Excellence Summit, an exclusive event tailored for manufacturing professionals looking to enhance operations, embrace innovation, and effectively manage risks. This summit brings together industry leaders, experts, and peers for insightful discussions, networking, and actionable strategies to help your manufacturing business thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

What to Expect: 

  • 8:10 AM – 8:45 AM: Keynote: State of Distribution and Manufacturing
    Steve Scott, Tri-State Steel, Jordan Newton, SonicAire, and John Madden, Correct Craft
  • 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM: Session 1: The Top 5 Reasons Manufacturers Look at a New ERP Solution
    Jeremy Miller, Senior Territory Manager, Encompass Solutions
  • 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Session 2: Why EDI Matters to Manufacturers
    Dave Cranshaw, Director of Professional Services, Encompass Solutions
  • 10:00 AM – 10: 30 AM: Session 3: Employees– The Overlooked Catalysts for Change
    Zack Guthrie, Owner, The Guthrie Group
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Session 4: Ghosts in the Machine: Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
    Ian Collins, Owner, Sigil Defense
  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Session 5: Hot Buttons Employment Law
    Karen McKeithen Schaede, Partner, Revolution Law Group
  • NOON – 12:30 PM: Session 6: Significant Supply Chain Risks
    Stephanie Mermis, Senior Account Executive, SourceDay
  • 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Session 7: An Insider’s Look at Sales Tax Compliance for Manufacturers
    Brigitte Merten, Strategic Alliance Manager, Avalara
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Session 8: Recruiting in Today’s Competitive Labor Market
    Gary Graham, President, and Christin Royal, Business Development Manager, Graham Personnel Solutions
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Giveaways
    Jeremy Miller, Senior Territory Manager, and Sonia Haslam, Managing Partner, Encompass Solutions
Speakers:
  • Ian Collins, Owner, Sigil Defense
  • Dave Cranshaw, Director of Professional Services, Encompass Solutions
  • Gary Graham, President & Owner, Graham Personnel Services
  • Christin Royal, Business Development Manager, Graham Personnel Services
  • Zach Guthrie, P.E., Owner, The Guthrie Group
  • Karen McKeithen Schaede, Partner, Revolution Law Group
  • Stephanie Mermis, Senior Account Executive, SourceDay
  • Brigitte Merten, Strategic Alliance Director, Avalara
  • Jeremy Miller, Senior Territory Manager, Encompass Solutions
  • Steven Scott, COO, Tri-State Steel
  • Jordan Newton, COO, SonicAire
  • John Madden, Business and Systems Integration Manager, Correct Craft

Schedule:

Date: October 9th, 2024
Location: Revolution Mill, Gallery 1250, Greensboro, NC
Time: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: FREE

Register Now!!


Join us at the Manufacturing Excellence Summit, an exclusive event tailored for manufacturing professionals looking to enhance operations, embrace innovation, and effectively manage risks. This summit brings together industry leaders, experts, and peers for insightful discussions, networking, and actionable strategies to help your manufacturing business thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

What to Expect: 

  • 8:10 AM – 8:45 AM: Keynote: State of Distribution and Manufacturing
    Steve Scott, Tri-State Steel, Jordan Newton, SonicAire, and John Madden, Correct Craft
  • 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM: Session 1: The Top 5 Reasons Manufacturers Look at a New ERP Solution
    Jeremy Miller, Senior Territory Manager, Encompass Solutions
  • 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Session 2: Why EDI Matters to Manufacturers
    Dave Cranshaw, Director of Professional Services, Encompass Solutions
  • 10:00 AM – 10: 30 AM: Session 3: Employees– The Overlooked Catalysts for Change
    Zack Guthrie, Owner, The Guthrie Group
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Session 4: Ghosts in the Machine: Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
    Ian Collins, Owner, Sigil Defense
  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Session 5: Hot Buttons Employment Law
    Karen McKeithen Schaede, Partner, Revolution Law Group
  • NOON – 12:30 PM: Session 6: Significant Supply Chain Risks
    Stephanie Mermis, Senior Account Executive, SourceDay
  • 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Session 7: An Insider’s Look at Sales Tax Compliance for Manufacturers
    Brigitte Merten, Strategic Alliance Manager, Avalara
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Session 8: Recruiting in Today’s Competitive Labor Market
    Gary Graham, President, and Christin Royal, Business Development Manager, Graham Personnel Solutions
  • 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Giveaways
    Jeremy Miller, Senior Territory Manager, and Sonia Haslam, Managing Partner, Encompass Solutions
Speakers:
  • Ian Collins, Owner, Sigil Defense
  • Dave Cranshaw, Director of Professional Services, Encompass Solutions
  • Gary Graham, President & Owner, Graham Personnel Services
  • Christin Royal, Business Development Manager, Graham Personnel Services
  • Zach Guthrie, P.E., Owner, The Guthrie Group
  • Karen McKeithen Schaede, Partner, Revolution Law Group
  • Stephanie Mermis, Senior Account Executive, SourceDay
  • Brigitte Merten, Strategic Alliance Director, Avalara
  • Jeremy Miller, Senior Territory Manager, Encompass Solutions
  • Steven Scott, COO, Tri-State Steel
  • Jordan Newton, COO, SonicAire
  • John Madden, Business and Systems Integration Manager, Correct Craft

Schedule:

Date: October 9th, 2024
Location: Revolution Mill, Gallery 1250, Greensboro, NC
Time: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: FREE

Register Now!!