PORTLAND, Oregon, November 14, 2024 – SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an internationally ranked architecture and engineering firm, is excited to announce that Catherine Myers, PE, President, will present a keynote address at the inaugural New Capacity Excellence Summit. This event will take place during this year’s Automation Fair from November 18-21, 2024, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
Myers, who currently serves as the Chair of the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) for which SSOE has been a corporate partner for nearly a decade, will deliver the main keynote on day one of the event on Monday, November 18 at 12:10 a.m. (PST). Her presentation, titled “New Capacity Excellence” will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with new capacity expansion and the value of creating a pilot area for continuous improvement on a project. Whether attendees are embarking on a brand-new facility or upgrading an existing one, Myers will discuss how assembling the right team, utilizing innovative processes with a robust technology foundation, and considering a portfolio focus can achieve the efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability to propel an organization into the future.
Myers commented, “I’m honored to present the keynote at the New Capacity Excellence Summit during this year’s Automation Fair. At SSOE, we’ve focused our efforts on best practices for navigating new capacity expansions, so I see this as a prime opportunity to help move the industry forward. By collaborating with our partners and leveraging Lean processes, we can create more resilient and sustainable facilities for the future. I look forward to connecting with attendees, sharing insights, and exchanging ideas that will drive our markets and projects to elevated results.”
Advancing Lean Strategies & Breaking Barriers
Myers joined SSOE in July 2017 as the Strategic Business Unit Manager for Advanced Technology. She was the first woman elected Chair of SSOE’s Board of Directors in December 2020 and the first woman named President of the firm, responsible for leading the firm’s global engineering operations. Under Myers’ executive sponsorship, she led SSOE’s Lean Operating Strategy initiative into becoming a successful Lean Community of Practice.
Myers’ involvement with LCI and the LCI Board of Directors has reinforced SSOE’s efforts to continue to advance Lean thinking within the AEC industry and the firm to create value and drive efficiency. She is a graduate of the University of Portland and holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. In 2023, she was listed among Forbes’ annual 50 Over 50 in the Innovation category, recognized alongside other remarkable women making strides in the world of STEM.
About the New Capacity Excellence Summit
The New Capacity Excellence Summit brings together business leaders across industries to discover how to simplify the complex challenges of establishing a new or expanded manufacturing facility. Attendees will learn how to tap into the expertise and proven processes for bringing new facilities to life on time and on budget to ensure they are better equipped to incorporate future waves of innovations and accelerate time-to-market. Additionally, attendees will walk away with insight and inspiration from Rockwell Automation leaders and industry experts who will share their experiences building factories of the future across a range of industries.
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