Carl Wiberg

Global Continuous Improvement Manager
Nouryon

Carl Wiberg is the Global Continuous Improvement leader at AkzoNobel Pulp and Performance Chemicals. He and his team works closely with functional groups across the value chain, focusing on end-to-end Supply Chain and Manufacturing, as well as Technology/R&D and other central functions. His team is constantly pushing the envelope on traditional CI methodologies and pursuing break-through ways of transforming the business. Exploring how to leverage standardized processes, lean thinking and data-driven analysis and decision-making while merging these with a future-oriented perspective, agile approaches and new tools of Industry 4.0.

Carl’s previous experience includes work in the renewable energy sector, with a multitude of assignments spanning operations-, supply chain- and commercial roles in North America and Europe. He is an avid proponent of sustainable practices and is always eager to pursue efforts reducing environmental impacts, whether in his personal life or professionally. He enjoys any kind of outdoor activity where skiing and running holds special places in his heart.

Tuesday: Main Conference Day 1

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

11:15 AM IDG H: Explore different approaches to develop CI capabilities across the company

· Developing a roadmap from OPEX strategy to execution

· What are the capability plans for the OPEX roadmap

· Different ways to engage top leadership, mid management and front line/shop floor employees

Thursday: Post-Conference Deep Dive Focus Day

Thursday, January 24th, 2019

11:30 AM Leading the change: merging a rigid CI methodology with constantly evolving business dynamics

The traditional approach to CI and Lean Six Sigma is centered on rigid structures and standards. The business requirements today are challenging this approach with a greater need for speed, flexibility and adaptability.

· How can we incorporate new ideas and approaches while maintaining the benefits from standards and structures?

· What can this transformation look like, how can it be accomplished?

· How does it affect the way we run improvement projects and manage project scope?

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Carl.

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