Preview

The goal of the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference is to help rubber and plastics companies improve their operations and tactics in order to impact bottom line profits. The conference is anchored with best practices and leading benchmark presentations derived from the industry’s best-known sources of statistical information. Known as the absolute best benchmarks in the industry, these presentations identify and correlate profitability to operational behaviors, market choices and more.

The ability to quickly adjust to marketplace conditions and continually improve operational efficiencies is a must in manufacturing. The core of this year’s Benchmarking and Best Practices conference will address leadership, operational best practices, the latest financial benchmarks, sales and marketing and the impact of employees on the bottom line. With over 500 rubber and plastics professionals expected to meet in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 5-7, the Conference staff has created a schedule packed full of best practices, leading-edge benchmarks, expert presentations and the best networking opportunities in the industry.

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT! | Early Bird pricing ends August 19! Buy tickets and learn more at www.arpminc.com/conference.

HOTEL

This year’s event will take place at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott 350 W. Maryland • Indianapolis, IN 46225

A room block has been secured for the event. Book at www.arpminc.com/conference.

AGENDA

Please note, this agenda is still a work in progress. The Conference Committee wanted to share the general timeline of the event to assist attendees with travel arrangements. All times are EDT.

Wednesday, October 5

1:00 PM Young Professionals Pre-Con 1:00 PM MBS Advisors Pre-Con 1:00 PM DelmiaWorks User Group Pre-Con 1:00 PM Harbour Results Power BI Pre-Con 1:00 PM Sponsors/Exhibitors Move In 4:30 PM Sponsors Meeting 5:30 PM Industry Welcome Reception (adjourns at 7 PM)

Thursday, October 6

7:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Conference Welcome and Keynote Troy Nix 8:20 AM Keynote Jason Hewlett 9:30 AM Networking Break amongst the Sponsors 10:00 AM BC LABS 11:50 AM Lunch and Learn with Keynote Jason Hewlett Or Networking Lunch 1:00 PM BC Labs 2:30 PM Networking Break amongst the Sponsors 3:30 PM Keynote Paul Krismer 4:30 PM Member Meeting 5:00 PM Members’ Choice Reception (adjourns at 7:30 PM)

Friday, October 7

7:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM Peer to Peer Networking 9:00 AM Innovation Awards Ceremony 9:30 AM Networking Break amongst the Sponsors 10:00 AM BC Labs 11:00 AM Keynote Ricky Kalmon 12:00 PM What’s Next? 12:15 PM Conference Adjourned

Troy Nix, executive director, ARPM

Troy Nix serves as the Master of Ceremonies for the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. Known for his spirit, enthusiasm and belief in American manufacturing, Nix will deliver an opening address that will focus on lessons in leadership and the importance of becoming more in tune with one’s inner self. Professionals over the last decade who have heard Nix deliver his opening address know that the first 30 minutes of the conference will spark emotion in each attendee’s inner core. This year’s message will focus on tapping into that internal fuel source to inspire, motivate and overcome obstacles encountered every day. Nix’s tag line – “America Is What America Makes” – is an essential ideal that motivates those attending the conference to strive for excellence.

Jason Hewlett, public speaker

Having delivered thousands of presentations over two decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership in a performance of uncanny musical and comedy impressions, utilizing the legends of the stage. A recent, and one of the youngest inductees in the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame, his talks inspire leadership from the perspective of a Promise, while giving attendees an engaging, entertaining and educational experience all in one. Hewlett has presented over 2,000 times for Fortune 500 companies and clients such as American Express, Delta Airlines, the Salt Lake Olympics, Experian, NuSkin, Younique, Coca - Cola and Wells Fargo.

Paul Krismer, author

Paul Krismer is a noted public speaker and trainer. He is the best-selling author of Whole Person Happiness: How to be Well in Body, Mind and Spirit. Krismer has a proven track record as an inspirational leader. For 20 years, he has served in senior management roles — overseeing hundreds of employees, multi-million-dollar projects and cheerfully growing future leaders. As a Certified executive coach, he is appreciated for his kindhearted, yet relentless pursuit of the client’s best life. Helping individuals and entire organizations reach greater success is his trademark promise.

Ricky Kalmon, author

Ricky Kalmon is a mindset expert, motivational speaker and author of the book Leverage Your Mindset – Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Amplify Your Life. He is also the creator and developer of the growth mindset and meditation app titled “RICKY KALMON” that gives users access to his mindset coaching programs in the palm of their hands. As an international speaker and consultant, Kalmon is a visionary architect in personal growth and igniting potential. Kalmon’s mindset message and techniques will change the way you live, work and think. Kalmon works with Fortune 500 companies, sales teams, leaders, executives and sports teams, teaching them how to reinforce their thoughts and beliefs to enhance their results. By creating awareness of your thoughts, Kalmon reveals how to enhance your mindset to eliminate doubt and ignite your positive intentions.

The BC LABS are comprised of a series of parallel presentation sessions or learning tracks suggested for each functional area below. Each BC LAB is designed to equip attendees with indispensable insights, advice and tools to achieve the mission-critical priorities of today and build the successful organizations of tomorrow.

BC LABS

Below are the learning tracks for the 2022 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference LABS: • Executive Stakeholders/Owners • Leadership • Senior Leaders (Presidents/VPs) • Human Resources/Safety • Sales & Marketing • Operations/Engineering • CFOs/Finance/IT

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