Webinar: 5-10% Material Savings, Increased Productivity and Faster Time to Market
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In this Webinar, Avner Ben-Bassat, President of Plataine Inc., will discuss these challenges and how to address them using software technology. Click here to read the summary of Integrated & Dynamic Optimization Presentation
Cliff Thorn, VP of Upholstery Manufacturing at Ethan Allen, will follow with a case study discussing their successful implementation of an optimization software solution for their fabric cutting operation in Maiden, NC. Click here to read a summary of Case Study and Q&A Session Fill out the form below and Listen to the full recording of this online seminar. |
WHO ATTENDED?
Executives, manufacturing and engineering professionals from Upholstery Manufacturers.
PANELISTS
Avner Ben-Bassat, President, Plataine Avner Ben-Bassat is the President of Plataine Inc., the global leader in production optimization software solutions for the furniture industry. Plataine’s solutions have been deployed to hundreds of manufacturers over the past 17 years, enabling them to be more competitive by increasing material utilization, improving productivity, and shortening manufacturing cycles. Avner holds an MBA (with distinction) from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in North Carolina, and a B.Sc. (Magna Cum Laude) in Mathematics and Computer Sciences from Tel Aviv University.
Cliff Thorn, Vice President of Upholstery Manufacturing, Ethan Allen Cliff Thorn has been with Ethan Allen's Upholstery Division for the past 34 years. He has served in several positions, including Plant Manager and Regional Manager, leading up to his current role which he has held for the past 15 years. Mr. Thorn's main focus is implementing lean manufacturing at Ethan Allen's upholstery plants, located in Maiden N.C. and Silao Mexico, with an emphasis on automation to improve raw material yields and factory floor efficiency. The division employs approximately 1,200 people, manufacturing highly customized made-to-order upholstery. Ethan Allen’s goal is to deliver customized upholstery to its customers within 4-5 weeks, offering thousands of fabrics, trims, finishes, and cushion options to its customers.
MODERATOR, David Purvis
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