Equipment World Digital Magazine
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October 2016 | EquipmentWorld.com 72 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Organizational Agility and Adjusting to Change Speaker: Deborah Morrison, LaMarsh Global A lack of predictability has become commonplace in the business landscape, and an organization's ability to adapt in this complex environment creates competitive advan- tage. This presentation will address the role of change management and scenario planning, and how to reduce employee resistance to leaving comfort zones in order to better adapt to changes. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Solutions for Finding Skilled Labor Speakers: Dave Bakkeby, Orion International; Robert Henderson, AED; Jerry Randecker, Jordan-Sitter Associates; Terry Marohl, North Dakota State College of Science The availability of skilled labor, or lack thereof, can directly impact your bottom line. How you fill that gap, and the resources that you use to fill it, are critical to your business. This presentation will highlight different labor resources that are available to you, from staffing agencies, to military recruitment, to tech schools and trade associations. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Machine Control Technology in Paving and Milling Speaker: Scott Langevin, Topcon Machine control technology for asphalt paving screeds and mill drums come in a variety of formats, but the appropriate solution depends entirely on the needs of the contractor and the specifications of the project. Two dimensional (2D) control systems incorporate grade and slope using angle sensors, sonic sensors and lasers. Three dimensional (3D) machine control solutions use Global Positioning Systems or Total Stations, and offer the highest possible accuracy. This session will address the differences between these two techniques and the technologies behind them, as well as the increased productivity benefits and limitations of each. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Making the Case for Equipment Refurbishment Speakers: Jon Anderson, USM Restoration; Chad Cochrane, USM Restoration; Andrew Pisani CESP, USM Restoration Refurbishing your equipment can not only extend its useful life, but using specific guidelines, you can also use refurbishing to recapital- ize your equipment and improve its safety and reliability. This session will detail some of the pitfalls of improper refurbishment, and provide attendees with guidance on how to avoid these difficulties. Participants will also learn how to define the scope of work in order to attain the greatest value from refurbishment. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Extracting Big Results from Big Data, 3D Im- aging, & the Internet of Things: Heavy ROI for Heavy Equipment Speakers: Len Auer, ZTR Control Systems; David Boardman, CEO of Stockpile Reports; Brent Horne, ZTR Control Systems New technologies and big data are the new norm, but they are changing steadfast processes in mining, construction, paper and governmental transportation departments worldwide. This presenta- tion incorporates real world case studies using 3D data and massive image sets to illustrate how construction and aggregate companies are maintaining remote physical inventories to gain a competitive edge. It will also cover practical ways to identify areas that prom- ise the greatest ROI. Several different approaches to maintaining insightful analytics will be reviewed, as will the common challenges associated with driving process improvements and the keys to mak- ing your company's process improvements a success. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Gaining Control: Productivity and Achievement Tools for the Ultra-Busy Speaker: Ron Black, The Mentor Group Managing multiple priorities and projects, combined with long hours, are common issues among today's top achievers. This presentation details a novel control-point system that blends the art and science of productivity and wellness with the latest re- search on multi-tasking, sleep, and other variables to reduce stress, create balance, boost results on the job, and increase job satisfac- tion. You will learn to get control of their workload, get more done, and get home with more energy to live. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Diesel Fuel Cleanliness & Tier 4 Requirements: Why Bulk Fuel Filtration is Needed in Today's Diesel Engines Speakers: Leigh Dennis, Carolina Sunrock; Scott Grossbauer, Donaldson Company; Vern Hoppes, John Deere (not pictured) Anybody managing and maintaining a diesel powered fleet needs ConExpo - Con/Agg Preview | continued