Webinar: Rethinking Shop Floor Execution With Factory Orchestration by Gardner Business Media, Inc. Webinars

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Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 2:00 p.m.

Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)

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Manufacturers have invested heavily in ERP systems, machine connectivity and data collection, yet many shop floors still struggle with wasted time, inconsistent processes and limited operational visibility. As AI accelerates the industry’s ability to turn operational data into actionable insights, a new category of manufacturing technology — factory orchestration — is emerging to coordinate the people, machines, processes and information that drive production every day.

In this webinar, Harmoni co-founder David Caputo will introduce the concept of factory orchestration, explain why it represents the next evolution of manufacturing operations, and discuss how manufacturers are creating a stronger foundation for AI by standardizing and orchestrating shop floor execution. He’ll be joined by Jeff McKay, vice president of WessDel, who will share firsthand how adopting factory orchestration transformed operations within his organization, improved productivity and execution, and positioned the business to take advantage of the next generation of AI-powered manufacturing capabilities.

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Agenda
- What factory orchestration is — and why it’s emerged as a new category of manufacturing technology
- Where traditional manufacturing systems leave operational gaps on the shop floor
- How factory orchestration improves productivity, process execution and visibility while creating the trusted operational data that powers advanced AI
- WessDel’s experience implementing factory orchestration, including how it improved operations and enabled AI-driven insights
- Practical lessons for manufacturers evaluating the next generation of shop floor technology, including how to leverage AI
Duration

1 hour
Price

Free
Language

English
OPEN TO

Everyone
Dial-in available
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Not available.

FEATURED PRESENTERS

David Caputo

Co-Founder

David Caputo is the Co-Founder of Harmoni, a factory orchestration platform that unifies people, machines, and processes to improve productivity on the shop floor. David is also the Founder of RVE Partners, a New York–based private equity firm...

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Jeff McKay

Vice President

Jeff McKay is Vice President at WessDel, a precision manufacturer of mission-critical components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry. With more than 40 years of manufacturing leadership experience, Jeff has built and led...

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