Our New ONE SME

1. Our New ONE SME Presented by: YOUR NAME HERE YOUR COMPANY AND/OR SME AFFILIATION Where Manufacturing Comes Together for You!

2. THE BIG MOTIVATORSFOR BEING INVOLVED IN A PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY To Learn To Contribute ...Together

3. GLOBAL CHALLENGESWE ALL FACE • Maximizing productivity and minimizing cost through lean manufacturing and other process improvement methodologies. • Learning about leading-edge technology and advances in manufacturing tools, processes, and other core areas of manufacturing. • Understanding global markets and growth opportunities. • Sharing knowledge on emerging technologies with counterparts from around the world. ...facing the challenges together

4. SME LEADERSHIP SME has introduced major professional innovations to help members put the pieces in place for… • Growing professionally • Networking • Making a difference

5. SME Member Council Steers member engagement support SME INNOVATIONS INMEMBER ENGAGEMENT • Member Engagement Initiative (MEI) • Engaging members where they are • Providing a leaner more flexible network • Supporting members who make things happen in their local communities. • Professional networking • Programs Members Senior and Student Chapters Your Local Professional Communities Membership Consultant Teams Focused on Professional Members Focused on Student Members Special Purpose

6. WORLD CLASS TECHNICAL EXCHANGES Members • Technical Community Network (TCN) • Providing outlets for member creativity: • Conferences • Publications • Virtual forums • … and connections to experts with up-to-date, reliable information. Products and Events Technical Working Groups Your international professional communities Technical Communities Steering programs in broad technical and professional practice areas Manufacturing Enterprise Council Steers program strategy & support

7. WITH COMMITMENT FROM THE TOP Fostering member engagementwith local and national professional communities. Leading the development oftechnical communities, productsand events.

8. WHO “BELONGS” IN SME • Manufacturing practitioners • Industry experts • Academics • Students • Entrepreneurs All working to support the manufacturing community with vital services.

9. SUCH MEMBERS CAN . . . Attend local national, and international programs, like the SME Summit, to exchange valuable industry insights Participate in Professional Development Conferences to improve leadership, business & communication skills. Develop leadership skills through the chapters and the technical communities. Support the SME Education Foundation Contribute ideas and content through SME’s Technical Community Network.

10. MAKING CONNECTIONS . . . Locally… ...Globally

11. PARTICIPATION IN TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES OFFERS • Teamwork • Conference calls for building new programs • On-line discussion groups • Events • Webinars – Town Hall meetings • Technical forums and conferences • Publications • Tech papers, Community News, e-newsletters • Magazines, books, videotapes … • Certification program development

12. TECHNICAL COMMUNITIESSME MEMBERS HAVE CREATED Over 600 members engaged in 60+ groups within 7 manufacturing disciplines • New ones are being added. • What needs to be created for your enterprise?

13. WHAT IS A TECH GROUP? • A working committee within a technical community. • They drive their own technical agenda. • They learn and work together to further knowledge and resources within their discipline. • Staff support is provided.

14. EXAMPLES OF TECH GROUPS • Lean Tool & Die • Electronics Manufacturing • Machine Vision • Composites Manufacturing • Material Handling and Packaging • Robotics • Human Side of Lean • MEMS/Nano Applications • Supply Chain Management • Product Design and Automation • Stamping & Dies

15. PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES OFFERS • Programs • Technical presentations and seminars • Plant tours • Focused learning • Certification support events • Special interest discussion groups • Networking and “social” occasions • Community service projects • Educational programs and projects with local schools • Contact your local chapter to find out more.

16. HOW DO I GET INVOLVED IN TECHNICAL COMMUNITIES? • Community membership is FREE with SME membership. • Join as many Communities and their related Tech Groups as you like. • Visit www.sme.org/join or www.sme.org/recordupdate for more information.

17. SME’s initiatives are coming together for added benefits • Local and globalTechnology advancement and member engagement

18. SME’s COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM WORKING TOGETHER • Local leaders can • Tap expertise in TCN for speakers and program materials. • Help host national conferences in their area. • Create local special interest groups with ties to international technical working groups. • Spur new contributors to TCN.

19. ONE SME EXAMPLES • SME members made the new SME Summit! Hearing the latest in automotive technologyfrom Frank Davis, Fordvehicles program director. Todd Johnson, member andsummit speaker. Todd Grimm, SME memberand author of Users’ Guideto Rapid Prototyping.

20. ONE SME EXAMPLES 2004 Automation & Assembly Summit Ft. Worth, TX • Members from the Automated Manufacturing & Assembly Community and SME Senior and Student Chapters from Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, work together to create this Community flagship event. • "Thank you for providing a great program and for letting me help!“ - John Kitchens, CMfgT, Byford Machine Tools

21. GUIDESTo Finding Information and How to Get Involved • Members helping members • Chapter leaders • Membership Consultants • TCN Community and Group Leaders • Expert staff • Sandra Marshall – TCN • Margaret Satoh – MEI • Contact the Resource Center at 800-733-4763 • Email: techcommunities@sme.orgor service@sme.org • Web: www.sme.org/mei or www.sme.org/tcn or www.sme.org/volunteer

22. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO SME? • Scope • Networking • Leadership Development • Share knowledge • Professional recognition Where Manufacturing Comes Together for You!

23. This is Your SME.Get Involved! Questions?