Working Smarter, Not Harder: Tools & Strategies to Simplify Your Operations

Schedule

Tue Apr 14 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Southern Georgia Regional Commission | Valdosta, GA

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Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series* Location: Southern Georgia Regional Commission in Valdosta, GA. Lunch is included in the price.
About this Event

Working Smarter, Not Harder: Tools and Strategies to Simplify Your Day-to-Day Operations

Want to know how AI could actually make your workday easier? Join us for a practical, jargon-free look at AI tools, costs, and strategies designed to help you streamline operations, boost productivity, and start building an AI roadmap tailored to your team’s needs.

Join us for a lunch-n-learn to:

  • Learn how to create an AI strategy that’s best for your operations, supported by a change management plan that ensures successful adoption across your team.
  • Discover what AI really is - and what it’s not - along with the common tools being used across the industry today.
  • Learn how to plan for the costs of using AI, from tool subscriptions to identifying cost-saving opportunities through automation and increased efficiency.



Speaker:

Brad Wood, GaMEP Project Manager, Operational Excellence

Brad helps clients achieve their goals through strategic lean implementation, transformation projects, and process improvement. Brad’s broad range of experience allows him to work effectively with many different industries and processes, from production and distribution to back end administrative functions and non-traditional operations.

He holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University. He also has a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Georgia Tech.

*This lunch and learn educational series will deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business.

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Where is it happening?

Southern Georgia Regional Commission, 1937 Carlton Adams Drive, Valdosta, United States

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Tickets

USD 25.00

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