How STARTEAM Factory Increased Utilization by 14% without Investing in New Equipment
What if your fastest capacity gain isn't a new machine, but a new way of running the machines you already have?
In this talk, STARTEAM shares how they increased utilization by up to 14% without additional equipment by tackling the "invisible factory problem": detailed scheduling across people, machines, materials, and tooling, especially at bottlenecks like drilling. They will walk through the practical building blocks (ERP, MES, quality process optimization) and how AI-driven planning, implemented together with their partner PAILOT, turned constant firefighting into stable, predictable execution.
The biggest surprise: the hardest part wasn't the software - it was the mindset shift. They will share the lessons learned from rolling out PAILOT's solution on the shopfloor, including radical transparency, KPI realignment from pure output to on-time delivery, and why plan adherence became the real performance lever.
Language
English
Registration & Cancellation Policy
- There are limited seats for this event. The registration is based on "first-paid, first-served" principle.
- The e-invoice will be sent to you within 7 days after the event.
- Refunds will be given for cancellations received before 24 hours. No refunds will be granted if the cancellation is received within 24 hours before the event.
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How STARTEAM Factory Increased Utilization by 14% without Investing in New Equipment
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Dress Code
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Speakers
Daniel Jacob (Owner & CEO, STARTEAM) is a Germany-born, Hong Kong–based leader with more than 20 years of global experience in the PCB industry. As an entrepreneur at heart, he focuses on turning challenges into opportunities and building pragmatic pathways to execution. He is also a strong connector between cultures, aligning international stakeholders to deliver outcomes.
Rico Knapper (Chief Digitalization Officer at Starteam and Founder of PAILOT GmbH) is a Germany-based digital leader with 15+ years of experience delivering impactful digital solutions that drive business growth and customer value. He is the founder of AI companies anacision and PAILOT, where he serves as Managing Director, translating data and AI into measurable industrial value.
Host Company
Rosti Suzhou established on Feb.16th, 2001 with business focusing on Precision Moulding Solution, Integrated Manufacturing Solution and Medical Solutions. With 25 years of working with Asia and China customers, also by strong Technovation Capabilities, Rosti Suzhou helps customer develop and launch products into global market successfully.
罗 斯 蒂 精 密 制 造 ( 苏 州 ) 有 限 公 司 成 立于 2001 年 02 月 16 日。 公司业务范围包含精密注塑，合同制造和医疗解决方案。
Rosti Group have 13 manufacturing sites globally with headquarter in Malmo, Sweden, Three innovation centers in China, Poland and US. There are Three factories in Asia, located in Suzhou, China, Senai, Malaysia and Chennai, India.
罗斯蒂集团在全球设有13家制造工厂, 总部位于瑞典马尔默, 拥有三个研发中心位于中国，波兰和美国。在亚洲共有三家工厂, 分别位于中国苏州，马来西亚柔佛州和印度金奈。
Address: No. 1 Huazheng Street, Suzhou Industrial Park
地址：苏州工业园区华政街1号
TEL 电话: +86(0)512-62952000
Official Website 官网: https://www.rosti.com
Rosti Integrated Manufacturing Solutions(Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
罗斯蒂精密制造（苏州）有限公司
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