When the Factory Impedes Growth – with DAIR

Is your industrial strategy as strong as your business strategy?

Using real-world examples, discover the operational strategies other companies have implemented to overcome their barriers to growth.
A light lunch will be served.

Is this a reality for your company?

You’re entering new markets that require different products, capabilities, and production methods.
Your sales are rising, but your margins are shrinking.
Your factory is struggling to keep up with demand.
Your industry is changing, and your factory needs to evolve with it.
You’re losing sales due to long lead times.
Your factory lacks efficiency and flexibility.

When growth accelerates but operations struggle to keep up, how do you:

Increase capacity.
Optimize floor space.
Improve work methods.
Plan for structural investments… while reducing risks.

What you'll learn at the event:

When the factory slows down growth: where to start to regain control?
How to recognize when your current setup has reached its limits ?
How to plan the transition to your factory’s next stage of growth ?
How to align your industrial strategy with your growth objectives ?
Practical strategies to increase capacity and efficiency, and keep operations profitable as you scale.
Common mistakes to avoid, and best practices observed in the field.

December

2026

Bombardier Centre for Aerospace and Aviation | Downsview Park, Toronto

Check-in and breakfast: 9:00 a.m.
Conference begins: 9:45 a.m.
End of conference and networking: 11:00 a.m.

Benoit Chouinard
Engineer and President of Progima, Benoit Chouinard has more than 20 years of experience helping manufacturing companies across Ontario and Quebec improve operational performance. A specialist in continuous improvement, he supports business leaders in implementing daily management systems and operational efficiency initiatives. Under his leadership, Progima has become one of Canada's leading industrial engineering consulting firms.

Felipe Conti
Mechanical Engineer and Senior Consultant at Progima, Felipe Conti brings over 20 years of experience in manufacturing environments. His expertise includes continuous improvement, project management, facility layout design, and production process optimization.