Media Advisory - Salon sur les meilleures pratiques d'affaires 2017

Presentation of the first-ever cyber-physical factory in Canada and many continuous improvement and innovation projects

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 13, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - The Mouvement québécois de la qualité invites you to the Salon sur les meilleures pratiques d'affaires 2017, an event dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation. More than 3,000 business leaders, experts and quality enthusiasts will participate in this special edition marking the 25th anniversary of the Fair, organized in collaboration with the Government of Québec, especially the Ministère de l'Économie, de la Science et de l'Innovation.

At this event, participants will learn about the first cyber-physical factory in Canada, a true factory-school of the future that integrates new production technologies and connected systems. Companies that have already begun a 4.0 shift as well as experts will be on hand to share the best practices surrounding this next industrial revolution.

In addition, around 40 companies will present cutting-edge projects that have allowed them to boost their performance and productivity.

WHEN:	Thursday, November 16, 2017
WHAT:	8 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Salon sur les meilleures pratiques d'affaires
	10:30 a.m.	Leaders Forum - Innovative business models that drive growth!
		On stage, four inspiring business leaders:
		Jean Bédard, President and CEO, Sportscene Group
		Stéphane Glorieux, President of Keurig Canada
		Philippe Morin, President and CEO, EXFO
		Éric Wazana, President and Founder, Yoga Jeans, Beauce Jeans and Second Clothing
	Noon	Awards ceremony for Grands Prix québécois de la qualité by the Government of Québec
	3:30 p.m.	International conference: 100% responsibilities – 0% excuses
		Presented by Dr. John Izzo, speaker and author of six best-sellers
WHERE:		Palais des congrès de Montréal
		1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
		Room 517

This event offers several opportunities for interviews and filming throughout the day. To see the full program, please visit the website of the Mouvement québécois de la qualité: https://www.salonmpa.com.

About the Mouvement québécois de la qualité
The Mouvement québécois de la qualité is an association dedicated to improving performance that brings together 600 companies from all economic sectors. For Québec organizations, the Mouvement québécois de la qualité is both the biggest source of information and the largest group of organizations on best management practices.

SOURCE Mouvement québécois de la qualité

Information: Nancy German, Primacom, [email protected], 514 924-4445; Diane Jeannotte, [email protected], 514 772-8019