MESA International Awards recognize 4 outstanding contributors.
Press Release Summary:
Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International announced Darren Riley (Apriso), Mike James (ATS), John Southcott (Brock Solutions) and David Frede (GE Intelligent Platforms) as winners of its 2014 Outstanding Contribution to MESA awards. According to MESA International president Mike Yost, "These four volunteers exemplify what it takes to move a community forward for the benefit of all" and commended their time and expertise.
Original Press Release:
MESA International Recognizes Four Outstanding Contributors
Volunteers' efforts show the personal commitment that drives 22-year old association
CHANDLER, ARIZ. - The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International recently announced four winners of its 2014 'Outstanding Contribution to MESA' awards. The annual award was established several years ago to recognize the effort and dedication of individuals whose personal contributions have greatly benefited the entire association. 2014's recipients are:
DARREN RILEY, Apriso - division of Dassault DELMIA. Recognized for his ongoing leadership of the ROI & Justification for MES/MOM Working Group and the 2014 release of the group's Guidebook.
MIKE JAMES, ATS. Recognized for his personal commitment to the MESA Global Education Program (GEP).
JOHN SOUTHCOTT, Brock Solutions. Recognized for his personal commitment and strong leadership during his tenure as International Board Chairman.
DAVID FREDE, GE Intelligent Platforms. Recognized for his leadership and commitment during his time as MESA Treasurer.
MESA International is working to establish a global baseline of knowledge about the role and business value of Information Technologies in production operations that will help everyone - manufacturers, producers, and solution providers alike. President of MESA International, Mike Yost, comments on the role of MESA's members, "MESA is a global community of industry professionals, and our members 'win' when members contribute. These four volunteers exemplify what it takes to move a community forward for the benefit of all. We wouldn't have the valuable content, networks and educational tools we have today without passionate professionals, like these gentlemen, who volunteer their time and expertise."
About MESA International
MESA International (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) is a global not-for-profit industry association dedicated to improving outcomes for businesses and their people through the use of manufacturing information.
MESA is comprised of manufacturers, producers, solution providers, and industry thought leaders collaborating to formulate practical strategies to turn plant-floor data into valuable knowledge for enterprise success.
We help educate manufacturers by:
Collecting, sharing, and publishing best practices to help drive greater productivity and the overall profitability of the manufacturing enterprise. Over 800 webcasts, guidebooks, whitepapers, studies, and surveys are available for download in our Resource Library.
Offering IACET-accredited MESA Global Education Program (GEP) courses and certificates. These courses are available online or onsite, and students can earn CEUs.
Facilitating collaboration among members in over 40 countries who connect, contribute, cultivate understanding, and exchange strategies to drive business results through real-time enterprise and Plant to Enterprise (P2E) integration.
Creating partnerships with other industry associations and experts like the World Batch Forum (WBF). Our 2012 merger broadens our knowledge of ISA-95 related standards like B2MML, and ISA-88 related standards like BatchML.
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