CAP 2035: Operational Excellence as a Catalyst for Manufacturing Competitiveness

On September 30, 2026 Together with AIEQ, Talan and Impératif Productivité, we're addressing the challenges faced by COOs and Plant Managers in the electrical industry.

Join us for an exclusive in-person event bringing together a select group of industry leaders CEOs, Presidents, COOs, Vice Presidents of Operations, and Plant Directors who are responsible for delivering operational results. Assess whether your operating model is truly built to scale and discover how operational excellence can become a lasting competitive advantage.

The Methodology

C.O.R.E. is an interactive workshop designed to answer one key question:

Is your organization truly structured to perform at the pace of tomorrow's challenges?

During this 90-minute session, you will:

• Assess your organization's maturity across Talan's 12 pillars of Operational Excellence
• Identify your blind spots
• Leave with a clear understanding of your operational priorities

A Practical, Field-Tested Approach

This methodology is built on:

• Experience supporting more than 200 companies in their operational excellence journey
• Over 25 years of operational expertise
• Experts with real industrial backgrounds who understand your day-to-day realities
• A practical framework developed specifically for the Québec manufacturing environment

The 12 Drivers of Sustainable Operational Performance

Our framework covers the critical dimensions that determine an industrial organization's long-term ability to perform:

• Process & Flow Management
• Strategic Vision
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement Culture
• Performance Management System
• Health, Safety, Environment & Ergonomics
• Quality & Customer Satisfaction
• Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
• Change Management
• 5S & Visual Management
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Standardization
• Demand Planning

Agenda

September 30

2:30 p.m. – Registration & Welcome
Arrival of participants, coffee, and introduction to the workshop.

3:00 p.m. – C.O.R.E. Workshop
Romain Condaminas, Director, Advisory Services – Strategy & Operations, Talan, will introduce the C.O.R.E. framework and its 12 pillars: how they were developed, what high-performing organizations do differently, and why most improvement initiatives fail to sustain results over time.

Drawing on 15 years of hands-on experience, Romain will share practical insights with minimal theory. 

4:00 p.m. – Peer Discussion
Facilitated discussion led by Romain on key observations, challenges, and best practices emerging from the group.

4:30 p.m. – Networking Cocktail (4 to 6)

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed exclusively for leaders in the electrical industry.

COO, VP Operations
You are responsible for the overall performance of your operations and must balance growth, productivity, quality, and profitability. You want to ensure that your current initiatives are built on solid foundations and identify the levers that will have the greatest impact on long-term performance.

Plant Manager, Operations Director, Production Director
You are at the heart of day-to-day execution and play a key role in transforming your organization. You want to better understand the factors that sustainably influence operational performance and gain a structured framework to guide your improvement priorities.

CEO, President
You have an overarching view of the organization and must ensure that the company is prepared to support its growth objectives, customer commitments, and future investments. You want to gain a structured perspective on your organization’s operational maturity and understand the conditions required to achieve sustainable performance.

Limited Seating – Private Invitation-Only Event

Date: September 30, 2026
Location: Sun Life Building, 7th Floor
1155 Metcalfe Street, Montréal, Québec

Seats are limited—register today to reserve your place!