Rob Whaley

Rob Whaley

Operational Excellence Master, Enterprise Transformation Leader General Motors

Deep Dive Focus Day - October 13, 2026

9:00 AM Workshop B: Driving Operational Excellence Through Structured Problem Solving in the Era of Connected Work

This interactive workshop blends Rob's deep experience in DMAIC, continuous improvement, and enterprise transformation with the realities of modern connected worker technologies. Participants will explore how structured problem‑solving mindsets accelerate digital adoption, improve data quality, and strengthen frontline decision‑making across complex manufacturing environments. 

• How structured problem solving methods (DMAIC, CI behaviors) strengthen digital transformation and connected worker initiatives
• Identifying the right operational problems to solve in a digitally enabled plant
• Linking continuous improvement discipline to data quality, AI readiness, and frontline decision making
• Practical ways to integrate CI thinking into digital tools such as work instructions, knowledge platforms, and predictive systems
• Facilitating team based problem solving and scaling improvements across plants and product lines

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Rob.

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