Chris Rodgers

Chris Rodgers

Vice President of Operational Excellence INX International
Chris Rodgers
Chris Rodgers is the Vice President of Operational Excellence at INX International Ink Co., where he leads the company’s Industry 4.0 initiatives to advance efficiency, safety, and connectivity across global operations. Over his 30-year career with INX, he has been instrumental in shaping the company’s approach to continuous improvement—building the TPM structure, developing the INX PMT project management tool, and driving the implementation of ODEN in operations. He holds a B.S. in Polymer Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi, an M.S. in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University, and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Guided by a vision to create a culture of continuous improvement, Chris is committed to empowering teams, leveraging technology, and delivering lasting value for INX customers.

Event Day 1 | May 5, 2026

12:10 PM Panel: Building a Connected Worker Strategy That Delivers ROI

As digital technologies reshape manufacturing, the challenge isn’t whether to adopt connected worker solutions, it’s how to choose the right ones, align stakeholders, and deliver measurable value. This panel shares practical strategies for creating a scalable roadmap that empowers frontline teams and drives sustainable transformation.

In this session, learn how to:

    • Apply structured processes to evaluate, implement, and scale technology confidently
    • Define operational needs upfront to avoid tech overload and ensure solutions solve real problems
    • Align procurement, operations, and technical teams for successful vendor selection and deployment
    • Connect digital initiatives to business strategy through multi-year planning and executive sponsorship
    • Improve human reliability with intuitive tools that deliver the right information at the right time
    • Design proof-of-concept projects that demonstrate clear value and support enterprise-wide adoption 

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

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