# Event Details - **Event Name**: Automate to Accelerate: Lean, Data & Automation in Action - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 09:15 am – Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: A hands-on workshop helping Fife businesses use lean thinking, data and automation to improve productivity.About this EventEvent DescriptionFollowing the Automate to Accelerate Programme 2025, Fife Council’s Economic Development Team, in partnership with Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS), is delighted to deliver a one-day, hands-on workshop as part of Fife Business Week 2026.Automate to Accelerate: Lean, Data & Automation in Action is a highly interactive, simulation-based workshop designed to help businesses improve productivity, build capability and accelerate the adoption of process improvement, data and automation.Through a live “Sticklebrick Factory” exercise, participants will experience the challenges of real-world operations and apply practical solutions to improve performance using:Process Improvement (Lean)Data for decision-makingAutomation readinessThe session is designed to help businesses move from reactive, inefficient processes towards structured, data-led and scalable operations.This workshop is ideal for businesses looking to improve efficiency, competitiveness and productivity through practical, applied learning.Why Attend?By attending this workshop, you will:Experience real-world operational challenges through live simulation.Learn how to identify waste and improve processes using lean principles.Understand how to capture and use data to drive better decisions.Explore practical automation opportunities, from low-cost improvements to scalable solutions.Develop a roadmap for improving productivity within your business.Network with other businesses and expert delivery partners.Who should attend?This workshop is suitable for:Manufacturing and engineering businesses.Fabrication, food and drink, and tech-enabled operations.Operational managers and decision-makers.Businesses looking to adopt automation and improve productivity.Recommended attendance: up to two delegates per business, ideally covering both operational and strategic roles.Learning OutcomesBy attending, you will:Gain practical, applied learning, not just theory.Improve confidence in data use and performance measurement.Identify immediate improvement opportunities within your business.Develop a clear pathway towards automation.Connect with support organisations, including SMAS and partner networks.RegistrationSpaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive experience.Register now to secure your place.Contact informationFor more information, please contact:Kieran Hunterkieran.hunter@fife.gov.ukCancellationSpaces are limited for this workshop. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place through Eventbrite or contact the organiser as soon as possible so your place can be offered to another business.AccessibilityPlease let us know during registration if you have any accessibility requirements or if there is anything we can do to support your attendance.CateringLunch and networking are included in the indicative agenda. Please provide any dietary requirements when registering.Agenda🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AMWelcome, context and objectives🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMThe Three Levers: Process, Data and Automation🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AMSimulation Round 1🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AMBreak🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PMSimulation Round 2🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMLunch and networking🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMInsights: Lean, Data and Automation🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PMPlanning and strategy development🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PMSimulation Round 3🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PMPerformance review🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:25 PMBreak🕑: 03:25 PM - 04:15 PMFacilitated discussion: Automation in practice🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PMAction planning and next steps - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glenrothes/automate-to-accelerate-lean-data-and-automation-in-action/100001991464324403 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 15 minutes - Location: Enterprise Hub Fife - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glenrothes - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Enterprise Hub Fife - **lat**: 56.1970008 - **long**: -3.1715824 - **full address**: Enterprise Hub Fife, 1 Falkland Place, Glenrothes, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Automate to Accelerate: Lean, Data & Automation in Action - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f424085d289e1dc8d82ce9202917ecca704bd3a7df3701ff92d56006e9a8cde1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010819-gmir.jpg?v=1781674091 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Automate to Accelerate: Lean, Data & Automation in Action being held? - **A:** Automate to Accelerate: Lean, Data & Automation in Action takes place on Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 09:15 am to Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Enterprise Hub Fife, 1 Falkland Place, Glenrothes, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Automate to Accelerate: Lean, Data & Automation in Action? - **A:** Automate to Accelerate: Lean, Data & Automation in Action is organized by Invest In Fife. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Automate to Accelerate: Lean, Data & Automation in Action is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glenrothes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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