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QRM Business Process Optimization New Improving Support Operations with Advanced Cell Design

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb. 18-19, 2025 (D665)
    Live Online
    $1,325
  • Aug. 12-13, 2025 (D680)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,325
Focusing on business processes outside traditional manufacturing, this course targets support operations such as quoting, design, and order processing. It teaches how to implement office cells and optimize workflows to significantly reduce lead times and improve overall business performance. Course duration: Two days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00058

QRM for Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals New Reducing Lead Times and Enhancing Responsiveness

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 4-5, 2025 (D673)
    Live Online
    $1,325
  • Sep. 23-24, 2025 (D685)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,325
A specialized course for supply chain and purchasing professionals, focusing on reducing lead times and improving supplier responsiveness. The course also covers the application of MCT as a performance metric and provides strategies for enhancing flexibility in supply chain operations.Course duration: Two days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00061

QRM Foundation New Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness

Upcoming Dates
  • Mar. 25-27, 2025 (D659)
    Live Online
    $1,975
  • Jul. 22-24, 2025 (D660)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,975
Building on the QRM introduction course, this course focuses on the core principles and practical application of QRM and MCT. As the foundational course of the series, it provides essential implementation skills and hands-on exercises to significantly reduce lead times and improve operational efficiency. Course duration: Three days (In-person or Virtual).  
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00054

Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage New Choosing by Advantages (CBA)

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 1-2, 2025 (D662)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,325
Join our 2-day course, Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage: Choosing by Advantages (CBA), and master a proven decision-making process essential for professionals in capital-intensive manufacturing, facilities, and construction projects. Developed by Jim Suhr in 1981 and detailed in his influential works, CBA offers a structured five-phase approach to making sound decisions using both objective and subjective data. Participants will learn to discern decision contexts, effectively use data, and apply CBA methods through hands-on case studies. This course is designed for leaders, managers, engineers, and consultants, equipping them with practical skills to make better, more informed decisions, enhance collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in their organizations. Enhance your decision-making capabilities and achieve better outcomes in today's complex business environment.
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00027

QRM Introduction New Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 8-9, 2025 (D693)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Jul. 16-17, 2025 (D663)
    Live Online
    $250
  • Oct. 7-8, 2025 (D664)
    Live Online
    $250
This entry-level course provides an essential overview of QRM. It's a great foundational starting point for anyone new to QRM, offering key concepts for reducing lead times and increasing organizational competitiveness.  Course duration: Two 2-hour modules (Virtual only).
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA18013

QRM Strategic Leadership New Driving Empowerment, Financial Success, and Sustained Gains

Upcoming Dates
  • Apr. 15-17, 2025 (D677)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,975
  • Oct. 14-16, 2025 (D682)
    Live Online
    $1,975
This advanced course is designed for senior leaders and managers responsible for implementing and sustaining QRM initiatives. It focuses on empowering teams, making strategic financial decisions, and building a culture of accountability to drive long-term success and profitability in the organization.Course duration: Three days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00062

QRM for Consultants New Driving Client Success through Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • May 6-7, 2025 (D679)
    Live Online
    $1,325
  • Nov. 4-5, 2025 (D683)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,325
This course is tailored for consultants. It provides a deep dive into applying QRM principles to deliver measurable results for clients. It equips consultants with the tools to drive QRM transformations in various industries, making them trusted advisors in lead time reduction and operational efficiency. Course duration: Two days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00059
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