QRM Annual Conference New
Upcoming dates (1)
Register through Sep. 11, 2025
Fee
- $1,450
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Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, other: Conference materials.
Discounts
QRM Center member: 1325.
ID
RA18017-D696
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
9/16/2025 7:0am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 9/16/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 9/17/2025 8:00am - 5:00am Central Time
Location
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Course Overview
Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) is a time-based strategy that empowers manufacturers to compete on speed and flexibility. For over three decades, the Center for QRM has guided more than 300 companies in transforming their operations through lead time reduction across all business functions. This international conference showcases these transformations through case studies, expert panels, and interactive sessions designed to inspire and educate.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the core principles and enterprise-wide impact of Quick Response Manufacturing.
- Learn from real-world case studies demonstrating dramatic improvements in lead time, cost, and delivery performance.
- Gain practical advice and tools for implementing QRM strategies in diverse manufacturing environments.
Who Should Attend?
- Manufacturing executives and operations leaders seeking to improve responsiveness and efficiency.
- Continuous improvement professionals and lean practitioners exploring advanced time-based strategies.
- Engineers, planners, and supply chain managers involved in production, quoting, and order fulfillment.
Course Outline
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Introduction to the conference theme and goals, with a spotlight on QRM’s global impact.
Keynote Address: Competing on Speed
A visionary talk on the strategic importance of time in modern manufacturing.
QRM Fundamentals Refresher
A concise overview of QRM principles, including POLCA, time-based thinking, and organizational structure.
Global Case Studies in QRM Implementation
Presentations from companies across industries showcasing measurable results and lessons learned.
Interactive Panel: Overcoming Implementation
Challenges Experts and practitioners discuss common hurdles and how to navigate them.
Workshops: Applying QRM in Your Organization
Hands-on sessions focused on tools, metrics, and change management strategies.
Digital Transformation and QRM
Exploring how cloud-based tools and real-time data enhance QRM effectiveness.
Supply Chain Synchronization with QRM
Strategies for extending QRM principles beyond the factory floor.
Networking and Roundtable Discussions
Facilitated sessions for peer learning and collaboration.
Closing Remarks and Future Directions
Summary of key takeaways and a look ahead at the evolving role of QRM in manufacturing.
QRM Annual Conference
Register through: Sep. 11, 2025
Location: Madison, WI
Course #: RA18017-D696
Fee: $1,450
Fee
- $1,450
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, other: Conference materials.
Discounts
QRM Center member: 1325.
Credits
- CEU: 1.4
- PDH: 14
Schedule
Registration Date/Time:
9/16/2025 7:0am Central Time
Event Dates/Times:
- 9/16/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 9/17/2025 8:00am - 5:00am Central Time
Location
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.