QRM Foundation New Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness

Acquire in-depth knowledge of QRM principles and MCT metrics to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste. Learn to design and implement QRM cells for production and office environments, and utilize advanced tools like POLCA for capacity planning. Through interactive sessions and real-world case studies, you'll be equipped to enhance your organization's responsiveness and competitiveness.

• Manufacturing professionals, supply chain managers, and operations leaders who aim to improve lead times and operational efficiency.
• Continuous improvement specialists who seek to integrate QRM with existing methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Business professionals and consultants who want to drive transformational change and enhance competitiveness through QRM.

Introduction to QRM and MCT: The Power of Time

• Overview of QRM principles and the impact of reducing lead times on profitability and market share.
• Defining MCT and its role in highlighting hidden inefficiencies.

Hands-on QRM and MCT Applications

• Designing QRM cells for production and office environments.
• Practical exercises in MCT Mapping to visualize and communicate improvement opportunities.

Advanced QRM Strategies for Custom and High-Mix Production

• Implementing QRM in low-volume or highly customized production settings.
• Utilizing POLCA and other QRM tools for capacity planning and flow management.

Optimizing Your Supply Chain with QRM and MCT

• Applying MCT to evaluate and improve supply chain performance.
• Techniques for time slicing, delayed differentiation, and multi-tiered planning.

Overcoming Barriers to QRM and MCT Success

• Rethinking traditional metrics and embracing time-based performance measures.
• Case studies on overcoming resistance to change and achieving successful implementation.

James Rink

Dr. Rink brings over 35 years of experience in manufacturing, advanced technology, and operational excellence. Throughout his career, he has led global teams in China, Europe, the US, Mexico, and India, driving collaboration, enhancing manufacturing competitiveness, and achieving exceptional results. His tenure at Caterpillar spanned 31 years, concluding in roles as General Manager and Multi-site Operations Manager. Over the past five years, he has successfully managed his own consulting firm, Integrity 360 Leadership, delivering strategic manufacturing insights to companies such as Oshkosh, McNeilus Truck, and L&T Technology Services (LTTS).

Additionally, Jim has served as an adjunct faculty member at Bradley University, teaching manufacturing processes, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Colllege of Business' Organizational Leadership department at Lewis University.

Jim has a diverse educational background, holding a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, an MBA from Northern Illinois University, and a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship from Governors State University.

Beyond his professional achievements, Jim is actively involved in his community, serving on the advisory board for the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the Unviersity of Wisconsin–Madison, and holding director roles on his local Workforce Investment Board and regional economic devleopment organization.