QRM Foundation Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness
Upcoming dates (2)
Fee
- $1,975
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Fee covers online instruction and materials.
Discounts
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QRM member discount: Your course fee is $1580 per person.
When three to seven learners sign up from same employer, your course fee is $1679 per person.
When eight or more learners sign up from same employer, your course fee is $1580 per person.
ID
RA00054-D659
Credits
- CEU: 2.1
- PDH: 21
Schedule
Event Dates/Times:
- 2/4/2025 8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time
- 2/5/2025 8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time
- 2/6/2025 8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time
Location
This is an online course.
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
The QRM Foundation is an intensive, hands-on training designed to equip you with the essential tools and strategies of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT). This foundational course blends essential QRM principles with advanced, practical applications, empowering you to significantly reduce lead times, lower costs, and improve your organization’s responsiveness in today’s fast-paced, competitive market.
Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, you will learn how QRM principles and MCT metrics work together to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement. Whether your focus is manufacturing, office operations, or supply chain management, this course will empower you to implement QRM and MCT effectively, making your company more agile and competitive.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for professionals who have completed an introductory Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) course and are ready to deepen their understanding and implementation skills. Manufacturing professionals, supply chain managers, operations leaders, and continuous improvement specialists will benefit from this hands-on training in QRM and Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT). Additionally, it’s valuable for those in purchasing, engineering, office operations, and other support roles looking to enhance efficiency across their organizations. Whether new to implementing QRM or seeking to bridge foundational knowledge before moving to advanced topics, this course provides the tools to drive lead time reductions and enhance responsiveness.
Course Outline
- 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.
- Designing QRM cells for production and office environments.
- Practical exercises in MCT Mapping to visualize and communicate improvement opportunities.
- Implementing QRM in low-volume or highly customized production settings.
- Utilizing POLCA and other QRM tools for capacity planning and flow management.
- Applying MCT to evaluate and improve supply chain performance.
- Techniques for time slicing, delayed differentiation, and multi-tiered planning.
- Rethinking traditional metrics and embracing time-based performance measures.
- Case studies on overcoming resistance to change and achieving successful implementation.
QRM Foundation Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness
Location: Online
Course #: RA00054-D659
Fee: $1,975
Fee
- $1,975
-
Fee covers online instruction and materials.
Discounts
-
QRM member discount: Your course fee is $1580 per person.
When three to seven learners sign up from same employer, your course fee is $1679 per person.
When eight or more learners sign up from same employer, your course fee is $1580 per person.
Credits
- CEU: 2.1
- PDH: 21
Schedule
Event Dates/Times:
- 2/4/2025 8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time
- 2/5/2025 8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time
- 2/6/2025 8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time
Location
This is an online course.
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.
QRM Foundation Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness
Location: Madison, WI
Course #: RA00054-D660
Fee: $1,975
Fee
- $1,975
-
Fee covers instruction and materials.
Discounts
QRM member discount: Your course fee is $1580 per person.
When three to seven learners sign up from same employer, your course fee is $1679 per person.
When eight or more learners sign up from same employer, your course fee is $1580 per person.
Credits
- CEU: 2.1
- PDH: 21
Schedule
Event Dates/Times:
- 7/22/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 7/23/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
- 7/24/2025 8:00am - 5:00pm Central Time
Location
Accommodations
Room: rates start at $170
Reserve by: Jun. 21, 2025
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.
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