Manufacturing Bootcamp for Small Business Owners
Name:
Manufacturing Bootcamp for Small Business Owners
Date:
June 16, 2018
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Event Description:
When business owners strategize ways to increase profits, their energy is usually focused on sales. However, working smarter, not harder, is the key to boosting the bottom line. Manufacturing Bootcamp will take place over three separate sessions and is directed at small to mid sized manufacturing companies. During these interactive workshops, you will learn the 'Whys' of Key Management Elements and Links to grow the bottom-line.
Session One on Saturday June 16, 2018 from 9am to Noon-LEAN QUALITY:
An overview of integrating Lean Principles into the Quality Management System (QMS). Learn how the QMS can improve throughput and grow the bottom-line. Topics covered include:
• Why Lean Quality
• What is Quality – best vs consistent
• Lean Basics
• Quality Standards
Session Two on Saturday June 23, 2018 from 9am to Noon-INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING:
The elements of the Sales & Operations planning process. Change is necessary with today’s pressures on low inventories and faster turn times. Identify tools to make inventory management and scheduling more effective. Topics covered include:
• Basics
• Sales & Operations planning
• Production Planning vs daily scheduling
• Pull vs Push
Session Three on Saturday June 30, 2018 from 9am to Noon-STRATEGY:
A look at the business from an external prospective. Understand the value proposition to customers. Set direction and tone for change. Topics covered include:
• Why strategy is important
• Process vs Plan
• Product & Capabilities
• Resources
This class is taught by Jim Gray, Ohio SBDC Business Advisor and Owner of JPG Advisors, LLC, a boutique engineering and business consulting firm, for over 10 years, Jim has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering along with an MBA. His experience includes working as an Aerospace Process Engineer, Manufacturing Executive at three different companies, and a Professional Business Consultant at Accounting, Law and Engineering firms.
Please note, your one time payment of $349 is the total cost required to attend all three sessions. Register under this class and we will add you to the registration of the other two sessions on 6/16/18 and 6/23/18 once your payment is verified. Payment must be made immediately following registration. The workshops are being held at Lakeland's Holden University Center, room 129. Register no later than June 13, 2018.
Session One on Saturday June 16, 2018 from 9am to Noon-LEAN QUALITY:
An overview of integrating Lean Principles into the Quality Management System (QMS). Learn how the QMS can improve throughput and grow the bottom-line. Topics covered include:
• Why Lean Quality
• What is Quality – best vs consistent
• Lean Basics
• Quality Standards
Session Two on Saturday June 23, 2018 from 9am to Noon-INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING:
The elements of the Sales & Operations planning process. Change is necessary with today’s pressures on low inventories and faster turn times. Identify tools to make inventory management and scheduling more effective. Topics covered include:
• Basics
• Sales & Operations planning
• Production Planning vs daily scheduling
• Pull vs Push
Session Three on Saturday June 30, 2018 from 9am to Noon-STRATEGY:
A look at the business from an external prospective. Understand the value proposition to customers. Set direction and tone for change. Topics covered include:
• Why strategy is important
• Process vs Plan
• Product & Capabilities
• Resources
This class is taught by Jim Gray, Ohio SBDC Business Advisor and Owner of JPG Advisors, LLC, a boutique engineering and business consulting firm, for over 10 years, Jim has a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering along with an MBA. His experience includes working as an Aerospace Process Engineer, Manufacturing Executive at three different companies, and a Professional Business Consultant at Accounting, Law and Engineering firms.
Please note, your one time payment of $349 is the total cost required to attend all three sessions. Register under this class and we will add you to the registration of the other two sessions on 6/16/18 and 6/23/18 once your payment is verified. Payment must be made immediately following registration. The workshops are being held at Lakeland's Holden University Center, room 129. Register no later than June 13, 2018.
