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Fully Customizable Trainings to Drive Your Company’s Success
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHO WE ARE OUR PARTNERS
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EMPLOYEE TRAINING
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SUCCESS STORY
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Leadership & Culture Master Supervisor Training
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Master Leadership Transformation Supervisor Leadership User Group Plant Manager Network
Lean Solutions/Continuous Improvment 5S Visual Control/Visual Management Accountability Boards Daily Management & Continuous Improvement Boards Gemba Walk Kaizen Event Overview Kaizen Facilitator Event Training KanBan/Pull Systems Leader’s Standard Work 10
Lean Boot Camp Lean Champion Problem Solving Root Cause Analysis
SMED/Changeover Reduction Team Scientific Method (TSM) Total Production Maintenance (TPM) Toyota Kata Training Within The Industry (TWI) Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Manufacturing Design Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) Production Preparation Process (3P)
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GD&T/Blueprint Reading A Basic Course in GD&T Blueprint Reading
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Quality Management Management Overview Training Process Development Training Internal Auditing Core Tools: APQP, PPAP & FMEA Core Tools: Statistical Process Control Layered Process Audit
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each training is adjusted in cost, duration, and class size based on your company’s needs. Connect with our team to receive the appropriate quote for your training. IN THIS CATALOG,
Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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WHO WE ARE Since 1991, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has helped Michigan’s small and mid-sized manufacturers compete and grow. MMTC-West serves West Michigan with practical training and hands-on consulting in workforce development, leadership, operational excellence, safety, quality, technology adoption, and more. The focus is on proven methods and measurable results. Engagements start with listening. The team assesses current practices, aligns on goals, and designs a fit-for-purpose plan. Delivery can be on site or blended to match operations and schedules. Pricing is scoped to your needs based on content and delivery hours. A Manufacturing Solutions Specialist will assess your needs and provide a proposal.
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MMTC-West partners with local workforce training organizations to provide customized training, consulting, and technical skills training both on-site and off-site for our region. This enables us to work together to seamlessly integrate the training manufacturers require to optimize production capacity and overall profitability.
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EMPLOYEE TRAINING: HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR COMPANY’S REPUTATION & YOUR BOTTOM LINE
A modern manufacturing workforce blends the expertise of seasoned veterans with the fresh perspective of newcomers, and with the right training that mix becomes a reliable, high-performing team. Clear instructions, coached practice, and simple job aids give employees confidence in doing things the right way, while supervisors gain time to focus on improvements. As skills strengthen, variation narrows, quality steadies, safety improves, and schedules run with fewer disruptions; cross-training adds resilience so production continues smoothly even with shifting demand or absences. Leaders who teach and give timely feedback build a culture where employees feel empower to speak up, share ideas, and take pride in their work.
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90% of organizations are concerned about retention and learning opportunities are the No. 1 retention strategy 1
Companies with strong learning cultures see 57% higher retention than peers with weaker learning cultures. 1
An estimated 1.9 million of 3.8 million open U.S. manufacturing positions could remain unfilled by 2033, due to the skills gap. 2
Attracting and retaining talent is the top business challenge for manufacturers in 2024. 2
Management and workforce training programs are associated with better management practices, higher productivity, and stronger firm performance.
1. LinkedIn Learning. Workplace Learning Report 2024. 2.Deloitte & The Manufacturing Institute. Taking charge: Manufacturers support growth with active workforce strategies. April 2, 2024.
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SUCCESS STORY ROMAN MANUFACTURING
MMTC’s contribution to RoMan's Lean journey over the past 11+ years has been invaluable, enabling us to enhance operational efficiencies and compete effectively in a globalized market. This task was unique, focusing not on teaching processes but on developing a young, high-potential individual within our organization. MMTC’s connections proved to be the perfect mentor for this transformation, bridging the gap from an engineering mindset to an operational one. Moving forward we've established a blueprint and culture that nurtures the success of individuals aspiring to advance within RoMan. - Chad Schondelmayer, VP of Operations RESULT Cost Savings: Approximately $750,000 in 2023 Improved Productivity: 80% increase in output since the beginning of the project New Jobs: 4 full-time employees Increased Sales: Entry into new markets due to enhanced Power System builds resulting in an increase of $360,000 per week Establishment of a new $3M facility to accommodate expanded work Enhanced company culture, featuring huddle boards and group discussions leading to 1-2 continuous improvement activities per week Recognition as one of three finalists for Large Tier Manufacturer of the Year by Michigan Manufacturers Association This learning journey encompassed not only technical skills, but also critical leadership skills, enriching the Power System division's associates and aligning their focus on key performance indicators (KPIs).
RoMan Manufacturing (www.romanmfg.com), founded in 1980 and located in Grand Rapids, Mich., is a family-owned company with a deep commitment to manufacturing water-cooled, high-current and low- voltage power sources to the highest quality standards. As a global brand, RoMan is dedicated to providing innovative solutions in a constantly evolving globalized market. RoMan's family of companies includes non-ferrous casting and full panel integration capabilities, employing more than 230 people. CHALLENGE RoMan faced significant challenges due to rapid growth and the need for effective leadership in multiple departments. The acquisition of the Power Systems product line during the COVID-19 pandemic presented unexpected growth and the necessity to promote from within, given external labor market difficulties. The promotion of an internal staff member required RoMan to quickly formulate a plan to equip them with a solid understanding of Lean principles and practices. SOLUTION RoMan recognized the need for focused leadership training which included Lean Principles and Practices. Through their connections at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), RoMan’s newly promoted supervisor collaborated to: Establish workflow improvements Align work centers to facilitate sub-assembly flow into the primary work area Set up a sustainable pitch and work cadence Develop standardized work procedures
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LEADERSHIP & CULTURE MASTER SUPERVISOR TRAINING 18 hours - $10,500
MASTER LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION 30 hours - $11,250 The Manufacturing Leadership Transformation program has four core areas of focus that can be delivered individually, but are recommended together to achieve the greatest positive impact. The four core focus areas begin an organization on a lean transformation pathway. Core areas of focus include:
This program builds the core skills supervisors need to lead people and improve results. Participants translate supervision and leadership fundamentals into daily practice using practical methods for problem solving, continuous improvement, coaching, communication, and standard work. Tools are applied to real issues on the floor so gains can be seen quickly. Participants establish performance metrics, set clear goals, and use simple routines to manage results. They learn how to define expectations, give timely feedback, remove roadblocks, and help team members succeed. Improvements are documented in quality, delivery, safety, and productivity, creating a repeatable approach to leading teams and managing performance. Personality Preference – Understanding Yourself & Others Valuing Diversity & Team Building Communications – Written, Verbal & Presentations Performance Management, Goal Setting & Delegation Rewards, Discipline & Terminations Conflict Management Problem Solving & Decision Making Continuous Improvement & Managing Change Interviewing & Meeting Leading
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Executive Leadership Team Alignment & Coaching Strategic planning & deployment methods One-page plan development, which is key for lean transformation
2. First Level Leadership Alignment & Applications Training
One-page plan deployment and basic supervisor skills training and development This is the “people side” and execution of the management system focus for a successful lean transformation 3. Grassroots Level Lean Applications Training One-page plan deployment and basic supervisor skills training and development This is the “people side” and execution of the management system focus for a successful lean transformation 4. Value Stream Mapping to High Impact Lean Sigma Improvement Projects This is the bottom line impact work driven through cross functional teams
Project & Time Management Stress & Anger Management Motivation Leadership, Coaching & Trust Building
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LEADERSHIP & CULTURE SUPERVISOR LEADERSHIP USER GROUP 3-Hour Sessions | Monthly (10 total) | $1,500 per person
Member Requirements: Each participant will attend all meetings and interact during group discussions The participant’s manager must be actively involved to hold the attendee accountable for the learning, by doing so the participant’s manager will help the member fulfill the requirements of the group and provide learning support. The participant’s manager must attend the first and last sessions and meet virtually with the facilitator midway through the sessions for a tollgate review Each participant will complete the work projects as assigned Participants will be committed to sharing successes and areas of improvement that address Key User Group Metrics Each participant is required to host at least one meeting and provide an overview of their company. This overview may include a plant tour, a presentation, or a video Note: Up to 3 employees per company can participate Outcomes & Benefits: Develop key performance indicators to track and document improvement. Learn and share techniques from tours of “Best Practice” and member companies. Develop a peer network and sounding board to discuss new ideas, techniques, and current improvement opportunities. Explore new technologies and approaches to current Supervisor issues, including artificial intelligence (e.g., CoPilot, ChatGPT, Grok and others). Receive training in Supervisor tools and techniques. Complete specific work projects that tie into group learning sessions. (Detailed outcomes from each session are available on request.)
This user group is the most comprehensive and valuable training available for supervisors and organizations. The training program pays back through the direct application of improvement, problem solving, and leadership methods and tools. This program provides the participant with a practical understanding of how to be a more effective supervisor and lead people to improved organizational performance. Key methods and tools are put to immediate use to provide documented improvement in individual and team performance measures. The fundamentals of supervision and leadership are put into practical terms, applications, and tools to provide the participant with a well-rounded understanding of how and when to use the key tools and techniques. Special consideration is given to performance metrics, goal setting, and performance management, or “how to help others succeed”. Performance metrics are established to document improvements. Curriculum: Growth Mindset and Work Preference Teams and Communication Performance Management & S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Conflict Management Problem Solving and Decision Making Process Improvement Reward & Recognition, and Discipline & Terminations Project & Time Management, and Stress & Anger Management Interviewing, Hiring, and Onboarding Creativity and Innovation Motivation, Leadership, and Coaching
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LEADERSHIP & CULTURE PLANT MANAGER NETWORK* 2-Hour Sessions | Monthly (10 total) | $750 per company Establish a dynamic peer network and collaborative sounding board for plant and operationsleaders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore opportunities for improvementin key operational areas, including: Continuous Improvement Methodologies Quality Systems and Compliance Leadership and Organizational Development Operational Best Practices Emerging Technologies Target Audiences: Plant Managers & Operations Managers and Directors Objectives & Deliverables: Build a trusted peer network to discuss challenges, innovations, and best practices Share insights and lessons learned through site visits and case studies Identify and explore applicable new technologies and methodologies Collaborate on strategies for improving plant performance and management effectiveness Company Requirements: Companies and their members are committed to sharing successes and areas of improvement. Each company must be willing to host meetings including plant tours. The group will agree on a schedule at the beginning of the season with some flexibility for unexpected situations. Regular attendance is encouraged by at least one company representative to obtain full value or user group participation. The first meeting includes an understanding of MMTC and its NIST impact survey. Note: Up to 3 employees per member company
*Not Eligible for Going PRO Talent Fund
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LEAN SOLUTIONS / CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
5S VISUAL CONTROL/VISUAL MANAGEMENT 20 hours - $6,500 5S Visual Control/Visual Management involves creating a visual standard and infusing the workplace with information critical to the efficient execution of day-to-day operations. Participants will learn how to create, maintain and improve the standard so variations are visible and action can identify root cause and correct it. Participants will practice the five-step process by applying the tool on a selected area during the workshop. ACCOUNTABILITY BOARDS 12 hours - $3,900 This critical tool drives an organization’s culture to collectively look at what is happening at the operator level and pull resources together to discuss, and visually document what each support group will accomplish in the coming days to improve a process. Critical support people gather daily to update what each group is doing to hit assigned due dates and timelines to accomplish continuous improvement goals. DAILY MANAGERMENT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVMENT (CI) 12 hours - $3,900 Daily Management Boards show each work center’s goals and align them to company strategy. CI Boards display the area’s performance throughout the day and answer the critical questions. Used together, they create a visual standard that links team actions to results, move management from end-of-day review to same-day control, and highlight where to improve and what the team is doing now.
KAIZEN EVENT OVERVIEW 8 hours - $3,040 A Kaizen event is a short, structured improvement sprint that engages the people who do the work. Teams map problems, collect data, test fixes, and standardize the best method. Participants build practical lean skills, deliver measurable gains, and set a sustainment plan. Available as a hands-on workshop or mini event. KAIZEN FACILITATOR EVENT TRAINING 24 hours - $9,120 Kaizen Facilitator Event Training equips manufacturing leaders to plan, lead, and sustain rapid improvement events. Participants learn to set scope and objectives, define roles, build a charter, complete pre-event analysis, and run a focused two to three day Kaizen using core lean tools with daily reviews and a leadership report out. The training closes with a handoff to the area and a 30 day follow up to lock in standards, visual controls, and metrics. The result is a repeatable approach that avoids drive by Kaizen and delivers measurable gains. KANBAN/PULL SYSTEMS 8 hours - $2,500 Pull systems replace push scheduling with demand- driven flow. They level inventory and production and use simple visual signals to move orders between processes based on actual consumption. Guided by your value stream map, this workshop ties finished goods to assembly planning or links assembly to upstream batch operations such as stamping. LEADER’S STANDARD WORK 16 hours - $5,000 Leader’s Standard Work is a documented set of leader routines that sustain and improve lean systems. It cascades from operator standard work to supervisors, managers, and senior leaders. It creates a common rhythm for coaching and review, aligns priorities, and shifts focus to important work instead of urgent firefighting.
GEMBA WALK 12 hours - $3,900
A Gemba Walk is a structured visit to the work area to observe, coach, and sustain lean systems. It keeps leaders focused on true north, strengthens communication with the front line, and uses questions to build problem solving and spark improvement.
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LEAN SOLUTIONS / CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (CONT.) LEAN BOOT CAMP 44 hours - $16,500 This training introduces lean principles and tools
Clear understanding of how and when it is used 3. A system and process for escalating issues 4. Positive recognition for utilizing the system and achieving success 5. How to lead a team through the process 6. Standard process and questions leadership will use when reviewing the problem-solving storyboards 7. 2. Storyboard utilization with supporting check sheet and tools
through a hands-on simulation. Participants run a mock Traditional Manufacturing Company, cycling between production, brief lessons, and improvement planning. They test changes in later rounds and review a simple income statement to see impact. By the end, teams learn to spot waste, apply core lean tools, think system-wide, document plans, predict outcomes, and compare actual to expected results. LEAN CHAMPION 60 hours - $22,500 Phase 1: Preparing the Lean Champion Participants are introduced to the methods to manage cultural change, and the importance of making changes to achieve the desired culture. Participants will be exposed to the power of teamwork and will learn how to select and form successful teams. In addition, participants will learn how to lead teams to success through the typical stages of team growth and development. Phase 2: Elements of Lean Manufacturing Learn the tools and techniques that are applied in the product process to eliminate waste. Phase 3: Application of Lean Principles Participants will use problem solving tools to assist in the continual improvement process. Participants are introduced to the five steps required to create a cellular design. Participants will also receive detailed training that will guide them to balance the workload and time.
LEAN SOLUTIONS/CI ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS 12 hours - $3,900
This training will focus on problem solving used for identifying the root causes of faults or problems. Training will be focused on three general principles: 1. Define and describe properly the event or problem (“five whys” technique) 2. Establish a timeline from normal situation until the final crisis or failure. Distinguish between root causes and causal factor 3. Once implemented and with constant execution, RCA is transformed into a method or problem prediction SMED/CHANGEOVER REDUCTION 8 hours - $2,500 Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) is a four-step process to reduce the time a machine is down during changeover from the last good part of the last run to the first good part of the next run. The process analyzes the current changeover process, identifies waste, identifies the internal and external activities, separates the two activities and standardizes the process. Most companies can reduce down time due to changeover by 50% for machines that have not been analyzed without expending capital. Participants will learn about the process and apply the learning by actually analyzing a changeover of a machine at their organization.
PROBLEM SOLVING 8 hours - $2,000
This simple and quick training will develop the skills needed to see and think systematically. Topics and activities covered: 1. Basic Problem Solving System/Shop floor utilized system
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Classroom: Introduction to the Toyota Kata theory and its use and success at Toyota; Hands-on demonstrations and exercises using a simulation; Why Toyota Kata is successful compared to other management systems; Five-Question Coaching Dialog and Rapid PDCA Cycles; Explanation and Application of Coaching Dialog and PDCA Cycles. Shopfloor: Review of Toyota Kata concepts and principles; Hands-on practice applying the concepts to an actual value stream; Discussion of sustaining the Kata process and roll out.
TEAM SCIENTIFIC METHOD (TSM) 8 hours - $2,600 Team Scientific Method (TSM) is about applying the Toyota Thinking Process and creating conversations around team learning. TSM should be viewed primarily as a celebratory activity, utilizing the recognition of effort to drive the process. The team uses the daily management measures to identify problems/variation within their process and create rapid experiments based on data. Team Scientific Method creates higher level opportunities to apply Scientific Thinking on larger issues, thus cascading the Scientific Thinking up the organization while the measures are cascading down through the organization. TOTAL PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE 24 hours - $7,800 TTotal Production Maintenance (TPM) is a company- wide team-based effort to improve equipment performance, which then leads to higher productivity and better quality. The basic tools of TPM and a plan for implementing them are covered. Participants also learn how to calculate and use Overall Equipment Effectiveness, the key metric for measuring equipment performance. This course emphasizes the importance of teamwork and integration between production personnel and the maintenance department. TOYOTA KATA 8 hours - $2,500 Toyota Kata is a lean method that creates a sustainable culture of daily continuous improvement through the use of simple routines. It is not the solution to a problem that makes and keeps an organization successful, it is the ability to continually develop solutions for continually developing process issues that allows an organization to thrive. Nurturing and maintaining this ability to practice continuous improvement is a core responsibility of a company’s leadership team. This tool looks at two particular behaviors that focus on solutions: Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata.
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Manufacturers who leverage TWI experience greater consistency in training their employees on all levels, which leads to reduced quality issues and greater employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. TWI is an effective training program as it: Develops a standardized training process that is seamlessly translated from teacher to learner Aligns shop floor activities with company goals Encourages and expands two-way communication Creates an environment that fosters a culture of continuous improvement VALUE STREAM MAPPING (VSM) 22 hours - $8,700 Value Stream Mapping (VSM) identifies wastes and constraints in your current value stream. It develops a methodology for accurately assessing current state and future state processes and uses activity-based process modeling techniques to capture cost, time, and other operational data along any given Value Stream. In this training, participants develop a current state map, future state map(s), and implementation plan. Participants will learn the principles of VSM and create the maps and implementation plan over several sessions. Each session will advance the learning and include homework for the team to practice and collect additional data for the next session. TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY (TWI) 24 hours - $7,800 Training Within Industry (TWI) is a systematic method of delivering consistent training. It provides a standard basis for the teacher to teach, thus improving the consistency and speed in which trainees learn. TWI focuses on documenting the training process and providing key activities, important points and reasons for each activity.
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MANUFACTURING DESIGN DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING & ASSEMBLY (DFMA) 12 hours - $3,000
MMTC-West’s overview introduces organization to the basic principles of 3P. Participants learn the importance of function and value analysis, using human intelligence to stop a line automatically when a defective part is detected. They also learn the importance of seven unique alternatives, process mock-up, refinement, and early equipment management. Participants also learn how to calculate and use overall equipment effectiveness, the key metric for measuring equipment performance. This course emphasizes the importance of teamwork and integration between production personnel and the maintenance department.
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) is used by companies to develop product designs that use optimal manufacturing and assembly processes. Our DFMA program uses a cross-departmental approach that uses a systematic process to collect and analyze data and customer requirements. This DFMA process analysis leads to significant reductions in production cost, without compromising time to market goals, functionality and quality. PRODUCTION, PREPARATION, Production Preparation Process (3P) is often referred to as “design for manufacturability.” Starting with a clean development slate, 3P rapidly creates and validates potential production and process designs that require the least time, material and capital resources. 3P typically results in products that are easier to manufacture, have built-in quality, and have less complexity. PROCESS (3P) 24 hours - $6,000
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GD&T / BLUEPRINT READING
A BASIC COURSE IN GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING & TOLERANCING 8 hours - $2,000 Industry uses GD&T to specify contractual requirements. Unfortunately, many people within the industry have a flawed or incomplete understanding of the subject. Our basic two-day course builds competence to correctly apply and interpret the rules, definitions, principles and symbols per the American National Standard, ASME Y14.5 – 2009. This course provides a common language to improve communication, so set-up requirements and tolerance zones are clearly understood by all. BLUEPRINT READING 8 hours - $2,000 How to interpret a technical drawing is an essential skill to anyone involved in the manufacturing industry, especially prior to learning GD&T. This course is designed for those who need an introduction to drawing interpretation.
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT MMTC-West offers implementation and training for the most current quality systems development, such as management overview, system modification, internal auditor training, internal audits, system review and corrective action, for the following: ISO 9001 (most manufactured items) IATF 16949 (automotive-related products)
CORE TOOLS: APQP, PPAP & FMEA Overview: 8 hours - $2,000 Core Tools: 24 hours - $6,000
APQP: 4 hours - $1,000 PPAP: 4 hours - $1,000
This training blends APQP, PPAP, and FMEA and guides participants through the steps of the launch process. Utilized correctly, the deployment of these core tools leads to continuous improvement, defect prevention and reduction in variation and waste. CORE TOOLS: STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL SPC Basic: 4 hours - $1,000 SPC Intermediate: 8 hours - $2,000 Attendees run a group of sequentially-produced parts and measure them to determine average, range, and sigma. Control limits are calculated and additional samples are measured and plotted to determine where the process is going and why. Interpretations of results and capability study exercises are addressed. LAYERED PROCESS AUDIT 4 hours - $1,000 Learn the philosophy, process and management of Layered Process Audits (LPA) based on AIAG publication: Layered Process Audits Guideline CQI-8. Topics covered: Planning, development and maintenance of LPAs; Types; Next steps; Scope; Check sheets; Non- conformance; and Compliance. FMEA - 4 Edition th 6 hours - $1,600
ISO 13485 (medical device products) ISO 9100/AS9100 (aerospace industry) ISO 22000 (food) ISO 14001 (environmental management) ISO 50001 (energy management) ISO/IEC 17025 (testing/calibration labs) MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW TRAINING 4 hours - $1,000 Teaches participants about the quality system and what it takes to assist an organization in the development of a compliant business system. Participants will understand how to identify, document and implement the changes needed to meet the system requirements. PROCESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO17025: 24-36 hours
AS9100, IATF16949, ISO13485: 36-64 hours Participants are trained to organize individual
processes within the organization. Participants will be taught the quality standard expectation for the process, best practices for meeting requirements, and how to defend a system during an audit. These skills can be utilized as new processes are added, or as changes are made due to corrective action and/or continual improvement activities. INTERNAL AUDITOR TRAINING ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO17025: 16 hours - $4,000 AS9100, IATF16949, ISO13485: 24 hours - $6,000 Participants are trained on how to conduct an internal audit of an implemented quality system. Participants will gain the necessary skills to audit their company’s system as well as conduct audits of vendors/suppliers. They will also learn how to represent a quality system during an audit, and defend the performance of the system.
FMEA - AIAG/VDA Manual - Overview 4 hours - $1,000
FMEA - AIAG/VDA Manual - Transition 16 hours - $4,000
FMEA - AIAG/VDA Manual - Implementation 24 hours - $6,000
FMEA - AIAG/VDA Manual - DFMEA 16 hours - $4,000
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SIX SIGMA Nearly every process within an organization has at least some problems. As a leader, trying to address every problem is impossible. Providing employees with Six Sigma training equips them with a logical and objective way to identify, measure and eliminate those problems. Suddenly, employees don’t have to just cope with the problems - they begin to recognize and implement solutions to them. A blend of DMAIC project management methods and practical data analysis techniques provide employees with new ways to contribute to the bottom line. From executive leaders to frontline employees, Six Sigma training enhances the way employees approach their day-to-day work. LEAN SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT 9+ hours - $3,500 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) training develops the skills of the professional who participates as a supporting team member in a variety of Six Sigma projects led by Six Sigma Green or Black Belts. Upon class completion (no project required), a LSSYB will understand the broad aspects and foundational elements of Lean Six Sigma methodology. Gain the knowledge to implement, perform, interpret and apply Lean Six Sigma principles in a skilled, supportive context. LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT 34+ hours - $32,500 Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) training covers the application of established lean and six sigma techniques to remove wastes, improve operational speed, lower costs and increase customer satisfaction. This certification focuses on improved quality and accuracy, minimized cost and variation, on-time delivery and optimized operational speed; all which enable organizations to become more efficient and profitable producers. Participants receive a LSSGB certification upon submission of a Lean Six Sigma project report that is reviewed and approved by our Six Sigma Master Black Belt. A project sponsor is strongly recommended and is expected to attend the first session.
LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT 34+ hours - $28,500
Training employees as Six Sigma Black Belts will provide the valuable skills needed to tackle the toughest problems confronting your organization by coupling the proven Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) problem-solving methodology with robust statistical tools. Six Sigma offers a carefully-defined roadmap for achieving business process improvements. Black Belt trainees obtain a
solid understanding of the tools and methods associated with the Six Sigma approach.
The pace of the classroom instruction allows trainees to absorb and quickly deploy Six Sigma. As each session is presented, trainees can immediately apply the newly-acquired skill to their certification project. This improves the retention of key Six Sigma principles, reinforces contextual learning and builds trainee confidence. On-site mentoring by the instructor allows for any fine-tuning with the trainee and his/her sponsor in their own work environment. WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING: SIX SIGMA YELLOW BELT “Great balance of theory & real-world applications. Instructors are gifted at conveying what is essential to know in Lean Six Sigma.” - Michael A., Controller
SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT
“This was a great Six Sigma course that I would recommend to anyone looking to improve their understanding of the DMAIC process and statistical analysis.” - Jake F., Product Development Engineer
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