QRM Foundation New Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness

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.

Registration Date/Time:
7/22/2025 7:30am Central Time

Event Dates/Times:

• 7/22/2025  8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time
• 7/23/2025  8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time
• 7/24/2025  8:00am - 2:30pm Central Time

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

• Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
• Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
• You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

• Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
• Provide the registrations representative with:
  • the course name, dates, and/or course number.
  • the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
• You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

• Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
• Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
• Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
• You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Pay by Purchase Order

• Request Purchase Order information from interpro@union.wisc.edu
  • If a fee quote is needed, contact custserv@interpro.wisc.edu first
• You will receive an invoice from UW–Madison Business Services for payment, usually within 3–5 business days

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email interpro@union.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

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.