QRM for Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals Reducing Lead Times and Enhancing Responsiveness

This workshop equips supply chain and purchasing professionals with Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles and Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT) metrics to optimize performance. Participants will learn to shift from cost-based to time-based decision-making, reducing lead times and enhancing supplier responsiveness. Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, attendees will gain practical skills to transform their supply chain operations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the principles of QRM and their application in supply chain and purchasing operations to reduce lead times and improve responsiveness.
  • Learn to measure and utilize Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT) as a performance metric to identify bottlenecks and prioritize improvement opportunities.
  • Develop advanced strategies to enhance supply chain flexibility and responsiveness, including techniques such as time slicing, dual sourcing, and delayed differentiation.

Who Should Attend:

  • Supply chain managers and purchasing professionals optimizing performance in high-mix, low-volume, or custom production environments.
  • Leaders focused on improving supplier responsiveness and reducing lead times in manufacturing and office-based operations.
  • Consultants and professionals in logistics, sourcing, inventory management, and procurement strategy seeking time-based strategies to improve competitiveness.
Date
Format
ID
Fee
 
 November 04-05, 2025
Live Online
ID: D685
Fee: $1,325

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