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New QRM Strategic Leadership Driving Empowerment, Financial Success, and Sustained Gains

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 21-23, 2025 (D682)
    Live Online
    $1,975
In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, operations leadership must implement Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles and foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and financial acumen to drive superior and sustained results. This advanced course equips leaders with the strategic skills and insights to lead QRM initiatives, empower cross-functional teams, and make sound financial decisions supporting long-term competitiveness.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00062

New QRM Introduction Fundamentals of Quick Response Manufacturing

Upcoming Dates
  • Oct. 28, 2025 (D664)
    Live Online
    $250
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM), emphasizing lead time reduction to enhance organizational competitiveness. Participants will explore key strategies for eliminating inefficiencies and fostering enterprise-wide improvements.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA18013

Decisionmaking as a Competitive Advantage Choosing by Advantages (CBA)

Upcoming Dates
  • Nov. 5-6, 2025 (D977)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
  • Jun. 16-17, 2026 (E020)
    Face-to-Face Madison, WI
    $1,495
Join our course to master a proven decisionmaking* process essential for professionals in capital-intensive manufacturing, facilities, and construction projects. Developed by Jim Suhr in 1981 and detailed in his influential works, CBA offers a structured five-phase approach to making sound decisions using both objective and subjective data. Participants will learn to discern decision contexts, effectively use data, and apply CBA methods through hands-on case studies. This course is designed for leaders, managers, engineers, and consultants, equipping them with practical skills to make better, more informed decisions, enhance collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in their organizations. Enhance your decision-making capabilities and achieve better outcomes in today's complex business environment.
Topic: Leadership, Leadership and Management
RA00027

New QRM Shop Floor Mastery Cell Design and Scheduling for High-Mix, Low-Volume, and Custom Production

Upcoming Dates
  • Dec. 2-3, 2025 (D684)
    Live Online
    $1,325
Elevate your shop floor operations with advanced strategies in cell design and scheduling tailored for high-mix, low-volume, and custom manufacturing environments. This course combines Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles with the innovative POLCA system to optimize production flow and reduce lead times.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00057

QRM Business Process Optimization Improving Support Operations with Advanced Cell Design

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Unlock the potential of your support operations with advanced cell design techniques to streamline quoting, design, and order processing workflows. Learn how to implement office cells to significantly reduce lead times and enhance overall business performance.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00058

QRM Community Event

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Connect with peers and share knowledge at our quarterly online member events. These gatherings are designed to foster meaningful connections and advance operational excellence in Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM).
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00071

QRM for Consultants Driving Client Success through Quick Response Manufacturing

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
This course is tailored for consultants. It provides a deep dive into applying QRM principles to deliver measurable results for clients. It equips consultants with the tools to drive QRM transformations in various industries, making them trusted advisors in lead time reduction and operational efficiency. Course duration: Two days (In-person or Virtual).
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00059

QRM Foundation Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness

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  • Not scheduled at this time. Click the course title for program description and contact information.
Unlock the potential of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT) to significantly reduce lead times and improve operational efficiency. This foundational course provides essential implementation skills through hands-on exercises and expert instruction.
Customizable
Topic: Industrial, Quick Response Manufacturing
RA00054
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