| Business Innovation Conference | |
| Date/Time: | September 08, 2008 at 7:30am to 5:00pm |
| Location: | Illinois Institute of Technology - Wheaton, IL |
| Price: | $795.00 |
| Details: | Business, academia, and government will assemble for the Business Innovation Conference at Illinois Institute of Technology in Wheaton, IL on September 8-10, 2008. With six workshops, and about 30 sessions including several keynote speakers, this will be the first conference of its kind to address both the science of innovation and accelerating performance through innovation.
The Business Innovation Conference will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, engineers, and executives to share methods, challenges, and lessons learned as they raise understanding of the innovation process. In addition, there will be keynote presentations by diverse industry leaders and a recognition dinner for innovators. Topics include: Creating and Sustaining an Innovation Culture; Design Thinking for Customer Driven Innovations; Steps to Become an Innovative Company; Building a Knowledge Ecosystem; Innovation in the University Environment; Deploying, Measuring, and Improving Innovation; Innovate Like Edison - Inspiring Innovation in a Flat World; Protecting IP in Global Economy; and more. Participating organizations include: Abbott Laboratories; Arizona State University; CartonCraft; Chicago Manufacturing Center; Elkay Manufacturing; Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery; Georgetown University; Illinois Institute of Technology; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mayo Clinic; Microsoft; MindTree, Ltd.; Scanlon Leadership Network; Tata Consulting Services; and more. Additional details and registration are available at www.businessinnovationconference.com or by calling 1-888-530-6714. Sign up before July 15, 2008 and receive the early bird discount! |
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| Principles of Lean Manufacturing | |
| Date/Time: | September 25, 2008 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | This workshop introduces a systematic approach to eliminating waste in manufacturing processes. Learn how to eliminate the eight forms of waste, use the 5S approaches to organization, reduce batch sizes; utilize point of use storage; use pull systems; implement cellular/flow; implement quality at the source; and involve employees. Simulation activities included. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| Lean Enterprise Transformation | |
| Date/Time: | October 09, 2008 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | Increase revenue, reduce cost, and improve cash flow by implementing Lean throughout the enterprise. Transform your enterprise by implementing Lean across manufacturing, office, and supply chain. The workshop provides an overview of the Lean Enterprise with a focus on the Lean journey. Topics covered include the steps in the Lean journey, waste, performance measures, and culture. The session also includes information on how lean affects people because changing the way your business runs is more than just moving machines - it means working with people too. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| Value Stream Mapping | |
| Date/Time: | October 23, 2008 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | Value Stream Mapping focuses on a method to visually depict material and information flow through an operation. You will learn the principles and techniques of the Value Stream Mapping process and draw a map of the current state of a sample company; apply Lean concepts to develop an improved future state, draw it; and identify the next steps needed to achieve the future state. Leave with the ability to map your real work processes. Based on your value stream map, you can streamline work processes, thereby cutting lead times and reducing costs. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| Culture, Leadership, Change Management & Teams | |
| Date/Time: | November 06, 2008 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | Changing the way your business runs means changing the way you work with your employees. Lean thrives when there is team work and people are involved in the process. This workshop provides information on culture, leadership, change management, and teams. Participants will learn specific methods to develop employee involvement, along with techniques to manage and preserve the gains created by Lean Manufacturing. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| 5S / Visual Workplace | |
| Date/Time: | November 20, 2008 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | The principles of 5S are based on the simple idea that manufacturing improvements begin with a workplace that is organized, clean, standardized and contains only what is required. Discover how to transform your manufacturing operations into one with enhanced communication and productivity. Learn how to employ 5S methodologies in your operation; and implement visual workplace techniques. Return to your organization with skills that will allow you to implement positive visible change. . Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| Pull / Kanban | |
| Date/Time: | December 11, 2008 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | This workshop allows you to explore the process of designing Pull Systems/Kanban, applies the principles through classroom instruction and hands-on exercises. Pull controls the flow of resources in a production process to replace only what has been consumed, and fulfills customer orders based on actual demand and consumption rather than forecasting. This workshop introduces participants to the Pull System/Kanban principles and demonstrates how they can be applied to a variety of situations. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| Problem Solving | |
| Date/Time: | January 08, 2009 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | In this workshop you will learn a systematic approach to problem solving. The workshop covers the problem solving process and the tools to define and solve the root cause. Participants will get an opportunity to bring a problem for use as a case study exercise during the workshop. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| Quick Changeover | |
| Date/Time: | January 22, 2009 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | In this workshop you will obtain a thorough understanding of Quick Changeover/Setup Reduction concepts and principles. You will also get to know how each step of the Changeover Improvement Process contributes to setup reduction or elimination. This workshop applies the Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) system to analyze changeover and identify improvements. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| Cellular/Flow | |
| Date/Time: | February 05, 2009 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | In this workshop, you'll walk through the detailed; five-step process for designing and implementing work cells. You'll learn about various topics, including: plant layout implications, cell design, lead time, value-added versus non-value-added, point of use storage, and line balancing. A case study is included to apply principles learned in class to gain a solid foundation. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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| Kaizen Blitz/Event | |
| Date/Time: | March 19, 2009 at 8:00am to 4:30pm |
| Location: | College of DuPage, 2550 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532 |
| Price: | $375.00 |
| Details: | The Kaizen Blitz helps you implement improvements quickly and effectively. The Kaizen Blitz is a distinctly different way to get things done. This workshop is designed to help your organization plan and run a Kaizen Blitz or event in your manufacturing operation. Learn how to effectively plan and implement the systematic Kaizen Blitz and receive a number of useful tools to take back to your own manufacturing operation. Box lunches will be provided to all participants. A minimum of 10 participants are required to run the class--should the minimum number of participants not get met, then the class will be rescheduled. No cancellations will be excepted from 10 days prior to the class date, though substitutions will be encouraged. To register, call Vicki Shargo at 630.942.2180 or email shargo@cod.edu. |
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