Providing Systems and Solutions to help
Vermont Manufacturers
Innovate, Plan, Perform and Grow
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VMEC E-NEWS BRIEFS - ISSUE 32 - APRIL 2018
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BUSINESS OWNER / CEO CORNER
This executive level summit will prepare organizations to understand, decipher and leverage the powerful technologies and strategies that are becoming available. NOTE: There are discounts available for companies from Vermont who use the codes below:
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Obtain a 40% registration fee discount on the Robotics & AI Summit in Boston. Your code is: VTMEC
- Obtain a 30% discount on RBR Insider. Your code is: RBRiVTMEC
Questions? Contact J
essie Steinberg,
Marketing Manager, RoboBusiness at [email protected] or (508) 663-1500 ext. 490.
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INNOVATION, GROWTH and
TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION
Innovation Engineering® Quick Start, Spring 2018 (exact dates and venue TBD soon!)
Where ANYONE Can Learn Reliable Systems & Tools for being more innovative in their current job RIGHT NOW.
The aim of this 3 session course
is to JUMP START YOUR BRAIN by teaching you proven validated reliable methods for thinking smarter, faster, and more innovatively.
No matter your role in the organization, this course will teach you how to create, communicate and accelerate ideas.
These can be ideas for working smarter at your current job or ideas for new / improved products, services and systems.
The course is unlike anything you've ever attended.
Instead of hours of lectures you spend 95% of your time in hands- on lab assignments and direct application to your work.
Instead of abstract theory you learn step-by-step methods for HOW to make innovation without being a "creative" or "risk-taker."
For information on IEQS
, please contact either:
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OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE and CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
VMEC staff members Jon Bates, Karl Swanke and Carla Wuthrich receive new certifications
VMEC is please to announce Jon Bates, Karl Swanke and Carla Wuthrich have completed the requirements to be named Innovation Engineering
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Blue Belts; Jon has also been certified as a Toyota Kata trainer with the ability to deliver the Train Develop Optimize 10-hour Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata program.
Jon is now one of sixteen trained trainers in the world for this valuable program!
MEP National Network Profile Check out how VMEC and our sister centers around the country work for you as "The Go-To Experts for Advancing Manufacturing".
NEW Industry 4.0 Video available Industry 4.0 technologies is said to represent the key challenge and most significant cost saving and revenue growth opportunity facing small- and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers across the near, moderate and long-term time horizons. This 3-minute clip is worth viewing!
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WORKFORCE STRATEGIES and TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Lean Accounting and Accounting for Lean - June 19, Burlington
This workshop is designed for both manufacturing leaders AND their financial counterparts to encourage a greater level of alignment between Lean operations and accounting. It is highly recommended that CEO's, CFO's, Controllers, Directors of Human Resources, Operations Managers and other leaders from companies committed to Lean transformation attend this workshop as a team.
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RESOURCES for VERMONT MANUFACTURERS
Women Business Owners Network Spring Conference - April 24, Colchester
Whether you need a strategy to decide what growth opportunities are worth your investment, are looking for an easier way to manage your business so you can enjoy a little down time, or need to hit 'refresh' for inspiration, the WBON Spring Conference, "Systematizing for Success",
has something for you.
VMEC's Lisa Henderson and Carla Wuthrich will be presenting an afternoon workshop, "Actions for Increased Efficiency: Developing a Lean Office".
Training And Matchmaker Event - Government to Industry: Bridging Opportunities - June 20 & 21, Killington
The key to selling goods and services to government agencies is understanding how the procurement system works and what government entities need today and tomorrow. This State of Vermont, Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) event is a not-to-be-missed opportunity that can help foster business partnerships between the government, its prime contractors and businesses. Check back here often as details become available. VMEC is a sponsor of this event.
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