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Best Practices in Supply Chain Execution: AMR's Insight, SAP's Vision and Sony's Innovation
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Sponsored by SAP

Hear how Sony has achieved a higher level of efficiency within its logistics, transportation and fulfillment -- by making supply chain execution part of its strategy. Tap into best practices in supply chain execution that you can apply to your own operations.

Future of Manufacturing Study, Insights and Warnings: A Roundtable of Industry Experts Weigh In
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Sponsored by Crowe Horwath LLP

A roundtable of industry experts examines the future of manufacturing, as they interpret results of a recent IW study of 360 manufacturing execs. The experts will provide their insights on market pressures, erosion of longstanding customer-supplier relationships, and much more. Learn about tomorrow's trends.



Paid Online Training

Online Training Program: "I've Completed My Value Stream Map...Now What?"
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sponsored by IndustryWeek, in partnership with BMGI

Times are tough, but if you want to make progress on Lean, you need to train your team! Send your team to IndustryWeek's 4-hour online training on value stream assessment.

Value stream mapping is an important tool for process improvement. But drawing data boxes, flow lines and kaizen bursts is easy, compared to the difficult task of actually implementing your value stream map. By attending this training, your team will learn how to create a workable improvement plan from start to finish. Led by certified Lean master Wes Waldo, this online training is an easy, affordable way to boost your Lean performance.

Learn Toyota Production Methods, Adapted to the U.S.
Available for immediate viewing

Learn about the Milliken Performance System, a daily management method similar to the Toyota Production System, but adapted to the U.S. Dig into the details during this 4-hour online training. Learn operational strategies from the only U.S. company that has won both Japan's and America's top manufacturing award. You'll immediately understand why the Milliken Performance System is superior to single-point solutions like Lean and Six Sigma.

How To Run a Successful Kaizen Event
Available for immediate viewing

Times are tough, but if you want to make progress on Lean, training is important! View this 4-hour online training session to learn how you can plan and deliver fast-paced Kaizen events that are fun and engaging. Led by certified Lean master Wes Waldo, this online training session is an easy, affordable way to boost your Lean performance.



On-Demand Webinars
How a Chemical Manufacturer Boosted Safety, Operational Excellence, and Efficiency with Mobility
Sponsored by Motorola
11- 05- 2009
Capture More Revenue: How Cost Management Helps You Get The Most From Your ERP System
Sponsored by Infor
10- 22- 2009
Feeding Your Product Pipeline: Ensure Your Product Development Investments Drive Productivity
Sponsored by Siemens PLM Software and IBM
10- 20- 2009
Operational Excellence Online Conference
Sponsored by IndustryWeek
10- 14- 2009
Integrated Processes: The Key to a Successful Merger, Acquisition, or Divestiture
Sponsored by SAP, HP, and itelligence
09- 29- 2009
Demand Management: A Game Changing Competitive Advantage
Sponsored by Kinaxis and PRTM
09- 24- 2009
Advanced Lean Techniques: Become Even More Efficient Today
Sponsored by Epicor
09- 17- 2009
Achieving Manufacturing Clarity, Agility & Efficiency: A Best Practices Discussion Featuring PepsiCo
Sponsored by SAP and IBM
09- 15- 2009
Study Finds Mobile Applications are Key to Productivity: Featuring a Case Study with PPG Industries
Sponsored by Motorola
09- 10- 2009
What Manufacturers Need To Know About Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) and How To Prepare
Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers
09- 01- 2009
The Do's and Don'ts for Making Your Manufacturing Operations Strategy a Success
Sponsored by Apriso
08- 27- 2009
How Flextronics Energized Its Complex Supply Chain
Sponsored by SAP
08- 20- 2009
Consumer Product Manufacturers: Tap Into Existing Customers to Survive the Downturn
Sponsored by SAP
08- 19- 2009
Protect Your Profitability: Collaborative Supply and Demand Planning
Sponsored by SAP
08- 13- 2009
Drive Efficiency in Your Manufacturing Operations
Sponsored by SAP
07- 30- 2009
The Need for Speed: Breaking Barriers with 3D Technology
Sponsored by Dassault Systèmes
07- 21- 2009
The New Manufacturing Ultimatum: Cut Costs by 50% in Five Years
Sponsored by Apriso
06- 25- 2009
Manufacturing Competitiveness online conference
Sponsored by IndustryWeek
05- 19- 2009
Apply Lean Principles to Plant Communications and Achieve Dramatic Savings
Sponsored by Motorola
05- 14- 2009
Real Savings Through PLM-Enabled Collaboration: A Review of Industry Experiences
Sponsored by PTC
04- 30- 2009
Increase Your Production Efficiency in a Challenging Economic Environment: How to Achieve a Quick ROI
Sponsored by Intercim and Dassault Systèmes
04- 16- 2009
4 Ways to Bridge the Lean Performance Gap
Sponsored by Infor
03- 31- 2009
Weathering the Storm: 6 Practical Tips for Controlling Labor Costs and Boosting Productivity Today
Sponsored by Kronos Incorporated
03- 26- 2009
Running Lean -- Not Scared -- with Mobility
Sponsored by Motorola
03- 05- 2009
The Real-Time Plant: How Mobility Is Giving Manufacturers Greater Productivity
Sponsored by Epicor
02- 18- 2009
Your New Year's Resolution: Embracing Lean
Sponsored by Microsoft Dynamics
02- 12- 2009
Case Study: Schlumberger Uses Product Lifecycle Management to Reduce Costs and Time to Market
Sponsored by Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA family of products
02- 05- 2009
Change Your Processes: How Volvo CE Improved Manufacturing Efficiency and Reduced Costs
Sponsored by Apriso
01- 29- 2009
Senior Management Briefing: What Your Lean and Six Sigma People Don't Want You to Know
Sponsored by Realization Technologies
01- 22- 2009
Adopting Lean Manufacturing in a Lean Economy
Sponsored by Infor
01- 15- 2009
Highlights from Toyota Talent: Developing People the Toyota Way
Sponsored by SAP and itelligence
12- 18- 2008
What Manufacturers Need to Know About International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and How Your Company Can Prepare
Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers
12- 08- 2008
Gain Agility and Operational Control Through Networked Business Models: Featuring Forrester Research, Inc.
Sponsored by Sterling Commerce
12- 04- 2008
6 Key Metrics for Measuring Lean Success
Sponsored by Infor
11- 20- 2008
Lean and Six Sigma in Our Turbulent Economy
Sponsored by SAP and itelligence
11- 12- 2008