The Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP) announced they are joining forces to host a community leadership forum to reimagine health care and discuss how employers and physicians can work together to improve the quality of care while lowering costs. The forum will bring together a host of influential Austin employers interested in exploring
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The Supervisor Certification curriculum targets firstline supervisors at manufacturing facilities with a comprehensive overview of supervisory principles. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, job instruction, employee relations, problem solving, and effective communication, the course teaches students the interpersonal strategies to become a productive and respected supervisor.
The Department of Defense has allocated grant dollars to help defense suppliers (including subs) that have seen a decrease in defense related work find new opportunities. You would be eligible even if your business has increased production but specific defense contracts or sub work for defense contractors has decreased. The reason for the grant is to make sure potential suppliers develop new business to retain their capabilities.
Voltabox of Texas is hosting the February ARMA Lean Plant tour at their new facility in Leander on the 28th at 2pm for manufacturer members. This event is open for ARMA Manufacturer Members only.
Learn how to develop a long-term system of continuous improvement and align improvement efforts with your organization’s top priorities.This training is designed for business professionals experienced in Lean Six Sigma implementation who have a strong analytical background and are preparing for a career beyond being an improvement project leader. Prior Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training recommended.
Learn to implement the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control roadmap to achieve objectives through enhanced Lean and Six Sigma methods. This training is designed for business professionals or companies who desire an understanding in the foundations of Lean Six Sigma and wish to have enterprise-wide benefits beyond basic improvement projects. No prior Lean Six Sigma training is required.
Join us Friday, February 24 for a lunch and learn about Cybersecurity in Manufacturing. John Romero, the Program Director of Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, will be giving a special presentation on Cyber Security Issues Facing Manufacturers.
The ISO 9001:2015 Transition comprehensive 1-day workshop will introduce the new ISO high-level structure for management system standards (Annex SL) and review the changes between ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2015. Presenter, Kristin Wheatley, will provide information that will enable participants to identify the key gaps in their current Quality Management System (QMS) and start planning the transition to the new requirements.
Join us February 13th for a seminar facilitated by OSHA, TCEQ, Berg Compliance Solutions, LLC, and Beveridge & Diamond. This seminar will cover which environmental, health & safety laws apply to Texas manufacturers, how to manage them, and the significant liabilities companies face when failing to do so.
Join us on January 26th for a tour of three exciting Austin facilities: Wayne Fueling, HID Global, and Oskar Blues Brewery.
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