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Training Within Industry (TWI) Executive Overview
December 17
8:00 am registration
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
CREED Vail Conf. Rm.
$55 registration fee
Intro to Supply Chain Optimization Webinar
January 17
11:00 am - noon
Online
No fee
Two-Day Supply Chain Training Seminar
Monday, Feb 24: Risk Management Tuesday, Feb 25: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) $395 for two-day attendance
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Supplier Scouting Opportunity from NIST MEP
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Electro-Motive Diesel is seeking domestic supply of a Powertrain Torsional Coupling to replace their current foreign-produced coupling.
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| Training Within Industry Executive Overview | | |
Join Rosie the Riveter and learn more about Training Within Industry (TWI) at our upcoming seminar
Training Within Industry or TWI was developed in the U.S. during WWII to train replacements of an industrial workforce off to fight a war. It provided rapid and consistent training and is recognized as part of what helped the Allied forces secure victory as they boosted industrial production and out-produced the enemy. TWI was an absolute success:
Of 600 companies using TWI, 100% realized a 25% improvement in grievances and training time. Over 85% of companies reduced by 25% or more labor hours and production time. And more than half saw a significant reduction in scrap.
Training Within Industry (TWI) will help you:
- Sustain continuous improvement gains
- Transfer skills to new workforce
- Achieve Standard Work and adherence to it
- Develop a workforce committed to continuous improvement
- Facilitate a healthy and productive culture
At this session you will learn how to use TWI effectively in your company and the TWI founding principle of Five Basic Needs of effective supervisors:
- Knowledge of Work
- Knowledge of Responsibilities
- Skills to Instruct
- Skills to Improve Methods
- Skills to Lead
There will also be a comprehensive overview of each of the TWI modules: Job Instruction, Job Relations, Job Methods, Job Safety, and Counseling and how they are all inter-related to solidify the process known as the deployment model.
Training Within Industry Executive Overview
December 17th
Registration begins at 8 am
Seminar starts promptly at 8:30 am
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Free parking
Lunch provided
$55 registration fee
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| Supply Chain Event in January | | |
Introduction to Supply Chain Optimization webinar to be followed by a two-day seminar in February
"A company's supply chain is its lifeblood, a critical contributor to profitability and shareholder value."
- Celia Brown, FORBES
Due to ever increasing volatility in the global manufacturing environment, companies can no longer rely on a strategy of lowest price, shortest lead time and acceptable quality. Today, high-performing, optimized supply chains are collaborative through their multiple tiers. They quickly identify and mitigate volatility and have the capability to develop, manufacture and distribute new or improved products more rapidly than ever before.
Learn how to optimize functionality of your supply chain while minimizing operating costs by participating in the following upcoming CAMT Supply Chain Optimization events:
Intro to Supply Chain Optimization
Friday, January 17th
11:00 am - noon
Free online event
Two-Day Seminar
Day one: Risk Management
Monday, February 24th
- Understand the impact of risk events for which no risk management strategy exists
- Recognize the necessity of a risk management strategy
- Create a risk impact analysis
- Learn how to estimate the financial impact of a potential risk event
- Incorporate financial considerations within the Total Cost of Ownership model
At the conclusion of the session, you will have a clear understanding of risk management, its financial implications, and the necessity of a risk management plan.
Day two: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Tuesday, February 25th
- An overview of Total Cost of Ownership concepts
- Review of key elements of TCO
- Contrast Piece-Part Variance method with TCO costing
- Understand the importance of implementing an effective TCO strategy
- Demonstrate the use of the TCO calculator
- Learn how to input data, interpret results, and use the output of the analysis to make strategic sourcing decisions
Who should attend?
Financial Managers, Program Managers,
and Supply Chain Managers
Event fee: $395/person
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| STEM School Students Take Tour of Sparkfun | | |
Students get an exclusive tour and are inspired to change their Christmas lists!
 50 students from a North Denver STEM school were recently treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the inner workings of Sparkfun. Located in Boulder, Sparkfun is the world's largest manufacturer of open source hardware. They also produce a number of educational gadgets and kits, including one that teaches kids to assemble their own mini computer complete with an LCD screen. After touring all aspects of the business, from design to engineering, manufacturing to shipping, several of the students reportedly expanded their Christmas lists to include a wide array of technical Sparkfun gadgets. Third grader Kylan even decided that he wants to work at Sparkfun when he grows up! Learn more about Sparkfun here! |
| Certifiably Green Denver Funding Available in Certain Areas of Denver | | |
CGD has funding available to assist with the implementation "green" projects in the Globeville,
Elyria-Swansea, Cole and Clayton neighborhoods.
Denver's Department of Environmental Health received funding to assist up to 75 businesses within the designated neighborhoods. The partnership will focus on improving small business health, air & water quality and minimize waste.
Goals:
- Reduce energy use
- Reduce water use
- Reduce waste
- Create sustainable businesses in Denver
Services include:
- Personalized assessment from a FREE business sustainability advisor with the City & County of Denver.
- Action plan and ongoing assistance with:
- Energy
- Water
- Waste
- Chemicals
- Receive a Sustainable Business Kit (up to $1,500 per businesses) towards:
- Energy efficient lighting (LED exit signs)
- Programmable thermostat & motion sensor
- "Green" cleaning supplies
- High-efficiency water fixtures
- Recycling bins
- Referral to Denver Water for a free water audit
If your business is located in one of the following neighborhoods: Globeville, Elyria-Swansea, Cole or Clayton and you would like to apply for the CGD funding, please call 720-865-5457.
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| TAA CHAMP Grant and HB-1165: Creating a Pipeline of Future Skilled Employees | | |
The latest endeavors to address the need for highly-skilled workers in Colorado manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing in Colorado generates $17 billion in annual domestic product, and our state is investing in its request for an increase of in-demand, highly skilled workers.
This year, Colorado legislators passed House Bill 13-1165 which supports a Manufacturing Career Pathway for our
K-20 education and employment workforce systems. The term "career pathway" indicates a clear sequence of
connected education and training programs for obtaining cumulative skills and certifications, allowing individuals
to seek both entry level employment and career advancement.
This year, the Federal Government awarded Colorado a $25 million TAA CHAMP grant to substantially improve Advanced Manufacturing training equipment infrastructure, courses, and programs at eight of our community colleges.
The goals for House Bill 13-1165 and the TAA CHAMP grant include:
- Identifying workforce skill needs of Colorado manufacturers.
- Creating paths and opportunities to earn credits which lead to industry-recognized postsecondary
- credentials.
- Helping workers enter or advance a manufacturing career. Interactive career mapping and job
- placements are examples.
Look for opportunities to be at the forefront of this
exciting endeavor for Colorado's manufacturers!
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Innovative Manufacturer: Janska
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Manufacturer of women's outerwear and accessories
Janska
Jon C. Thomas, Vice President
Briefly describe your companies products and services
Janska designs, manufactures and distributes women's outerwear and accessories. We currently serve over 900 women's specialty shops in the United States and Canada and 10 catalogs.
What makes your company unique?
Janska was born from a literal dream by its founder Jan Erickson. We have a mission of comforting millions and millions of people with Janska's stylish, colorful garments. All of our garments are manufactured in the United States and about 20% of them are manufactured in our own facility in Colorado Springs.
What is a recent highlight of your company's success?
Janska was one of 50 companies recognized as "Companies to Watch in 2012" and as the "2012 Small Business of the Year" by the Colorado Springs Chapter of SCORE. Janska was also a Rising Star 2013 Outerwear finalist presented by the Fashion Group International of Denver.
How is your company advancing the industry?
We are actively seeking to bring greater collaboration and cohesiveness to the garment industry in Colorado. We believe through shared experiences we can further all apparel manufacturers in Colorado. We advocate the expansion of US made garments. Within Colorado Springs, we are working with local community colleges to create programs to train sewing operators to create a larger workforce for garment manufacturers in Colorado Springs.
Where do you see your company in five years?
We have a goal of reaching $10 million in revenue in the next five years. We plan on exporting to at least five countries. We also plan on having our internal sewing manufacturing division produce more than 50% of our garments. We view Janska as a nationally recognized brand exemplifying excellence and comforting millions and millions of people.
Find out more about Janska here
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| IndustryWeek Article of Interest | |
 The iGeneration Comes to Manufacturing (We Hope) Companies are employing new outreach, technologies and training methods to help ensure that millennials don't become manufacturing's lost generation. |
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