Training & Workshops
UW-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center is here for you. Join us for monthly informational webinars. We're working to help you succeed and grow.
2024 Manufacturing Advantage Webinars
August
13 - ExporTech Webinar
- Provide your company with a systematic process for entering or expanding in global markets
- Connect you with the best international business experts in the region
- Assist you in developing a peer-reviewed export growth plan in 12 weeks
- Generate measurable results for committed C-level participants
- Involve a unique combination of innovative group sessions and individualized coaching
September
10 - Lean Flow Webinar
A journey of continuous improvement - tools and success stories from real Wisconsin manufacturers!
October
8 - Machine Automation Tech Webinar
November
Join us for an insightful webinar on Supplier Scouting with Peg Dorn from the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) and Ted Theyerl from the Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC). Peg & Ted will delve into the MEP Supplier Scouting process, offering guidance on how the process works and how manufacturers can get started.
December
13 - WI Dept of Revenue Webinar
Presenter: John Koskinen, Chief Economist at Wisconsin Department of Revenue Economic awareness and the State of Wisconsin Manufacturing trends will be discussed.
Webinar Attendee Hub
Connect with other attendees and find recordings of previous webinars on the Attendee Hub. Please note this site is only available after registering for one or more webinar.
Past Manufacturing Advantage Participant"...MOC has a good grip on what manufacturing needs."
Previous Workshops:
Recordings of previous webinars available on the MOC Youtube Channel.
This One Thing Will Make You a Better Manufacturing Executive
Assistive Technology + Assessment with Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI)
The State of Manufacturing in Wisconsin
Design for Large Part 3D Printing
Digital Work Instructions for Lean Mixed Model Flow Line
Collaborating with Employees - Improving Culture & Processes
Smart Automation Strategies for Manufacturing 4.0
Psychologically Healthy Workplace
Cybersecurity Series
- Sorry, Gone Phishing! Simple email test of your company
- The S&M of Social Media: Security and privacy on Facebook and LinkedIn
- Got You! Dark web scan and FREE awareness tools
- Password: admin!RUKIDDING2020? Authentication tips and tricks
- Measure What You Treasure: KISS metrics for executives: firewalls, logs, updates and audits
Driving Business Success Through Data, Analytics and Business Intelligence
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software
Developing the skills to thrive in today's constantly changing marketplaces. Learn to train and retain the people you have.
The 1-day simulation aims to teach and practice Improvement KATA, Coaching KATA, and how they interact with the TWI programs. You will be trained in the use of it and how you can use the method in your organization to create an improvement culture consisting of competence, common language and a short learning cycle. This ensures continued positive development in your Lean work. You will also get insight into what is required to organize you for a possible KATA launch.
Develop basic stability of your processes and improvement habits that both live and thrive in dynamic environments. TWI and Kata will boost your operational strategy.
Participate in this globally recognized simulation that illustrates the interaction between the TWI and KATA programs in a realistic, fun and playful way.
TWI is about | Toyota KATA is about | |
---|---|---|
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
Meet the Instructor, Mike Braml
With more than 30 years of manufacturing and service industry experience in manufacturing management and continuous improvement efforts, Mike has a history of success helping diverse enterprises gain competitive advantage and position themselves for robust futures.
Mike’s broad continuous improvement experience includes Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC Implementations. Mike is certified in Production and Inventory Management through APICS, he is a senior member in the Society of Industrial Engineers. He was Certified by NIST MEP as Lean Instructor for Lean 101, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Setup Reduction, Plant Layout, Kaizen Events, Cell Design, Kanban Systems, and Standard Work with extensive experience implementing Lean for many small and medium sized companies.
Mike is now a TWI Institute Master Trainer for the JI, JR, JM, JS and PS programs and specializes in developing the:
- 3 Training Within Industry (TWI) front-line leadership skills of Leading, Instructing and Improving.
- Improvement and Coaching Kata patterns outlined in “Toyota Kata” (Mike Rother).