LBS0096 - Manufacturing Overview and Trends
Course Description
Manufacturing is a vital factor in the United States in order to maintain world leadership in innovation. Review existing manufacturing practices and trends within a global economy. Learn ways companies create competitive advantage through manufacturing principles and network design models. Discover current and future approaches companies use to integrate manufacturing as a core competency within their supply chain strategy. Discuss job roles and career paths that exist in the Manufacturing sector and the career paths that exist within it.
Course Outline
In this course you will participate in:
- Introductions and discussions of goals for the session
- A multi-slide presentation provided by the Instructor
- Open discussion and Q&A throughout the session
- A short quiz at the completion of the presentation and discussion to assess learnings
- A brief course survey about your experience
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the nature of global manufacturing as part of today's business operations.
- Review existing and potential manufacturing network strategy and model options and evaluate the challenges and opportunities of each.
- Explain how a product “comes to life” through the manufacturing approach
- Discuss the varied interactional elements of manufacturing network design, including product design, engineering, planning, procurement, and manufacturing management.
- Understand the ways that organizations can develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Review the types of operational metrics and key performance indicators (KPI's) associated with a manufacturing environment.
- Describe the types of roles and career opportunities that exist within a manufacturing environment.
Scholarship Opportunity
This class is part of a scholarship program through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Paths to College and Career grant program.
Apply here at least 2 weeks before the start date of your desired class to find out if you are eligible for a scholarship. Funding is limited.
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Instructors
- Steve Schoultz
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- Supply Chain Specialist Badge : Supply Chain