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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 what job roles and career paths exist in the Manufacturing sector and the career paths that exist within it.

Course Outline

In this course, each participant will take part in:

  1. Introductions and discussions of goals for the session
  2. A multi-slide presentation provided by the Instructor
  3. Open discussion and Q&A throughout the session
  4. A short quiz at the completion of the presentation and discussion to assess learnings
  5. 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.

Instructors

  • Steve Schoultz

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Section Title
Manufacturing Overview and Trends
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $159.00
Instructors
  • Steve Schoultz
Section Title
Manufacturing Overview and Trends
Type
In-Person
Days
W
Time
12:30PM to 3:30PM
Dates
Aug 07, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $159.00
Instructors
  • Steve Schoultz
Section Title
Manufacturing Overview and Trends
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Oct 08, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Location
  • Harper Learning & Career Center, Prospect Heights
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $159.00
Instructors
  • Steve Schoultz
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