A value stream map is a standardized model used to layout the stream of value adding activities in a process while overlaying material flow, information flow, and non-value adding waste information to provide a qualitative picture of the actual process in a facility.
Team Involvement Problem Solving September 21, 23, 25, 2020 9:00am - 12:00pm Training Description: Problem Solving for Lean is an eight-hour course that teaches a structured, team-based, root cause-oriented problem-solving process that supports the elimination of impediments to process flow. This highly interactive course leads participants through an understanding of problem-solving skills and tools such […]
Manufacturers in the DoD supply chain are required to have adequate information security measures in place to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Starting in 2020, independent auditors will be assessing manufacturers' security posture, which will determine which contracts they can bid. This session will provide an overview of these requirements and the various options available to ensure compliance with them.
Tax Incentives for Real Estate Expansion Projects During the Pandemic and Beyond As many Massachusetts businesses re-open, manufacturing companies that have expansion plans may benefit from a variety of state and local tax incentives. Whether a company plans to renovate an existing facility, relocate, construct a new facility, or create or retain jobs, there are […]
Industry 4.0 Machine Metrics IoT September 30 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT MassMEP, along with partner MachineMetrics invites you to attend an information session about a fully grant-funded collaborative Industry 4.0 training program on the IoT. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the digital transformation of traditional manufacturing operations to achieve next-level productivity gains. […]
COVID-19 has made health and safety in the workplace a major priority for businesses everywhere. In addition to your full-time job, are you also now responsible for safety? If so, we can help. Let us give you the Cliffs Notes version of being a safety professional in our Virtual Safety Program for emerging leaders. Let […]
Manufacturing Symposium Topic: Massachusetts Driving the Future of Manufacturing – M-ERT Date: Friday, October 9, 2020 Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm Host: John Killam, President MassMEP Guests: Panelist: Mike Kennealy Secretary Of Housing and Economic Development Carolyn Kirk, MassTech Collaborative Mike Tamasi, AccuRounds Description: Manufacturing is essential to the Massachusetts economy, especially during these pandemic times. […]
Spinnaker Venture Partners will be discussing Industry 4.0 Strategy Development and the New Normal for manufacturing. Join us to hear Spinnaker Venture Partners Managing Directors, Mark Roth and Gregg Bauer take you into the 4th Industrial Revolution for Manufacturing.
Robotics in Manufacturing October 14 @ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT We believe technology can help power U.S. manufacturers to be competitive throughout the world. The purpose of this event is to highlight some of the challenges that our manufactures face, raise the awareness of some of the latest robotic enabling technologies that are […]
NEW Front Line Supervisor Apprenticeship Training TRAINING DESCRIPTION: Operational Excellence for Supervisors consists of 3 modules, Leadership Skills, Manufacturing Principles, and Problem Solving. This course is delivered over a 12-month span and is designed to provide both awareness and education through classroom and actual “hands-on” exercises in the work environment with an emphasis on the […]
