Massachusetts is leading manufacturing into the future – The Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative
Manufacturing in Massachusetts –Branding for the Future of Manufacturing Importance of Manufacturing to the Massachusetts Ecosystem
Developing future talent in Advanced Manufacturing at such an opportune moment in time, as manufacturing has been the champion in the fight against COVID-19.
Date: Friday, January 22, 2021
Description: Advanced manufacturing is the future and we need skilled workers to sustain that future. The Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative is working on marketing and branding manufacturing now to build the demand for the future.
Host:
Mike Tamasi, President & CEO AccuRounds
A second-generation owner, Michael has worked in the family business since 1985. He is responsible for the overall strategy and organizational alignment guided by "The Path to Perfection” – providing an opportunity for every member of the AccuRounds team. Michael is intensely focused on enterprise excellence driven by continuous improvement principles, initiating the focus on world-class manufacturing in 1995.
Michael is very active in industry and educational organizations including government appointments to the Massachusetts Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, currently serving as Co-Chair, and previously sitting on the MA STEM Advisory Council. Michael continues his STEM awareness contributions thru the SE MA STEM Network. He is the Chairman of Business Leaders United, a group led by the National Skills Coalition in Washington DC.
Guests:
Kelley French, Deputy Director Masshire
Experienced leader with an impressive history of fundraising and program development to achieve the organizational mission and address the needs of the participants served. Conceives a strategic vision and the resources to fulfill that vision, including inspiring staff and partners to attain successful outcomes. A professional and dynamic leader with a track record of establishing lasting partnerships, meeting or exceeding the performance requirements of funders, and managing budgets and resources. Extensive experience administering not-for-profits and funding from federal, state, and private sources.
Dave Cruise, President & Chief Executive Officer MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board
Formerly, the Executive Director of Human Resources for the Public Schools of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Sean Killam, Director of Public Affairs MassMEP
Sean Killam is a lifelong learner, legal scholar, business innovator, economist, civil and political rights advocate, and a former Assistant District Attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has the reputation of being a passionate advocate for public-private partnerships, with a particular emphasis on redefining the role of corporate governance to address societal concerns in areas where positive bottom-line impact can also be demonstrated. As the director of public affairs at MassMEP, Sean is responsible for aligning stakeholder interests, leveraging the science of influence to achieve data-driven results and successful business strategies statewide.
Sean holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a JD from Suffolk Law School.
Digitalization of Your Production System I4.0 Info Session – Virtual Session
Why Industry 4.0 in Manufacturing Now?
Unlocking the value of your organization.
We are excited to present our first Industry 4.0 Roundtable! At this event, you will learn how the digitalization of your organization can open up endless possibilities to improve cost, quality, and delivery. Throughout this roundtable, our experts will guide you through the first steps in your roadmap of transformational solutions with Industry 4.0.
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's how resilient manufacturing is in Massachusetts. Now as we enter 2021, Manufacturing is making its mark within our own borders and Industry 4.0 is one piece in the progression of manufacturing. MassMEP has asked Spinnaker Venture partners to hold a one-hour virtual information session to highlight the foundation of Industry 4.0. This hour is to give you an insight on Why you would implement Industry 4.0 for the growth and continuous improvement with your company, team, and clients. Join us for this virtual meeting.
"A digital agenda requires breaking down "data silos” and building successful processes that encompass the entire organization. Successful industrial transformation initiatives require understanding the anatomy of change, your organizational maturity, and the ability to use the forces of change to drive transformation.” Industry Week
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – Virtual
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.
This communication was prepared under contract with the State of Vermont, as fiscal agent for the New England Collaborative, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the New England Collaborative and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the participating states.
Pandemic Exit Plan Info Session
In this information session, Exolytic and Safety Trainers will provide information on the steps to help manufactures actively take control of their company for 2021 this hour-long session will provide insights into the level one workshop that will be part instructional and part practical creating a pandemic exit plan for your company.
Agile Manufacturing Information Session – Online
MassMEP 27A Midstate Drive, Auburn, MA, United StatesIn this one-hour information session, you will learn how in the current climate of today, American business is grounded in innovation and while most companies start out with a novel idea, staying innovative in your industry requires dedication. Learn how the Agile Operating Model is helping companies stay competitive and encourages continual innovation. This course delivers insights into the Agile Methodology allowing executives to understand if Agile is a fit for their company. This course will also outline a few basic steps to help prepare a company for a successful Agile Transformation.
TRAINING OBJECTIVE:
This course is designed for company executives to learn the benefits of an Agile operating model and help them to evaluate if this would be something appropriate for their company. Participants will learn about the foundations of Agile along with the values that the 12 Agile Principles were built on. The course will deliver a few basic techniques to prepare for an Agile journey. This training will also include various examples of successful Agile journeys and lessons learned.
SKILL ATTAINMENT:
This course will provide a brief overview of the Agile Operating Model and the key benefits of adopting the methodology. In addition, the training will help to evaluate if Agile is a good match with your company’s culture and needs.
Skills include:
- Evaluate company readiness for an operating model change
- Build appreciation for the Agile operating model’s values and principles
- Understanding of Agile benefits versus traditional project management
- Insights on new, more agile ways of working to better promote collaboration, speed to market, and innovation
- Increased knowledge of Agile roles, tools and ceremonies
- Awareness of how teams and product progress is planned and tracked within an Agile operating model
NextFlex Massachusetts Node Webinar
The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) at MassTech Collaborative together with the University of Massachusetts Lowell are initiating a webinar series for the NextFlex¨ Massachusetts Node.
- Collaboration opportunities;
- Posted job openings;
- Internships;
- Resources list; and
- Company spotlights.
Pandemic Exit Plan Training: Instructional Part One of Two – SBDAP Virtual Event
This training session was created through the Pandemic Exit Plan information session.
This is part one of the two-part training with Exolytic and Safety Trainers: Instructional with Jim Saropoulos from Exolytic. In this training Jim will provide details and specifics for the instructional implementation to help manufacturers actively take control of their company for 2021 in this level one workshop in creating a pandemic exit plan for your company.
Part two of the two-part training with Exolytic and Safety Trainers: Practical will take place March 23, & 25, 2021. Upon registering for this training you will be confirmed to attend all sessions over the two-weeks with three hours on each date listed.
Companies attending this training must be registered with the Small Business Direct Access program with the Commonwealth.
Front Line Supervisor Apprenticeship Training Consortium Info Session
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 Scientific Method of problem-solving, team building, and conflict resolution. These are competency-based skills: managers and trainers will evaluate progress and determine the level of competence achieved throughout the apprenticeship period.
- 1-year training program, 3 per class/month
- delivered virtually
- 3 training modules - leadership skills, manufacturing principles, problem-solving
- registered apprenticeship (company will become a "co-sponsor" with MassMEP)
- qualifies for MA Registered Apprentice Tax Credit ($4,800/apprentice)
- funding support available through the Workforce Training Fund
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Supervisors and Work Leaders that responsible for and coordinate the activities of production workers, such as inspectors, machine setters, assemblers, fabricators, and maintenance.
ISO Internal Auditor 9001:2015 – Small Business Direct Access (SBDAP)
MassMEP 27A Midstate Drive, Auburn, MA, United StatesThis is a 4-day training see recurring event
Who Should Attend: This course is recommended for anyone involved in designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a quality management system and/or performing internal audits of a quality management system, such as quality officers, managers, and auditors. No prior knowledge of auditing, quality management systems, or ISO 9001:2008 is required prior to attending this course.
Course Highlights / Topics Covered:
- The process approach, performance indicators and risk
- The "Plan-Do-Check-Act” principle
- The key elements of a quality management system, management of documents/records, deviations, corrective and preventive actions
- Management responsibility, management representative and management review
- Measurement, analysis and continuous improvement on customer satisfaction, quality management effectiveness through internal audits, process performance and conformity to product requirements
- What are internal audits
- Why are internal audits conducted
- What preparatory work should be carried out before an audit
- What to pay attention to during the audit
- What is a good audit report
- What aspects are important in monitoring audit results, corrective and preventive actions
Students will benefit by:
- Learning how to plan, conduct, and report quality audit results
- Enhancing your understanding of the components of an internal quality audit program
- Gaining an in-depth understanding of ISO 9001 requirements
- Getting answers to your toughest audit questions
Capturing a working knowledge of the practices, roles and responsibilities of an auditor
Pandemic Exit Plan Training: Practical Part Two of Two – SBDAP Virtual Event
This training session was created through the Pandemic Exit Plan information session.
This is part two of the two-part training with Exolytic and Safety Trainers, Practical: with Darcy Cook from Safety Trainers. In this training Darcy will provide hands-on, practical implementation on the steps you learned during the instructional training, to help manufacturers actively take control of their company for 2021 in this level one workshop in creating a pandemic exit plan for your company.
Companies attending this training must be registered with the Small Business Direct Access program with the Commonwealth. REGISTER WITH COMMCORP
MedAccred MedMMAP Webinar Series: Session One
GROW AND PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS’ MEDICAL DEVICE SALES THROUGH MEDACCRED AND MEDMMAP: Webinar 1 of 4 with Edwards Life Sciences & TG3 Electronics
Are you targeting the medical device market as part of your business’ growth plans?
Possibly searching for ways to diversify your sales?
Or maybe your company is heavily invested in the medical device market and needs to protect its revenue base and maintain competitiveness?
The MedAccred certification and the supporting MedMMAP program -Medical Manufacturers MedAccred¨ Accreditation Pathway (MedMMAP)–may help accelerate your business plans in the medical device sector while improving your critical processes.OEMs, who started the program in 2012to reduce product recalls, are increasingly requiring the MedAccred certification from their supply chains to maximize patient safety and improve quality. Suppliers who have earned the certification note their sales growth, reduced costs related to scrap and rework, and increased prospects across the medical device sector.The national network of Manufacturing Extension Partnerships –MEP Centers –is managing the government-fundedMedMMAP program to help manufacturers, who are strategically growing in the medical device sector, to get started with their MedAccred certification. Selected businesses will become part of the MedMMAP program and work with MEP subject matter experts on evaluating their critical processes and help them prepare for certification by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) for MedAccred. PRI is the exclusive non-profit accreditor for NADCAP –commonly used in the aerospace and defense industry since the 1990s –and MedAccred.Don’t take our word for it. Please register for one of our free webinar events to learn more about MedAccred and MedMMAP from OEMs driving the certification, suppliers who earned the accreditation, and MEP Centers (Manufacturing Extension Partnerships) supporting manufacturers throughout the country.Hear directly from executives why OEMs view this accreditation as critical to the future of their supply chains and how MedMMAP and MedAccred have transformed how they do business in the medical device industry.
Click on this Link to register!
MedAccred MedMMAP Webinar Series: Session Two
GROW AND PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS’ MEDICAL DEVICE SALES THROUGH MEDACCRED AND MEDMMAP: Webinar 2 of 4 with Stryker
Are you targeting the medical device market as part of your business’ growth plans?
Possibly searching for ways to diversify your sales?
Or maybe your company is heavily invested in the medical device market and needs to protect its revenue base and maintain competitiveness?
The MedAccred certification and the supporting MedMMAP program -Medical Manufacturers MedAccred¨ Accreditation Pathway (MedMMAP)–may help accelerate your business plans in the medical device sector while improving your critical processes.OEMs, who started the program in 2012to reduce product recalls, are increasingly requiring the MedAccred certification from their supply chains to maximize patient safety and improve quality. Suppliers who have earned the certification note their sales growth, reduced costs related to scrap and rework, and increased prospects across the medical device sector.The national network of Manufacturing Extension Partnerships –MEP Centers –is managing the government-fundedMedMMAP program to help manufacturers, who are strategically growing in the medical device sector, to get started with their MedAccred certification. Selected businesses will become part of the MedMMAP program and work with MEP subject matter experts on evaluating their critical processes and help them prepare for certification by the Performance Review Institute (PRI) for MedAccred. PRI is the exclusive non-profit accreditor for NADCAP –commonly used in the aerospace and defense industry since the 1990s –and MedAccred.Don’t take our word for it. Please register for one of our free webinar events to learn more about MedAccred and MedMMAP from OEMs driving the certification, suppliers who earned the accreditation, and MEP Centers (Manufacturing Extension Partnerships) supporting manufacturers throughout the country.Hear directly from executives why OEMs view this accreditation as critical to the future of their supply chains and how MedMMAP and MedAccred have transformed how they do business in the medical device industry.
Click on this Link to register!