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Join us for a Supply Chain 101 workshop designed for Clark County manufacturers, hosted in partnership with Columbia River Economic Development Council.

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This in-person workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. Followed by a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way.

By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your efforts.

Workshop content and exercises will help to:

• Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
• Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
• Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
• Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
• Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information

Building a future-proof supply chain requires proactively managing risks and preparing for disruptions. Join us and take the next step toward supply chain resilience!

Join us for a Lean 101 workshop designed for Clark County manufacturers, hosted in partnership with Columbia River Economic Development Council.

Learn how to streamline your manufacturing processes and boost efficiency. This in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their manufacturing business.

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The workshop provides a practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on tools needed to apply Lean principles to your organization. The focus is to learn how to deploy Lean in the manufacturing work environment to yield efficiency and improvement. These same tools can also be used across any industry to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies.

Interact with people from other industries.

Apply the tools in a simulation: 5S, Point-of-Use Storage, Total Production Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Batch Size Reduction.

Learn more about the Lean 101 workshop.

Participants will:

• Learn how to define value from your customer’s perspective and identify l waste.
• Understand various lean concepts and be able to apply them to simple improvement projects
• Be guided through the transformation of an imaginary company - from a traditional manufacturing environment to a lean work environment.
• Undergo three levels of simulation will be conducted with training and discussion between sessions.

A high level of involvement from class attendees is required.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs. See you there!