Elevate Your Operations with UW-Stout MOC.
Boost efficiency, optimize workflows, and achieve measurable results. Gain hands-on experience, personalized mentorship, and proven strategies to drive lasting improvements.
With a focus on real-world application, our workshops empower you to implement tools effectively, ensuring lasting impact on efficiency, profitability, and growth. Whether you're enhancing workflows or leading transformation, MOC equips you with the knowledge to make a difference. MOC goes beyond training—we stand by you to ensure successful implementation.
Start the conversation today to take the next step toward operational excellence. Contact us at moc@uwstout.edu.
Experience Lean in action with our Lego Simulation and discover Lean principles through hands-on teamwork. Build Lego airplanes while streamlining processes, reducing waste, and boosting efficiency in a dynamic, interactive environment.
Participants will:
- Engage in practical Lean learning through immersive activities.
- Strengthen teamwork and communication with collaborative challenges.
- Apply Lean concepts in real time without risk.
- Receive immediate feedback to refine strategies and improve performance.
This unique simulation makes Lean engaging, memorable, and effective. Don’t miss your chance to transform your approach to efficiency!
Cost: $150 per person
Workshop Format
| May 20, 2025 | Eau Claire, WI 8:30AM-12:30PM | Register |
Strengthen your quality management system & gain the skills to conduct effective internal audits and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards through UW-Stout MOC’s expert-led training. This course equips participants with the knowledge to assess processes, identify areas for improvement, and enhance their organization's quality management system.
Key topics include:
- Understanding ISO 9001:2015 requirements
- Developing audit plans and techniques
- Conducting objective and value-driven audits
- Strengthening continuous improvement strategies
Through interactive learning and real-world applications, you will leave prepared to drive quality excellence.
* Participants must have a copy of the ISO 9001:2015 standard for this training.
Workshop Format
| June 23-24, 2025 | Menomonie, WI 8:00AM-4:00PM | Register |
| October 27-28, 2025 | Menomonie, WI 8:00AM-4:00PM | Register |
Participants complete five full-day workshops with hands-on simulations and expert mentoring, followed by an on-site lean project. In the final session, projects are presented for peer and expert feedback. Graduates apply lean principles to drive continuous improvement and measurable business impact. Learn more at www.uwstout.edu/moc/lean
Cost: $2,500 per person
Early Bird Pricing until August 31, 2025: $2,100 per person
Workshop Format
Location: TBD | 8:00AM-4:00PM
Session 1 | Principles of Lean | September 23, 2025
Session 2 | Value Stream Mapping & Cellular Flow | September 30, 2025
Session 3 | Leading a Lean Culture | October 7, 2025
Session 4 | The 5S System and Quick Changeover | October 14, 2025
Session 5 | Total productive Maintenance (TPM) & Project Design | October 21, 2025
Session 6 | Project Report Out/Peer Review | November 18, 2025
Accelerate your global expansion and take your business to international markets with ExporTech™, UW-Stout MOC’s strategic export training program. Designed for manufacturers ready to expand globally, this program helps companies develop and execute a customized export plan through expert guidance and proven methodologies.
Key program benefits:
- Strategic Export Planning – Create a tailored roadmap for global growth.
- Expert Coaching – Work with seasoned professionals to navigate international trade complexities.
- Market Access – Identify the best global opportunities for your business.
- Risk Mitigation – Learn how to manage compliance, logistics, and financial considerations.
With a structured, results-driven approach, ExporTech™ equips you to compete internationally and achieve sustainable global success. Ready to expand your reach?
Cost: $10,000 per company
Scholarships Available for Wisconsin-based businesses, reducing out-of-pocket cost to $5,000 for eligible companies.
Workshop Format
Location: UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI | 8:30AM-4:30PM
Session 1 | July 16, 2025
Session 2 | August 20, 2025
Session 3 | October 1, 2025
Attandance will be in-person. All sessions are required for grant approval.
Offering valuable insight for small and mid-sized manufacturers, our webinars delve into critical topics such as AI applications, workforce enhancement, global trade strategies, and advanced technologies. Industry experts lead each session, providing actionable advice to help businesses innovate, streamline processes, and foster sustainable growth.
2025 Calendar
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UW-Stout’s Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC) offers expert-led training designed to strengthen operations, improve efficiency, and drive measurable success across industries. Whether you're looking to enhance quality management, lean methodologies, export strategies, or operational excellence, MOC provides hands-on learning and personalized mentorship to help you achieve your business goals. Looking for a specific workshop or training? Submit an event request and we’ll reach out to you to gather more information.
Substitutions & Cancellations:
Substitutions may be made prior to the start of the program.
Cancelation of registration completed more than 10 business days prior to the program start will receive a full refund. Any cancelation within 10 business days will forfeit a $30.00 processing fee.
Accessibility:
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. For arrangements please notify Manufacturing Outreach Center at moc@uwstout.edu.
