2025 Manufacturing Advantage Webinar Series
January
14 - AI Foundations for Manufacturing
Presenter: Emily Laird | UW-Stout
Begin your journey into AI integration with a beginner-friendly framework that introduces the core concepts of AI and their transformative potential in the manufacturing sector. Explore practical, real-world use cases, from predictive maintenance to quality control, while learning how to assess and implement AI solutions specific to your operations.
February
11 - Manufacturing Workforce Resources
Presenter: Deb Nichols | West Central WI Workforce Development Board & Shirley Gutsch | Manufacturing Works
How are manufacturers finding ways to retain and attract employees necessary for future growth?
March
11 - Exporting Tools for Market Research
Presenter: Chris Wojtowicz | Universities of Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Join Chris Wojtowicz as he shares resources from the International Trade Administration, SBA, and other State of Wisconsin resources standing at the ready to assist companies with the transition into the world of international trade.
April
8 - Digital Solutions with Agile Consulting
Presenter: Rob Zimmerman & Jason Ulwelling | Agile Consulting
Join Rob Zimmerman and Jason Ulwelling from Agile Consulting as they share real-life examples of digital solutions for every day pain points for manufacturers.
May
Presenter: Jared Wesenick | Compound Dynamics
Learn about FFF and FGF large format 3D printers, including machinery types and costs, practical applications, part design considerations, resolution effects and print cost of 3D printing on a large scale. Discussion will focus on .25 cubic meter format and up.
Who should attend: Anyone that is currently 3D printing or anyone that wants to learn how large format 3D printing could benefit their company.
Company Link: https://www.compounddynamics.com/
June
10 - State of Wisconsin Manufacturing
Presenter: John Koskinen | WI Department of Revenue
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Webinar Recordings
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Previous Workshops:
Recordings of previous webinars available on the MOC Youtube Channel.
This One Thing Will Make You a Better Manufacturing Executive
Assistive Technology + Assessment with Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI)
The State of Manufacturing in Wisconsin
Design for Large Part 3D Printing
Digital Work Instructions for Lean Mixed Model Flow Line
Collaborating with Employees - Improving Culture & Processes
Smart Automation Strategies for Manufacturing 4.0
Psychologically Healthy Workplace
Cybersecurity Series
- Sorry, Gone Phishing! Simple email test of your company
- The S&M of Social Media: Security and privacy on Facebook and LinkedIn
- Got You! Dark web scan and FREE awareness tools
- Password: admin!RUKIDDING2020? Authentication tips and tricks
- Measure What You Treasure: KISS metrics for executives: firewalls, logs, updates and audits
Driving Business Success Through Data, Analytics and Business Intelligence
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software
Meet the Instructor, Mike Braml
With more than 30 years of manufacturing and service industry experience in manufacturing management and continuous improvement efforts, Mike has a history of success helping diverse enterprises gain competitive advantage and position themselves for robust futures.
Mike’s broad continuous improvement experience includes Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC Implementations. Mike is certified in Production and Inventory Management through APICS, he is a senior member in the Society of Industrial Engineers. He was Certified by NIST MEP as Lean Instructor for Lean 101, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Setup Reduction, Plant Layout, Kaizen Events, Cell Design, Kanban Systems, and Standard Work with extensive experience implementing Lean for many small and medium sized companies.
Mike is now a TWI Institute Master Trainer for the JI, JR, JM, JS and PS programs and specializes in developing the:
- 3 Training Within Industry (TWI) front-line leadership skills of Leading, Instructing and Improving.
- Improvement and Coaching Kata patterns outlined in “Toyota Kata” (Mike Rother).
Developing the skills to thrive in today's constantly changing marketplaces. Learn to train and retain the people you have.
The 1-day simulation aims to teach and practice Improvement KATA, Coaching KATA, and how they interact with the TWI programs. You will be trained in the use of it and how you can use the method in your organization to create an improvement culture consisting of competence, common language and a short learning cycle. This ensures continued positive development in your Lean work. You will also get insight into what is required to organize you for a possible KATA launch.
Develop basic stability of your processes and improvement habits that both live and thrive in dynamic environments. TWI and Kata will boost your operational strategy.
Participate in this globally recognized simulation that illustrates the interaction between the TWI and KATA programs in a realistic, fun and playful way.
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