Want to reduce lead times? Join me in San Diego at IPC/APEX

Register now for my IPC/APEX PCB Executive Forum to learn how to implement W.O.R.C., a new lead time reduction strategy for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing operations. Join me Monday, February 26 at 2:00 pm by registering at: http://www.ipcapexexpo.org/html/register/default.htm

PCB Executive Forum WORC 2018

Highlights

Lean, theory of constraints (ToC), quick response manufacturing (QRM), cross-training, and SPC are powerful, tried and true methodologies for process improvement. However, these tools are rooted in high-volume manufacturing environments and don’t always play nice in a high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) operation. The new W.O.R.C. cycle reduction strategy (Workflow Optimized for Rapid proCessing) was specifically developed to overcome these shortcomings while capitalizing on their strengths.

What You Will Learn

  • Limitations of the Current Toolset
  • Introducing W.O.R.C.
  • Physical, Virtual & Hybrid W.O.R.C. Cells
  • W.O.R.C. Cell Cross Training
  • Myth-Busting Traditional Thinking
  • W.O.R.C. Cell Thinking
  • Strategically Planning For Spare Capacity
  • Office W.O.R.C. Case Study
  • Manufacturing W.O.R.C. Case Study

Who Would Benefit

Manufacturing, production and operations professionals in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing organizations that want to reduce cycle time and improve on time delivery.

About the Instructor

Steve Williams is a 40-year veteran in the electronics industry, having gained prominence and recognition as an authority on manufacturing, quality and management. The former Sourcing Manager for global EMS provider Plexus Corp., he is currently the President of The Right Approach Consulting. Steve has authored numerous books, including Lean, Quality and Leadership, has published more than 150 business articles & white papers, and is a columnist for The PCB Magazine at i-Connect007.

 

 

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