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Manufacturing Outlook Positive for 2012: Best Practices to Create Competitive Advantage
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Sponsored by Motorola and Zebra Technologies

The manufacturing outlook for 2012 is positive, as companies become more confident in the economy. Hear about manufacturers' forecasts for sales, employment, and capital spending in 2012 from NAM's chief economist, Chad Moutray. He will share data from the quarterly NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers. You'll also learn about tools that are helping companies create competitive advantage.



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Online Training Program: Build a World-Class Safety Operation: An Executive Discussion
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Presented by IndustryWeek, in partnership with Milliken Performance Solutions

Learn the fundamental strategies behind the safety culture at Milliken & Co., a manufacturer that has 90% fewer safety incidents than the national average. Explore the details during this 3-hour online training.

Milliken's safety approach is an entire culture that requires buy-in throughout the organization. As a result, this online training program applies to CEOs, COOs, VPs, as well as site management, corporate safety directors, and other managers. Through real-world examples from Milliken practitioners, you'll learn about the role of leadership in the safety process, how to create and train safety sub-committees, and how to sustain this system and keep driving continuous improvement.

On-Demand Online Training Program: Mistake Proofing: Achieving Perfection Through Simple Changes
Presented by IndustryWeek, in partnership with BMGI

Learn about the most effective, yet simple process controls -- poka yoke, or mistake proofing. Attend IndustryWeek's 2-hour online training to learn about a four-step mistake proofing process.

Mistake-proof processes are intolerant to defects, either by preventing the occurrence of errors or detecting them when they happen. When combined with Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies, mistake proofing becomes a vital element in the solution of complicated issues. This training is an easy, affordable way to turn your team into a solid group of mistake-proofing developers.

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