Improve Productivity, Utilization, and Compliance With Smarter Workforce Scheduling
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Sponsored by Kronos Incorporated

Learn how you can improve the productivity of your workforce by developing smarter schedules -- balancing cost, skills, union rules, government legislation, and employee satisfaction. Find out how smarter scheduling can help you increase production levels but reduce labor costs, eliminate unnecessary overtime, and spend less time managing a schedule.

The Demand-Driven Value Chain: Helping Manufacturers Boost Working Capital and Free Cash Flow
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Sponsored by SAP and itelligence

A tidal wave of manufacturers are looking inside their businesses to extract working capital and improve free cash flow. The days of "pilot" Lean initiatives, subpar attempts at the nebulous visions of "waste reduction" and "improved efficiency" have left stale tastes in some executive suites, because free cash flow often sees little change. Learn how manufacturers are changing the way they look at their improvement efforts.

Corporate Social Responsibility: How To Get Green with IT
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Sponsored by Epicor and Progress Software

In the next two years, 82% of companies will select suppliers according to their environmental stance -- and 41% already do. Learn how technology can help enable lean manufacturing in support of a more environmentally conscious marketplace. By attending this webcast, you'll learn how to make your company more socially responsible and profitable.

Managing Quality in an Outsourced World
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Sponsored by Motorola

Managing and monitoring your supplier's quality processes can be the difference between generating profits and generating negative headline news. The dynamic world of outsourced suppliers requires rapid on-boarding for suppliers into the quality processes. Learn how mobility can help your team achieve high quality across your supplier base.