QRM Foundation Implementing QRM for Time-Based Competitiveness

The QRM Foundation is an intensive, hands-on training designed to equip you with the essential tools and strategies of Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT). This foundational course blends essential QRM principles with advanced, practical applications, empowering you to significantly reduce lead times, lower costs, and improve your organization’s responsiveness in today’s fast-paced, competitive market.

Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, you will learn how QRM principles and MCT metrics work together to eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement. Whether your focus is manufacturing, o_ice operations, or supply chain management, this course will empower you to implement QRM and MCT e_ectively, making your company more agile and competitive.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Master QRM principles to achieve drastic lead time reductions and operational e_iciency.

• Utilize MCT as a precise metric to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across

  production, o_ice, and supply chain activities.

• Engage in practical exercises, including MCT Mapping and QRM cell design, to reinforce skills and drive immediate impact in your operations.

• Navigate the challenges of QRM implementation, shifting from traditional e_iciency measures to time-based decision-making.

• Apply strategies tailored to high-mix, low-volume, and custom manufacturing environments to enhance market responsiveness.

1. Introduction to QRM and MCT: The Power of Time

Overview of QRM principles and the impact of reducing lead times on profitability and market share.                             Defining MCT and its role in highlighting hidden inefficiencies.

2. Hands-on QRM and MCT Applications

Designing QRM cells for production and office environments
Practical exercises in MCT Mapping to visualize and communicate improvement opportunities.

3. Advanced QRM Strategies for Custom and High-Mix Production

Implementing QRM in low-volume or highly customized production settings.                                                                       Utilizing POLCA and other QRM tools for capacity planning and flow management.

4. Optimizing Your Supply Chain with QRM and MCT

Applying MCT to evaluate and improve supply chain performance.                                                                                                        Techniques for time slicing, delayed differentiation, and multi-tiered planning.

5. Overcoming Barriers to QRM and MCT Success

Rethinking traditional metrics and embracing time-based performance measures.                                                                     Case studies on overcoming resistance to change and achieving successful implementation.