Center for Quick Response Manufacturing
A university-industry partnership dedicated to improving manufacturing competitiveness through research and implementation of lead time reduction principles.

Upcoming QRM Events

Learn and experience QRM one step at a time.

The QRM Center offers a wide variety of training events. Newcomers, look for introductory seminars. Bring your questions! Those familiar with QRM, attend advanced workshops for concrete issue implementation. QRM Center members are granted access to special working groups and case study presentations highlighting current implementation successes and challenges.

Learn about bringing our seminars in-house to your business.     Event Calendar at-a-glance

“An eye-opening way to look at many issues that have burdened our company for years. Finally, a solution that creates less, not more, paperwork.”
—Jim Koberg Factory Manager, Trystar Cables, Faribault, Minnesota

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How to Design Office Cells to Reduce Lead Times for Custom Products

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Companies offering high-mix, low-volume or custom-engineered products spend significant time and resources in processing quotes, finalizing engineering designs, establishing bill of materials and purchasing critical components. Restructuring your operations into office cells could lead to significant improvements in long lead times, missed opportunities in quoting, delays in order processing, engineering changes, expediting and high costs. 
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Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA18011

Introduction to Quick Response Manufacturing

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A short and concise four hour introduction to the core principles of Quick Response Manufacturing including concepts to reduce lead times on the shop floor. Tailored to a busy industry professional’s schedule and offered at different locations around the country, this event is the perfect way to get a first taste of QRM.
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Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA18013

Practical Strategies to Support Cross-training, Teamwork, and Empowerment in Quick Response Cells

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How to effectively manage employees that are members of QRM cell teams. Topics include how to prioritize cross-training needs, how to incentivize employees to expand their range of skills and responsibilities, planning a job rotation strategy, and how to ramp up empowerment and accountability without overwhelming people.
Topic: Industrial, Operations and Manufacturing Processes
RA18007
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