Georgia Tech is conducting a Manufacturing Growth Meeting series during the last quarter of 2014 across the state of Georgia, consisting of educational and networking events designed to deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade to help Georgia manufacturers grow their business. The series is hosted and taught by the GaMEP at Georgia Tech – the same instructors that bring you expertise in the process improvement, sustainability, and energy courses.

Meetings are held in various locations around the state and topics vary based on feedback from the manufacturing companies in each area.  Meetings are currently scheduled to be held in Lawrenceville, Savannah, Douglas, Augusta, Jefferson and LaGrange.

All meetings are $15, include lunch, and are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Here are the meetings currently scheduled around the state:

Lean & Safe: Integrating Safety Management and Process Improvement

Has your company ever implemented a process improvement, only to realize it had an adverse effect on safety? Or vice versa? Learn how to integrate safety management into lean processes from the start and prevent potential conflicts.

• Jefferson, GA
• Date: October 14, 2014
• More information or to register CLICK HERE
  

Where Lean Meets Green

Learn how to include energy and environmental wastes into your Lean systems– a strategy proven to maximize your return on investments. This discussion will help you discover where your facility wastes dollars in excess energy consumption, reduce operating costs and start a next step action plan to improve your company’s energy management.

• Augusta, GA
• Date: October 28, 2014
• More information or to register CLICK HERE

Solving Problems with Effective Employee Training

Issues with quality, production time and even workplace culture can often be eliminated with good employee training. So, what’s the best way to train a large workforce that often includes inexperienced or temporary workers? Discover a method for training employees that standardizes work processes, creates uniform standards and encourages company-wide improvements.

• Savannah, GA
• Date: November 11, 2014
• More information or to register CLICK HERE

Bridging the Generational Gaps in Your Workforce

At a time when three generations (Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y) co-exist in the workplace, how do you create an environment that addresses the needs and expectations of the entire workforce? Discuss each generation’s unique qualities and learn how organizations can use this knowledge to motivate employees, reduce turn-over, improve morale, and improve the overall culture of the workplace.

• Douglas, GA
• Date: December 3, 2014
• More information or to register CLICK HERE

• Lawrenceville, GA
• Date: December 11, 2014
• More information or to register CLICK HERE

• LaGrange, GA
• Date: January 29, 2015
• More information or to register CLICK HERE