Events

The AZ MEP has partnered with the Iowa MEP (CIRAS) to present this informative webinar on the Build America Buy America Act.

Join attorney Cara Wulf, partner at McCarter & English, LLP, for a webinar on the Build America Buy America Act (BABA). Discover BABA requirements, implementation guidance, and best practices for compliance as a prime contractor or subcontractor. Learn about BABA compliance certifications, pitfalls to avoid, and how BABA differs from existing Buy American requirements.

During this 90 minute session, Cara will provide valuable insights and expertise. Participants will engage in a 30-minute Q&A session to get questions answered.

Cara specializes in government contracts, with extensive experience advising clients on compliance with the myriad of regulatory requirements that come up when doing business with the government, and handling litigation involving bid protests and disputes.

This event is essential for understanding the BABA requirements and their distinctions from Buy American requirements. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from a seasoned government contracts attorney and enhance your compliance knowledge.

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For more event details, contact Melissa Burant at [email protected].

In the United States, we spend approximately $180 billion every year on wasteful maintenance practices such as:

• Travel time
• Waiting at the parts crib
• Temporary repairs
• Looking for maintenance tools
• Emergency shipments of repair parts

We have the potential to reduce these costs significantly.

A major reason there is so much waste is how maintenance is viewed in an organization. Generally, maintenance is viewed as a “luxury” or “a necessary evil,” and perhaps the most common view is a “cost center.” However, when leaders understand that a well-organized and supported maintenance department is not a cost center but a capacity generator, they can take control and significantly impact: Quality, Cost, On-Time Delivery and Safety.

During this lunch and learn, participants will not only gain a better understanding of World-Class Maintenance, but also learn how it can positively affect the bottom line, making this session highly relevant and beneficial for all attendees.

Who Should Attend: Owners, Executives and Decision Makers in charge of facilities/machine maintenance programs. 

Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Cost: $100.00 per person (includes lunch)

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Many manufacturing employees are promoted from operators to lead and supervisor positions but are not given / taught the soft skills to succeed. Sometimes the result is not only the loss of a good operator by moving them into the leadership role, but if that employee struggles in their new role it can cause dissatisfaction for that employee and the employees who they are responsible for leading. Ultimately that can lead to employee turnover.

This program will consist of 7 essential classes for new leaders. The course will be delivered in 4 hour increments, every two weeks from  February 2025  - May 2025. The topics are listed below along with class dates. To view the course descriptions download the flyer using the link below.

• Session 1: New Supervisor Essentials (February 4th)
• Session 2: Effective Communication (February 18th)
• Session 3: Conflict Resolution (March 4th)
• Session 4: Coaching for Success (March 18th)
• Session 5: Time Management (April 1st)
• Session 6: Team Dynamics (April 15th)
• Session 7: Change Management (April 29th)

Who Should Attend:

Recently promoted employees who are leading others (new line or cell leads, supervisors, engineers) or anyone aspiring to move into a leadership role in the future.

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (all 7 days)

Cost: $950.00 per person (for all 7 sessions)

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Phase 2 is the next step in the AZ MEP Leadership Development Program. This advanced course will enhance the new supervisor’s learning journey with 7 new topics that are a continuation from the first LDP. This course is designed to help expand the knowledge new leaders need when taking on a new or advanced role within their companies. The cohort setting with multiple manufacturing companies leads to gaining a broader perspective on common issues that attendees may be facing.

This program will consist of 7 essential classes for new leaders. The course will be delivered in 4 hour increments, every two weeks, March 2025 - June 2025. Download the flyer from the link below to see a complete course description and class dates.

Session 1: Lean Leadership (March)
Session 2: Emotional Intelligence (March)
Session 3: Communication with Influence & Persuasion for Leaders (April)

Session 4: Effective Decision Making (April)
Session 5: Learning to Lead with Accountability (May
Session 6: Employee Engagement (May)
Session 7: Innovative Thinking (June)

Who Should Attend:

Employees who are leading others (new line or cell leads, supervisors, engineers) or anyone aspiring to advance their leadership skills or if you have attended Phase 1 and are interested in learning more!

Time:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm (all 7 days)

Cost:  $950.00 per person (for all 7 sessions)

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THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS! REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS!

The focus of this 4-hour workshop is to educate/train employees in a short, concentrated manner, on a number of the Basics of Lean Principles. This training will help those participating to see how continuous improvement can be applied through the utilization of Lean concepts throughout the company.

Topics to be covered include:

• Lean Definitions (Lead time, Cycle time, Value Added vs Non-value added)
• The 8 Wastes
• Selected Tools from the House of Lean (i.e. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Control, POUS, Pull, KanBan).
• Two rounds of Hands-on simulation (Legos)
• An example of how to value stream a process and how to begin attacking real problems.

Who Should Attend
Business and manufacturing leaders and anyone who would like to understand the basic Lean concepts and start on the road to Lean Manufacturing. Companies that are interested in reducing their inventory, improving their overall quality, improving their on-time delivery performance, improving their productivity and lowering their manufacturing costs.

Time:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost:  $100.00 per person

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Many manufacturing employees are promoted from operators to lead and supervisor positions but are not given / taught the soft skills to succeed. Sometimes the result is not only the loss of a good operator by moving them into the leadership role, but if that employee struggles in their new role it can cause dissatisfaction for that employee and the employees who they are responsible for leading. Ultimately that can lead to employee turnover.

This program will consist of 7 essential classes for new leaders. The course will be delivered in 4 hour increments, every other week, March 2025 - June 2025. The topics are listed below along with class dates. To view the course descriptions download the flyer using the link below.

• Session 1: New Supervisor Essentials (March 24th)
• Session 2: Effective Communication (April 7th)
• Session 3: Conflict Resolution (April 21st)
• Session 4: Coaching for Success (May 5th)
• Session 5: Time Management (May 19th)
• Session 6: Team Dynamics (June 2nd)
• Session 7: Change Management (June 16th)

Who Should Attend:

Recently promoted employees who are leading others (new line or cell leads, supervisors, engineers) or anyone aspiring to move into a leadership role in the future.

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (all 7 days)

Cost: $950.00 per person (for all 7 sessions)

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28TH!!

In cooperation with UA Eller Executive Education, the Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (AZ MEP) a professional development opportunity to help supply chain professionals hone their strategic and tactical skills to leverage their organizations supply chain as a core competency to drive more profit while mitigating risk.

This program covers essential supply chain management concepts, including Forecasting, S&OP, Make/Buy Analysis, Material Planning, Inventory Management, Global Supply Chain Challenges and Risk Management, all through the lens of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.

The aim is to address modern SCM trends and challenges, and provide insights into supply chain resilience and leverage the tools to navigate the evolving supply chain landscape. Practical exercises are included throughout.

With assistance from the Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN) a program under the US Department of Commerce and NIST, and with funding from the CHIPS and Science Act the program attendance fee is being offered for $750.00 per manufacturing attendee.

Who Should Attend:
Buyers, Planners, Materials Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Operations Mangers, Business Owners and anyone looking to improve and update their knowledge in supply chain best practices

Time:  8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cost:  $750.00 per person (includes continental breakfast and lunch)

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THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS! REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS!

The focus of this 4-hour workshop is to educate/train employees in a short, concentrated manner, on a number of the Basics of Lean Principles. This training will help those participating to see how continuous improvement can be applied through the utilization of Lean concepts throughout the company.

Topics to be covered include:

• Lean Definitions (Lead time, Cycle time, Value Added vs Non-value added)
• The 8 Wastes
• Selected Tools from the House of Lean (i.e. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Control, POUS, Pull, KanBan).
• Two rounds of Hands-on simulation (Legos)
• An example of how to value stream a process and how to begin attacking real problems.

Who Should Attend
Business and manufacturing leaders and anyone who would like to understand the basic Lean concepts and start on the road to Lean Manufacturing. Companies that are interested in reducing their inventory, improving their overall quality, improving their on-time delivery performance, improving their productivity and lowering their manufacturing costs.

Time:  9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Cost:  $100.00 per person

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