Events

GaMEP hosts events and training courses throughout the year for manufacturers in each of our ten regions. In addition, the GaMEP supports our partners as they host events throughout the state. If you have questions about any of the events listed below, please contact Caley Landau, GaMEP Marketing Manager, at caley.landau@innovate.gatech.edu.

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5	6	7 Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion All day 08/07/2018-08/10/2018 Georgia Tech Global Learning Center Global Learning and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA Global Learning and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/lean-boot-camp-training-lean-champion Discover how lean impacts profit, lead-time, inventory, quality, and customer service. Understand and develop a strategy for successfully applying lean enterprise principles. Learn the most common lean tools and techniques (VSM, 6S, Set-up Reduction, TPM, etc.) through our interactive simulations and how to apply them using rapid process improvement (Kaizen) events. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – 8:30am to 5:05pm Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – 8:00am to 5:15pm Thursday, August 9, 2018 – 8:00am to 5:15pm Friday, August 10, 2018 – 8:00am to 12:00pm	8 Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion All day 08/08/2018-08/10/2018 Georgia Tech Global Learning Center Global Learning and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA Global Learning and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/lean-boot-camp-training-lean-champion Discover how lean impacts profit, lead-time, inventory, quality, and customer service. Understand and develop a strategy for successfully applying lean enterprise principles. Learn the most common lean tools and techniques (VSM, 6S, Set-up Reduction, TPM, etc.) through our interactive simulations and how to apply them using rapid process improvement (Kaizen) events. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – 8:30am to 5:05pm Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – 8:00am to 5:15pm Thursday, August 9, 2018 – 8:00am to 5:15pm Friday, August 10, 2018 – 8:00am to 12:00pm	9 Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion All day 08/09/2018-08/10/2018 Georgia Tech Global Learning Center Global Learning and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA Global Learning and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/lean-boot-camp-training-lean-champion Discover how lean impacts profit, lead-time, inventory, quality, and customer service. Understand and develop a strategy for successfully applying lean enterprise principles. Learn the most common lean tools and techniques (VSM, 6S, Set-up Reduction, TPM, etc.) through our interactive simulations and how to apply them using rapid process improvement (Kaizen) events. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – 8:30am to 5:05pm Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – 8:00am to 5:15pm Thursday, August 9, 2018 – 8:00am to 5:15pm Friday, August 10, 2018 – 8:00am to 12:00pm	10 Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion Lean Boot Camp: Training a Lean Champion All day 08/10/2018-08/10/2018 Georgia Tech Global Learning Center Global Learning and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA Global Learning and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/lean-boot-camp-training-lean-champion Discover how lean impacts profit, lead-time, inventory, quality, and customer service. Understand and develop a strategy for successfully applying lean enterprise principles. Learn the most common lean tools and techniques (VSM, 6S, Set-up Reduction, TPM, etc.) through our interactive simulations and how to apply them using rapid process improvement (Kaizen) events. Tuesday, August 7, 2018 – 8:30am to 5:05pm Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – 8:00am to 5:15pm Thursday, August 9, 2018 – 8:00am to 5:15pm Friday, August 10, 2018 – 8:00am to 12:00pm	11
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19	20	21 Augusta MGM: Factory of the Future Augusta MGM: Factory of the Future 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/21/2018 https://gamep.org/event/factory-of-the-future-augusta/2018-08-21/ Digital technology is quickly changing the world of manufacturing. What does your company need to know to stay competitive and capitalize on new opportunities? Speakers: Jenny Bass, ATDC Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: Fat Man’s Restaurant at Enterprise Mill in Augusta This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period. Dalton MGM: 6S Workplace Organization: Building a Safe and Lean Foundation Dalton MGM: 6S Workplace Organization: Building a Safe and Lean Foundation 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/21/2018 https://gamep.org/event/6s-dalton/2018-08-21/ Promote a safe and organized work area through standards and visual controls that drive problem solving. Speakers: Damon Nix, GaMEP Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy in Dalton This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.	22 Cordele MGM: Prepare Before the Inspection Cordele MGM: Prepare Before the Inspection 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/22/2018 https://gamep.org/event/osha-cordelemgm/2018-08-22/ OSHA updates and recommendations to help you not only pass an inspection, but more importantly, prevent injury or illness to employees. Speaker: Neely Bridges, Research Engineer with Georgia Tech Safety, Health, and Environmental Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: South Georgia Technical College in Cordele This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.	23	24	25
26	27	28	29 Columbus MGM: Project Management for Manufacturers Columbus MGM: Project Management for Manufacturers 11:30 am-1:30 pm 08/29/2018 https://gamep.org/event/pm-columbus/2018-08-29/ Save money and shorten project completion times by implementing proven project management tools. Speaker: Bob Wray, GaMEP Project Manager Price: $15 (lunch included) Location: Columbus GA Convention & Trade Center This event is part of the Manufacturing Growth Meeting Series that provides quarterly educational meetings that deliver actionable tips and tools of the trade specifically designed to help Georgia Manufacturers grow their business. The Manufacturing Growth Educational Meetings are held in various locations around the state. We currently have meetings in Acworth, Augusta, Clarkston, Columbus, Cordele, Dalton, Douglas, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Macon, Savannah, and Valdosta, GA. Meetings include lunch, networking, a presentation, case studies, and a question and answer period.	30	31	September