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AMBA Plant Tour Workshop
Hosted by M.S.I. Mold Builders
The Cultural Difference between Mold Manufacturing and
Moldmaking – Flowing Cash to the Bottom Line
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. CST
Location: M.S.I. Mold Builders, Cedar Rapids, IA
Download the registration form or register online.
Topic of Focus:
The executive team of M.S.I. Mold Builders has adopted a unique culture in providing its customers with value-added custom molds - a culture that tends to separate itself from the pack. Although M.S.I. does build one-off, distinctive custom molds for prominent customers like John Deere and Caterpillar, the organization’s associates view their operation more as a true manufacturer environment and NOT as a custom job shop. Their vision is “of mold manufacturing, not mold building.”
In fact, the workflow process analysis and evolution of work methods used to literally “pull” work through the system has been instrumental in transitioning the organization. M.S.I. uses conventional manufacturing processes and applies them to the one-off builds. These processes begin as soon as the first communications piece enters into the M.S.I. environment via email, fax or direct customer meeting. While many mold builders use standardized components and software formats, M.S.I. takes standardization to the next level, going further to actually standardize what the industry standardizes! From the M.S.I. management viewpoint, a large portion of what is customized for its independent customers is literally the same. From job set-up to manufacturing launch, M.S.I. has successfully worked to decrease the number of differences between jobs to increase efficiencies, quality and speed in its operation.
Benefits of Attending:
During this AMBA Plant Tour Workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to:
· Tour a First-Class Mold manufacturing Operation with a goal of being World-Class
· Observe Best Manufacturing and Business Practices
· Network with Other Leading Mold Building Executives
· Expand Business Network and Resources
Download the registration form or register online.
For both AMBA member companies and non-member companies, this
is a professional development workshop you simply don't want to miss!
Registration (payments must be received in advance)
Member price - $79
Non-member price - $179 (join AMBA before the event and participate at member rate, call the AMBA for details at 847.222.9402)
Tour Workshop Schedule:
8:30 Registration Opens at M.S.I. Mold Builders
9:00 Workshop Kick-off, Troy Nix, AMBA Executive Director
9:25 M.S.I. Introduction, Roger Klouda, M.S.I. President
9:40 Main Presentation M.S.I. Team
10:15 Tour of M.S.I. Mold Builders
11:30 Lunch and Best Practices Discussion
12:30 Workshop Adjourns
Hotel Block (for out of town guests):
Clarion Hotel & Convention Center
525 33rd Ave. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Reservations: 877.949.2992 or local 319.366.8671
AMBA Room Rate:
$80/night single/double
Room Block Cut-Off:
February 15, 2012
Event Sponsors:
  
  
Thank you to M.S.I. Mold Builders for Hosting the Event!
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