The end of the ISO 9001: 2015 3-year transition period, September 15, 2018, is fast approaching. If you find your transition journey is not yet started, now is the time to take the first step and beat the expected mid-2018 rush to registration.
This overview class provides a solid foundation of lean concepts. Participants begin by manufacturing various assemblies in a traditional manufacturing setting. The results of the first simulation round provide the setting for continuous improvement by applying the lean manufacturing principles. Participants will have the knowledge of understanding the 8 wastes in manufacturing. A mixture of lecture and hands-on simulations will teach lessons...
Join us January 25 for the first luncheon of the year. Our guest speaker will be Kevin Depew, Director of Thought Leadership for RSM US. The presentation will focus on the 2018 economic outlook, drivers for growth and risk, with a focus on implications from renegotiating or pulling out of NAFTA. Kevin is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer. Prior to joining RSM, Depew worked in economics for Bloomberg LP, where he helped create the...
ARMA Members Only: Join us December 7th to celebrate the Holidays and a great year for area manufacturers. We’ll have a short presentation on ARMA’s activities, give aways some prizes, and then hit the driving range. As always, there will be plenty of food, drinks, and good cheer!
Thousands of service men and women exit the military and return home each month to begin a new life, including hundreds right here in Texas. Are you doing all you can to help them fill open jobs in manufacturing? Please join us on November 29 for a forum and workshop designed by and for the manufacturing industry.
Join us November 28th for the ARMA Employment Law Seminar facilitated by Christopher Wike of the Law Firm Hajjar Peters. This half-day event will provide you and your managers with helpful information on a variety of critical issues impacting companies.
Join us November 17 for a special presentation on how new Wide Band Gap technology is improving performance in electronics. Our presenters include Paulo Guedes-Pinto with Teco Westinghouse and Andy Wilson from XFAB. This event is hosted by ARMA in conjunction with PowerAmerica, a national institute that brings together the brightest minds in the wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor world. Semiconductor manufacturers and the companies that use...
Join us November 16 as we release our Workforce Study—detailed insight into the challenges manufacturers face attracting and maintaining talent. This initiative sought the responses of over 150 central Texas companies and is the best look yet and what skills companies are seeking, hard to hire positions, and how they are managing to fill the gaps.
Join us November 8th for our second annual bowling tournament for charity at Dart Bowl. We’ll have prizes, adult beverages, and all the glory that comes with winning.
ARMA will be hosting tours for students to expose young people to manufactuirng careers. Participating company list coming soon.
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