“An exploration of operational success factors at small and mid-size companies: Progress, challenges and future prospects with Mark Kachmar”
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Many organizations pursue Operational Excellence (OE) to enhance performance, eliminate waste, and create sustainable value. Through methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile, OE fosters a culture of continuous improvement that supports long-term organizational success.
Although many large organizations have realized significant benefits from Operational Excellence initiatives, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face unique challenges when implementing these approaches. Resource constraints, organizational complexity, and scalability can affect the successful adoption and sustainability of OE practices.
This webinar will explore the key success factors that enable SMEs to overcome these challenges, improve operational performance, and sustain a culture of continuous improvement. Participants will gain insights into practical strategies and considerations for applying Operational Excellence principles in smaller organizational environments.
About the presenter:
Mark Kachmar currently holds the position of Executive in Residence at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, where he has served as an Adjunct Professor since 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, both from the University of Pittsburgh. He has developed and taught courses in OE, Operations Management, and Project Management. He also teaches courses in Management Science and Agile in the Master of Science in Management: Operational Excellence (MSMOE) program. Currently, he conducts OE training at various manufacturing organizations, as well as in an academic setting. His academic interests are associated with improving student skills necessary for successful job placement and the effectiveness of applying OE tools in practice. Prior to his teaching career, Mark spent over 30 years in global leadership roles associated with manufacturing, quality/OE, and project management for a large industrial company. He is well-versed in executive management with experience in direct oversight and management of production, operations, and quality management. Over his career, he has extensive experience working with numerous large manufacturing enterprises in the energy industry. His corporate OE experience includes several years as the Deployment Director for the corporate human resources, supply chain, legal, and financial organizations. Mark actively consults in strategic planning, project management, and the deployment of a diverse set of operational excellence tools and programs.
Webinar learning objectives:
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Understand key drivers in attaining results from Lean, Six Sigma, and similar programs within the context of SMEs in various sectors
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Recommendations on the effectiveness of tools, training, and targeted improvement strategies
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Insights on structuring an OE deployment
This webinar is for you if you are:
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Quality Manager
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CI Director
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Operations Manager
Why Attend?
This webinar is designed for individuals at any stage of their professional development journey:
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Those just beginning their professional path,
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Experienced leaders are seeking various educational outcomes and their impact on the job market.
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We look forward to your participation!
Date and time:
Presented by: Mark Kachmar
Total runtime: 60:00 minutes
Registration link: https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/r24631c2e65297700d9740a8de1ee4353