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The Ryan Group is an Education, Training and Operations Consulting organization that provides critically-acclaimed strategic business workshops and Operations/ Materials consulting for manufacturing and service organizations.
The Ryan Group training philosophy is based upon their belief that in today s highly competitive environment companies must consider training as an investment in productivity thus, have a right to demand a high return-on-investment from their training resources.
Our trademark is providing very learning-intensive and subject-matter-driven customized workshops which also impart to the participants a problem-solving-mindset which promotes healthy risk-taking and constructive challenging of the status quo back in their companies.
Our Operations Workshops: which are offered in Public, In-House and Web Conference formats include professional certification workshops as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) offered by the Institute of Supply Management; a Certified Production and Inventory Control Manager (CPIM) offered by the American Production and Inventory Control Society; and as a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) offered by the Institute of Supply Management.
We also offer critically acclaimed workshops in Sales and Purchasing Negotiations and a workshop ideal for all employees titled "Acquiring a Problem-Solving Mindset" which helps employees learn to challenge the status quo and proactively explore for improved ways to conduct their business negotiations, resolve conflicts, retain and disseminate knowledge and achieve more creative solutions when confronted with problems and/ or opportunities.
The Ryan Group is based in Libertyville, IL, USA
Whether you are a small manufacturer struggling with increased offshore competition, a high-volume manufacturer implementing a lean manufacturing program within your state-of-the-art manufacturing facility or a pharmaceutical manufacturer negotiating with the government over the patent life of your product.... your employees in Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, R&D and Operations can now learn to acquire a critically acclaimed Problem-Solving Mindset necessary to challenge the status quo and proactively explore for improved ways to conduct your business negotiations, resolve conflicts, retain and disseminate knowledge, encourage risk-taking and achieve more creative solutions when confronted with challenges and/ or opportunities.
If you are an employee in one of these above companies looking to make yourself an even more valuable subject-matter-expert contributor within your company, or a manager wanting to increase the professionalism within your organization look to our certification programs in Purchasing, Production and Inventory Control or Supply Chain Management.
The Ryan Group training philosophy is based upon their belief that in today s highly competitive environment companies must consider training as an investment in productivity thus, have a right to demand a high return-on-investment from their training resources.
Our trademark is providing very learning-intensive and subject-matter-driven customized workshops which also impart to the participants a problem-solving-mindset which promotes a healthy risk-taking constructive challenging of the status quo within their companies.
If you are an employee in one of these above companies looking to make yourself an even more valuable subject-matter-expert contributor within your company, or a manager wanting to increase the professionalism within your organization look to our certification programs in Purchasing, Production and Inventory Control or Supply Chain Management.
The Ryan Group training philosophy is based upon their belief that in today s highly competitive environment companies must consider training as an investment in productivity thus, have a right to demand a high return-on-investment from their training resources.
Our trademark is providing very learning-intensive and subject-matter-driven customized workshops which also impart to the participants a problem-solving-mindset which promotes a healthy risk-taking constructive challenging of the status quo within their companies.
Acquiring a Problem-Solving Mindset


: Whether you are a small manufacturer struggling with increased offshore competition, a high-volume manufacturer implementing a 'lean manufacturing' program within your state-of-the-art manufacturing facility or a pharmaceutical manufacturer negotiating with the government over the patent life of your
product.... your employees in Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, more...
Certification Production & Inventory Control Manager (CPIM)

: CPIM provides a common basis for individuals and organizations to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. The program has helped individuals and their organizations become more productive and competitive because it is designed to test candidates in-depth knowledge of a variety of subjects specific to operations management. Introduced in 1973 and reconfigured in 2000, CPIM continues to live up to its mission of educating individuals in the concepts, tools, terminology, and integration of topics across operations functions. CPIM has helped more than 66, 000 professionals
Purchasing Negotiations

: Whether you are a Purchasing Executive with a Fortune 100 company struggling with corporate downsizing issues, a Purchasing Manager negotiating long-term agreements with your certified supplier base or a Buyer struggling with balancing new cost-reduction goals and supplier performance issues...... this critically acclaimed Purchasing Negotiations Workshop will help you become more successful in both your professional and personal lives. This critically more...
Sales Negotiations

: Whether you are the District Sales Manager at a Fortune 100 Pharmaceuticals Company or a Sales Trainee at a startup High Technology Firm......this critically acclaimed Sales Negotiations Workshop will help you become more successful in both your professional and personal lives. This Workshop is an extremely practical, results-driven and fast-paced program that develops your more...
Supply Chain Management

: Whether you are a small manufacturer struggling with increased offshore competition, a high volume manufacturer implementing a lean manufacturing program or a high- technology leader attempting to stay ahead of changing technology you have probably come to realize that effective Supply Chain Management (SCM) has become essential to successfully compete in today s global marketplace.
This is a hands-on workshop that is designed to review supply chain practices and manufacturing planning and control systems principles (master scheduling, sales/ operation planning, material requirements planning, capacity more...
Certification Programs
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)


: The Certified Purchasing Manager (C. P.M.) program is designed for experienced
purchasing and supply managers. It focuses on managerial and leadership skills, plus a variety of specialized functions (e. g., sourcing analysis, supply and inventory management, forecasting) designed to enhance the value of procurement and supply management within an organization. It also covers the operational aspects of the purchasing and supply function, such as identifying requirements, preparing solicitations and agreements, negotiations, technology, quality, and maintaining relationships.
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