True North Consulting, LLC |
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True North Consulting's mission is to equip people to transform their supply chain operations through training in supply chain management, lean six sigma and operations management principles. We offer APICS certification (CPIM), Lean Six Sigma, Lean Accounting and other value stream centered courses. We train, assess and coach to accelerate your journey to operational excellence.
From launching Toyota's first remanufacturing plant, to a complete "push" to "pull" transformation at Bosch's largest U. S. plant, to multiple ERP/ ecommerce implementations in tier one automotive and aerospace companies, we have the depth and breadth of experience to help you excel in today's global marketplace.
APICS CPIM Certification Training: On-site full or targeted APICS instructor-led training will raise your staff skill level immediately.
Our principal, David Carter, has a passion to share his years of experience working for Toyota Industries and Japanese manufacturer, Sanden International. Learn from a Toyota master who implemented the Toyota Production System at Toyota, and later at other companies. Learn how to apply Lean Six Sigma concepts to your service organization as well.
True North Consulting, LLC is based in Madison, MS, USA
True North Consulting, LLC Seminar Schedule
True North helps organizations transform their supply chain operations by training employees in supply chain management, lean six sigma and lean accounting principles. We train, assess and coach to accelerate your journey to operational excellence.
Do you have a training plan to increase your organizational capability over time? We have digitized the entire body of knowledge of the leading operations management organizations including supply chain, lean and six sigma disciplines. We can identify the skills gap and design a permanent training plan for your SCM organization. You will know you have thorough coverage of all the leading edge practices.
From launching Toyota's first remanufacturing plant, to a complete "push" to "pull" transformation at Bosch's largest U. S. plant, to multiple ERP/ ecommerce implementations in tier one automotive and aerospace companies, we have the depth and breadth of experience to help you excel in today's global marketplace.
Courses:
APICS CPIM Certification:
- Basics of Supply Chain Management*
- Detailed Planning & Scheduling*
- Master Planning of Resources*
- Execution and Control of Operations*
- Strategic Management of Resources*
- Basic Lean Concepts
- Policy Deployment (Hoshin)
- Lean Six Sigma
- Value Stream Mapping
- Structured Problem Solving
- 5S (Office & Factory)
- Advanced Kanban / Pull Systems
- Lean Accounting
Do you have a training plan to increase your organizational capability over time? We have digitized the entire body of knowledge of the leading operations management organizations including supply chain, lean and six sigma disciplines. We can identify the skills gap and design a permanent training plan for your SCM organization. You will know you have thorough coverage of all the leading edge practices.
From launching Toyota's first remanufacturing plant, to a complete "push" to "pull" transformation at Bosch's largest U. S. plant, to multiple ERP/ ecommerce implementations in tier one automotive and aerospace companies, we have the depth and breadth of experience to help you excel in today's global marketplace.
Courses:
APICS CPIM Certification:
- Basics of Supply Chain Management*
- Detailed Planning & Scheduling*
- Master Planning of Resources*
- Execution and Control of Operations*
- Strategic Management of Resources*
- Basic Lean Concepts
- Policy Deployment (Hoshin)
- Lean Six Sigma
- Value Stream Mapping
- Structured Problem Solving
- 5S (Office & Factory)
- Advanced Kanban / Pull Systems
- Lean Accounting
Basics of Supply Chain Management



: Understand the value stream flow from your suppliers, through your organization and on to your customers. Topics include: Elements of the Supply Chain, Lean Principles, Six Sigma/ Total Quality Management (TQM), Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II), Demand Planning, Capacity Management.
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Detailed Scheduling and Planning



: This course focuses on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Topics include: material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management, procurement, mechanics of the detailed material planning process and planning operations.
This courses will be taught by certified APICS instructor David Carter, using APICS proven course curricula designed to prepare operations professionals for the CPIM certification exams.
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Execution Control of Operations



: This course focuses on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls. Topics include: techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, quality initiatives and continuous improvement, inventory control, authorizing and reporting activities for push and pull systems, evaluating performance and providing feedback.
This course will be taught by certified APICS instructor David Carter, using APICS proven course curricula designed to prepare operations professionals for the CPIM certification exams.
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Master Planning of Resources



: Master Planning of Resources will explore the processes used to develop sales and operations plans and identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. Topics include: 1) Demand Management 2) Sales and Operations Planning 3) Master Scheduling 4) Measuring Business Performance.
Strategic Management of Resources



: Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to supply chain strategy deployment. Topics include: strategic planning, resource alignment, configuring and integrating internal processes, change management, project management, voice of the customer and strategic planning of facilities, supply partners, information technology, and organizational design.
These courses will be taught by certified APICS instructor David Carter, using APICS proven course curricula designed to prepare operations professionals for the CPIM certification exams.
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