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SUMMARY:Leading for Operational Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Leadership behaviors drive performance. Learn how communication\, coaching\, and alignment improve individual and plant results. \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain why communication clarity and behavioral consistency are foundational to safety\, productivity\, engagement\, and morale.\nIdentify leadership behaviors that build trust\, improve motivation\, and strengthen performance culture.\nApply structured coaching models that improve employee capability\, confidence\, and alignment.\nEvaluate performance using a balanced approach that considers both results and behaviors.\n\nRegister Here  Registration closes April 28th for this event on May 5th. \nNormally priced at $125 per person\, this event is being offered at no cost to Virginia manufacturers through a partnership between The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing\, The New River/Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Board\, The Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County and GENEDGE\, Virginia’s MEP Center\, using federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership funding.
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/7164/
LOCATION:Virginia Housing Conference Center\, 105 East Main Street\, Wytheville\, VA\, 24382\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Building Resilient Supply Chains: Planning\, Development\, & Risk Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Industry professionals explore strategies to improve efficiency\, optimize planning and procurement\, and drive sustainable growth. \n\n\n\n\nJoin GENEDGE and our partner James Madison University for a dynamic and engaging session focused on building stronger\, more resilient manufacturing operations. This co-sponsored event will bring together industry professionals\, business leaders\, and innovators to explore practical strategies that enhance efficiency\, strengthen supply chains\, and drive sustainable growth. \nAttendees will gain valuable insights into current industry trends\, planning and procurement best practices\, and actionable approaches to improve operational performance. Whether you are looking to optimize your processes\, expand your network\, or stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape\, this session is designed to deliver real value. \nCome ready to learn\, connect\, and walk away with tools you can immediately apply to your organization. \nRegister Here \nNormally priced at $125 per person\, this event is being offered at no cost through a partnership between James Madison University and GENEDGE\, Virginia’s MEP Center\, using federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership funding.
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/building-resilient-supply-chains-planning-development-risk-mitigation/
LOCATION:Harrison Innovation Hub Harrisonburg\, VA\, 25 North Liberty\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22808\, United States
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SUMMARY:Supporting Employees While Maintaining a Safe and Productive Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers and other employers often face difficult situations involving employee wellbeing\, workplace safety\, and maintaining a productive workforce. Supervisors are frequently the first to encounter these challenges and must balance compassion for employees with the responsibility to protect the workplace and the organization. \nThis session brings together experts from industry and community organizations to discuss practical approaches employers can use when navigating complex employee situations. Participants will gain insight into recognizing and responding to challenging workplace circumstances\, supporting employees in accessing community resources\, and exploring options that help employees remain productive members of the workforce. \nThe program will include perspectives from GENEDGE\, community support organizations\, and workforce development professionals. Together they will highlight approaches that allow employers to respond appropriately\, protect their organizations\, and connect employees with resources that may help them overcome personal challenges while remaining engaged in the workforce. \nRegister Here \nThis event will be held at the Pulaski Innovation Center on Thursday\, May 21 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. \nThis $125 per person training is offered at NO-COST through a GENEDGE partnership with New River/Mt. Rogers Workforce Development Board and the New River Valley Community Services.
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/supporting-employees-while-maintaining-a-safe-and-productive-workplace/
LOCATION:Pulaski Innovation Center – New River Conference Room\, 6580 Valley Center Dr\, Fairlawn\, VA\, 24141\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Driving Performance Improvement by Building a Safety-First Culture
DESCRIPTION:Safety culture is not just a compliance requirement. It is a performance driver. Driving Performance Improvement by Building a Safety-First Culture equips supervisors and safety leaders with a research-informed understanding of how safety behaviors influence productivity\, quality\, retention\, and operational stability. \nBuilt on proven principles from safety science\, human factors\, and organizational culture research\, this workshop shows how strong safety cultures lead to measurable benefits like fewer incidents\, reduced variability\, higher quality outcomes\, and stronger employee loyalty. \nParticipants will examine how leadership behavior is the primary mechanism through which safety values are communicated\, reinforced\, or undermined. Using real-world case studies from high-reliability organizations like Alcoa and DuPont\, the session demonstrates how safety excellence can become a competitive advantage. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the hidden cost of weak safety culture\, including rework\, downtime\, turnover\, and insurance impacts\nUnderstand how industry leaders use safety performance as a strategic differentiator\nRecognize the pivotal influence supervisors have on safety attitudes\, compliance\, and daily norms\nTranslate safety principles into consistent leadership behaviors that shape long-term outcomes\n\n\nWorkshop Agenda\nTopics include: \n\n\nWhy Safety Culture MattersCultural drivers\, behavioral modeling\, and the operational and financial value of safety excellence \n\n\nCase Study: AlcoaHow a Fortune 500 manufacturer used safety as a unifying pillar to improve productivity and profitability \n\n\nLeadership’s Role in Safety CultureThe behavioral science of influence\, credibility\, and norm-setting \n\n\nGroup Activity: Cultural DriversParticipants assess workplace leadership behaviors that reinforce or undermine safety performance \n\n\nBuilding a Safety-First CultureA four-pillar framework to turn safety values into measurable routines and expectations \n\n\nAction PlanningTeams build a targeted plan for strengthening safety culture in their own facility \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is recommended for manufacturing leaders responsible for daily execution and safe operations\, including: \n\nFrontline Supervisors and Team Leads\nSafety Managers and EHS Leaders\nPlant Managers and Operations Leaders\nHR and Training Leaders supporting supervisor development\nContinuous Improvement Leaders supporting culture change\n\n\nExpected Outcomes\nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA clearer understanding of how safety culture impacts business performance\nPractical behaviors supervisors can reinforce immediately\nA framework for turning safety expectations into consistent daily routines\nA draft action plan to drive measurable safety and performance improvements\n\n\nDuration\n90 Minutes \n\nCost\nNo Cost \n\nRegistration\nRegister through Eventbrite here.
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/driving-performance-improvement-by-building-a-safety-first-culture-half-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Winchester Regional Airport Conference Center\, 491 Airport Rd.\, Winchester\, VA\, 22602\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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SUMMARY:Energy-Driven Total Cost of Ownership: A Strategic Advantage for Manufacturing Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:Short Description\nEnergy is no longer just a utility expense—it’s a critical driver of cost\, risk\, and resilience across your supply chain. This session shows how leading manufacturers are integrating energy into Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to make smarter sourcing and operational decisions. \nWhat This Session Is\nThis 90-minute executive session explores how energy impacts Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and why it should be treated as a core input in supply chain decision-making—not an afterthought. \nParticipants will learn how incorporating energy into TCO reveals hidden costs\, improves supplier selection\, and strengthens supply chain resilience in an increasingly volatile environment. \nWhy Attend\nIn U.S. manufacturing\, energy can represent a significant share of production costs in certain industries—and price volatility continues to impact margins and operational stability. Yet\, most organizations evaluate suppliers and operations using traditional cost models that overlook one critical variable: energy. \nOrganizations that proactively manage energy as a strategic input are better positioned to protect margins\, reduce disruption risk\, improve operational performance\, and build more resilient supply chains. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify where energy is quietly driving cost\, margin\, and risk\nImprove sourcing decisions using energy-integrated TCO\nUnderstand how energy volatility impacts supplier reliability and performance\nStrengthen supply chain resilience through energy-aware strategies\nAsk the right executive-level questions to uncover hidden inefficiencies\n\nFormat\n\n90-minute interactive presentation: June 30th (8:30 am – 10:00 am)\nReal-world examples and practical frameworks\nOpen discussion and Q&A\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nManufacturing executives (COO\, CFO\, VP Operations)\nSupply chain and procurement leaders\nPlant managers and operations leaders\nContinuous improvement and engineering professionals\nAnyone responsible for cost\, sourcing\, or operational performance\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With\n\nA clear framework for energy-integrated TCO\nPractical ways to apply energy insights to supplier selection and operations\nA better understanding of how energy affects cost-to-serve and profitability\nAn executive playbook to translate energy data into operational and supply chain decisions
URL:https://genedge.org/events-calendar/energy-in-manufactruring/
LOCATION:TBD (East Region)
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