Strong leadership is not a “soft skill.” It is an operational capability that directly influences safety, productivity, quality, retention, and culture. Leading for Operational Excellence is designed to strengthen supervisory and managerial performance using evidence-based leadership practices proven to drive measurable results. In this workshop, participants examine the relationship between...
Open houses include a center tour, live demonstrations, and time for questions with SCA staff. The Cobotic Alliance Center is a regional hub dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers in Hampton Roads adopt and integrate cobotic welding. The Center provides hands-on demonstrations, training, and real-world evaluation of cobotic systems...
Digitizing Legacy Machines: Making Your Manufacturing Data Work for You Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and gain better visibility into their operations. Smart manufacturing technologies can help address these challenges, but many small and mid-sized manufacturers are unsure where to begin. The Virginia Smart Manufacturing...
Leadership behaviors drive performance. Learn how communication, coaching, and alignment improve individual and plant results. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Explain why communication clarity and behavioral consistency are foundational to safety, productivity, engagement, and morale. Identify leadership behaviors that build trust, improve motivation, and...
Half-day course for manufacturing leaders exploring cobotic welding. Hands-on demos, ROI discussion, and guidance from interest to adoption. Overview This half-day course is designed for manufacturing leaders who need to make informed, business-driven decisions about cobotic welding adoption. Rather than focusing on programming or operator-level training, the session provides...
This half-day, hands-on, spanish langauage workshop introduces proven process improvement methods through an interactive manufacturing simulation. Participants will learn how to identify value-added versus non-value-added work, reduce waste, improve flow, and align production to customer demand. Through multiple simulation rounds, attendees apply tools such as process mapping, workplace organization, standard...
This half-day, hands-on workshop introduces proven process improvement methods through an interactive manufacturing simulation. Participants will learn how to identify value-added versus non-value-added work, reduce waste, improve flow, and align production to customer demand. Through multiple simulation rounds, attendees apply tools such as process mapping, workplace organization, standard work, visual...
Industry professionals explore strategies to improve efficiency, optimize planning and procurement, and drive sustainable growth. Join 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...
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. This session brings together experts from industry...
This session will explore how energy impacts manufacturing costs, operational efficiency, asset management, and supply chain resilience. Attendees will gain insight into how leading manufacturers are incorporating energy into Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategies to make smarter sourcing and operational decisions. This discussion is especially beneficial for: Manufacturing executives...
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. Built on proven principles from safety science, human factors,...
Overview Learn to turn machine data into operational gains with classroom learning, live tech demos, and real-world business application. Make Your Manufacturing Data Work for You You don't need new machines to run a smarter operation. You need a way to capture what your existing machines already know, and turn...