The Women in Manufacturing Stepping Up Program, facilitated by apics NSW and subsidised by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD), will be offered again during 2008, following the success of the 2007 pilot program.
Participants of the 2007 program included both owners and managers of manufacturing businesses and those employed in manufacturing and/or production roles.
In addition to informal relationships that the women will establish throughout the program, participants are matched with a more experienced, supply chain or manufacturing practitioner who can mentor them. Participants in the 2007 program confirmed that having someone to talk to about issues they are struggling with was very helpful — giving them the confidence to implement changes and make improvements.
The more formal part of the program allows participants to attend seven instruction sessions led by experts and designed to provide best-practice, practical learning opportunities. During 2007, these sessions covered key manufacturing concepts such as: inventory management, forecasting, manufacturing processes and materials, project management and materials requirements planning.
The next Women in Manufacturing Program Stepping Up Program will commence in April 2008. Expressions of interest should be received before 30 November 2007 and applications close 25 February 2008. apics NSW is also seeking experienced practitioners who would like to contribute/participate as Mentors in this program.
For more information contact Linda Henry, business manager, apics NSW office on 02 9891 1411 or linda.henry@apicsnsw.org.au or visit www.apics.org.au.
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