3/5/2025 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, 10808 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Impact Washington is hosting a no-cost Supply Chain 101 workshop in partnership with Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce on March 5th. Click here to register This free workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. Followed by a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way. By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your efforts. Workshop content and exercises will help to: - Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
- Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
- Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
- Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
- Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information
In-Person Course: - Duration: 7 hours, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (includes 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 min breaks)
- Lunch, snacks and coffee will be provided.
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3/12/2025 9:00 AM - 3/13/2025 12:00 PM
Online
Impact Washington is hosting a no-cost virtual workshop Supply Chain 101 workshop for Pacific Northwest Food and Beverage manufacturers on March 12th and 13th. The session will run for 3 hours on both days from 9am to 12pm (webinar link for the 2-day workshop will be sent separately). Click Here to Register This 2-day workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. The webinar will also do a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way. By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your manufacturing efforts. Workshop content and exercises will help to: - Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
- Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
- Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
- Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
- Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information
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3/18/2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cowlitz County Event Center, 1900 7th Avenue Longview, WA 98632
Impact Washington and Cowlitz EDC are partnering to host a Lean 101 workshop for small and medium manufacturers. Learn how to streamline your manufacturing processes and boost efficiency. This in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their manufacturing business. Register Today The workshop provides a practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on tools needed to apply Lean principles to your organization. The focus is to learn how to deploy Lean in the manufacturing work environment to yield efficiency and improvement. These same tools can also be used across any industry to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies. Interact with people from other industries. Apply the tools in a simulation: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Batch Size Reduction, Standardized Work Participants will: - Learn how to define value from your customer’s perspective and identify l waste.
- Understand various lean concepts and be able to apply them to simple improvement projects
- Be guided through the transformation of an imaginary company - from a traditional manufacturing environment to a lean work environment.
- Undergo three levels of simulation will be conducted with training and discussion between sessions
A high level of involvement from class attendees is required. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs. See you there! Use discount code LEAN101 to attend this workshop for $75 instead of $199 full price, compliments of the Cowlitz EDC and Small Manufacturers Growth grant from Impact Washington. The seats are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, please contact marketing@impactwashington.org.
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3/19/2025 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tri City Development Council, 7130 W Grandridge Blvd Ste A, Kennewick, WA 99336
Impact Washington is hosting a no-cost Supply Chain 101 workshop in partnership with Tri City Development Council on March 19th. Click here to register This free workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. Followed by a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way. By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your efforts. Workshop content and exercises will help to: - Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
- Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
- Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
- Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
- Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information
In-Person Course: - Duration: 7 hours, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (includes 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 min breaks)
- Lunch, snacks and coffee will be provided.
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3/27/2025 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tri County Economic Development District, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville, WA 99114
Impact Washington is hosting a no-cost Supply Chain 101 workshop in partnership with Tri County Economic Development District on March 27th. Click here to register This in-person free workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. Followed by a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way. By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your efforts. Workshop content and exercises will help to: - Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
- Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
- Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
- Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
- Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information
In-Person Course: - Duration: 7 hours, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (includes 30 minutes for lunch and two 15 min breaks)
- Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.
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4/1/2025 9:00 AM - 4/2/2025 12:00 PM
Online
Impact Washington is hosting a no-cost virtual workshop Supply Chain 101 workshop for Washington small-sized manufacturers on April 1st and 2nd, 9am-12pm both days. Click here to register This 2-day workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. The webinar will also do a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way. By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your manufacturing efforts. Workshop content and exercises will help to: - Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
- Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
- Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
- Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
- Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information
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4/15/2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Skagit Valley College, Knutzen Cardinal Center C172 - Multipurpose Room, 2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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4/30/2025 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PublicDisplay.Art, 110 Union Street #Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98101
READY OR NOT BUSINESS SIMULATION GAME – A LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR MANUFACTURERS Learn -> Change -> Adapt Join the Business Simulation Game hosted by Impact Washington in partnership with Seattle Good Business Network and PublicDisplay.ART. This workshop is funded by the Washington State Microenterprise Association for Washington manufacturing entrepreneurs and micro and small businesses (1 to 5 employees). Register here It is a fast-paced, highly engaging business simulation game bringing to life the strategies, tactics, and organizational changes manufacturers must leverage to overcome business challenges and unleash profitable growth. Your company's greatest competitive advantage is adapting to change faster than your competition. Ready Or Not strengthens your team's adaptability in three ways: - Raises business IQ: Employees gain experience and perspective by collaborating across business functions to deliver business results.
- Build a strategic mindset: Employees who understand the internal and external factors critical to your company's success are more willing to embrace new strategies and implement changes critical to increasing profitability building.
- Strengthens teamwork and connections: Ready or Not's "collaborate to complete" design promotes knowledge sharing, open communication, and relationship building.
As part of this grant-funded workshop, businesses gain access to the Impact WA growth cycle. Participants can take a no-cost business evaluation before or after the session, apply for the Small Manufacturers Growth grant (subject to limited funding), and become a part of the comprehensive support network designed to drive success. Use discount code RONOFF to attend this workshop for $5 instead of $199 full price, compliments of funding provided by the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA) thanks to a grant made by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The seats are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Learn more about the WSMA Grant-funded workshops here. For more information, please contact marketing@impactwashington.org.
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