Cost of Doing Business
2010 Analysis
As an exclusive benefit for CODBS Member participants only, AWI will host a free Webinar presented by Marc Sanderson, Owner and President of Wilkie Sanderson, on
August 5 at 11:00 am EDT.
The 2010 AWI Cost of Doing Business and Compensation Study Report will be distributed the last week of July to AWI Manufacturing Members who participated in the survey.
All other AWI Manufacturing Members can review the Executive Summary in the Members Only section of www.awinet.org. Non-participating AWI membership may purchase the report for $500.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see what the numbers show and what they mean to individual member companies. 2010 CODBS participants should mark their calendar for the complimentary AWI Webinar, Thursday, August 5th at 11:00 am EDT. Registration is required to attend.
The Empire State Chapter is proud to host the
2010 Summer Professional Development Seminars.
July 30th - 31st at the Marriott Albany
How strong is your foundation? Build it up by having your employees attend the 2010 Summer Professional Development Seminars! AWI is now offering 2 can’t miss learning opportunities custom made for woodwork manufacturers. Participants will be certain to improve their skills, increase efficiency, refresh their minds and recharge their batteries.
Registration includes all utilized materials, (including notebooks & electronic files) morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon snack. Seats are limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Fundamentals of Estimating
This one-day program is designed to help you calculate your “break even” and to introduce the AWI Cost Book. Do you know much it costs to put the key in the door and turn on the lights every day at your plant? Learn how to find out, AND how to put that fact to work for profitable jobs next week. After you get home from this program you will sleep better at night, knowing you can turn down unprofitable work and negotiate your margins with confidence. Completion of this course satisfies the prerequisite for Advanced Estimating.
Fundamentals of Project Management
Build a solid foundation for profitable projects. You will sharpen your basic management skills, learn what questions to ask, and take home powerful techniques. The informal format allows time for questions. Explore alternative solutions with your colleagues in the room. Hit the ground running as you take on your promotion to PM for your company. Completion of this one-day course satisfies the prerequisite for Advanced Project Management.
Location & Dates Coming Soon!
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Lean Manufacturing (2 Days)
This workshop is designed by LEAN woodworkers and presented by active woodworking professionals currently implementing LEAN principles. The two days will have a laser-like focus on the steps a woodworking firm needs to take to get LEAN. This program is NOT an introduction to LEAN manufacturing. A pre-seminar reading list will be prepared for attendees who need a primer on LEAN. At the seminar we will dive in the deep end of the pool and start swimming for the Gold Medal in the first hour.
Advanced Project Management (2 Days)
Effective, efficient, aggressive project management is vital to your company’s growth and health. Learn to “manage UP” to the General Contractors and Owners for whom you work. Take home tips and techniques to put your team in control of the project from the first day to job close out. Improve your Customer Management skills, allowing jobs to flow instead of bump along to completion. Get the tools to punch out of a job, once and for all, so life can go on.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Fundamentals of Project Management course or 3 years experience as an active Project Manager.
Advanced Estimating (2 Days)
Get the results you want from every project - profit and pleasure. Participants take away immediately useful tools - job costing, bid justification, tips for estimating complex projects. The faculty takes attendees through unique woodworking problems, and leads them to real-world solutions.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Fundamentals of Estimating course or 3 years experience as an active Estimator.