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SUMMARY:QRM® Workshop Utrecht (NL)
DESCRIPTION:Want to quickly learn what QRM (Quick Response Manufacturing) means for your organisation? Then come to our interactive QRM introductory workshop. \nThrough various simulation games and healthy discussions\, you will actively experience what QRM is in an accessible way. Learn what unnecessary waiting times do to your organisational processes and how QRM helps your organisation shorten lead times. \nVarious common problems will be highlighted and discussed in detail during this interactive session. Of course\, you will also have the opportunity to present your own problem case\, which can be discussed and addressed on the spot. In three hours\, you will be sufficiently informed about the four fundamental pillars of QRM and you can start making changes. \nThe event will be held in Dutch.
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-workshop-utrecht-nl/
LOCATION:Utrecht\, Utrecht\, Netherlands
ORGANIZER;CN="Censor | Voor de verandering":MAILTO:qrm@censor.nl
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
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SUMMARY:The Invisible Time in Hospitals: Why Patient Flow\, not Capacity\, drives Performance
DESCRIPTION:Hospitals strive to improve efficiency\, yet delays persist. Why? Because the real issue is often invisible: Patient waiting time. In most systems\, up to 70% of the total lead time is non-value-adding. This talk reveals how shifting from resource optimization to Patient flow performance unlocks a powerful lever for improving care and operations. \n\nHospitals are under constant pressure to improve efficiency\, optimize resources\, and deliver better patient care. Despite numerous Lean initiatives\, many organizations still struggle with delays\, bottlenecks\, and overwhelmed teams. \nWhy? Because the real issue is often misunderstood. The problem is not capacity\, it is the time patients spend waiting. \nIn most healthcare systems\, up to 70% of the total lead time is non-value-adding. It is waiting time between steps\, decisions\, and departments —invisible\, unmanaged\, yet highly impactful. \nThis keynote introduces a paradigm shift: moving from resource efficiency to patient flow time performance.\nBy making waiting time visible and measurable\, hospitals can unlock a powerful lever to: \n\nimprove Patient experience\nenhance Team collaboration\nincrease Operational Performance\n\nDrawing on real-life healthcare transformations\, including hospital settings\, Dominique Andreux will share how organizations have reduced delays\, improved flow\, and re-engaged Teams by focusing on end-to-end lead time. In a VUCA world\, performance is no longer about doing more.It is about waiting less and flowing better. \n\nCustomer Reference:\nAt a clinic belonging to the RAMSAY SANTE Group\, we worked on simplifying outpatient flows and ensuring operating theatres started on time. By bringing the Teams together – clinical staff\, doctors\, and administrative staff – to analysethe actual workflow\, we: \n\n\nRealigned priorities from start to finish\nRemoved hidden friction points\nAnd synchronized key stages of the patient journey\n\nThe results speak for themselves: \n\nAn increase in operating theatre capacity of around 20% without additional resources\nA simpler and smoother Patient journey\nA marked improvement in the experience of Staff and Doctors
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/the-invisible-time-in-hospitals-why-patient-flow-not-capacity-drives-performance/
LOCATION:D-Schwetzingen\, Mannheim
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260729T182629Z
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SUMMARY:QRM® Bronze Training Znojmo (CZ)
DESCRIPTION:You will gain a deeper understanding of the four pillars of QRM®. We give you a different perspective on time and costs in the company. This will open up new approaches for your company’s growth. \nUnderstanding the 4 basic principles of QRM\nUnderstanding the company as a whole system with its dependencies\nUnderstanding the consideration of the time factor through an analysis using an MCT\nUnderstanding the correlations between the utilization planning of a production and the variability of the products \nThe main advantages of the course are \n\n‘Thinking in terms of time’ as opposed to ‘thinking in terms of cost’\nRecognize immediate steps to reduce lead time\nDevelop a critical eye on the implementation of improvements\nRecognize the potential and opportunities that arise in your company as a result of what you have learned\nCompany visit Egston: identification of potentials for QRM application\n\nThis beginner’s course is aimed at all managers in manufacturing companies with a high product range and low quantities (high mix – low volume). \nLecturer: Lukáš Richter (QRM Slovakia\, QRM® Gold Certificated) LinkedIn
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-bronze-training-znojmo-cz/
LOCATION:EGSTON System Electronic\, spol. s.r.o. – Znojmo (CZ)\, Průmyslová 711/20\, Znojmo 2\, 670 15
ORGANIZER;CN="QRM Slovakia":MAILTO:lukas@lukasrichter.sk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261019T090000
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SUMMARY:QRM® Institute Silver course (D)
DESCRIPTION:The QRM® Institute Silver course combines theoretical knowledge of QRM® principles with practical applications through exercises and simulations. It illustrates the change from a cost-oriented traditional mindset (store floor or support services) to an agile QRM® cell organization that focuses on reducing cycle time. \nQRM® is not about working faster\, but about working better together. It is about simplifying workflows and streamlining company processes – both internal and external (suppliers and customers) – to create collaborative dynamics. \nThe main goal of QRM® is to grow the business by focusing on reducing lead times in all processes. QRM® reduces delays by eliminating unnecessary time from the customer’s perspective: the so-called “white space”. \nIf you are faced with increasingly individualized customer requests with short deadlines\, then QRM® is for you. \n\nObjectives of the Silver training\nUnderstanding the origin and the 4 basic principles of QRM®\nLearning techniques and tools for analyzing the lead time (MCT)\nLearning and implementing the laws of system dynamics\nLearn and implement the keys to a cellular organization\nBetter understand the dynamics of interpersonal interactions\, the keys to team development and the quick response leadership style\n\nDates \n19 October 2026 – 3:00–5:00 p.m. – Online onboarding \n21 October 2026 – 7:00–9:00 p.m. – 1st online training session \n22 October 2026 – 7:00–9:00 p.m. – 2nd online training session \n26 October 2026 – 28 October 2026 in person \n29  October 2026 Visit to a QRM company \nNovember 2026 – Follow-up and exam preparation
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-institute-silver-course-d/
LOCATION:Kupferzell\, Baden-Württemberg
ORGANIZER;CN="QRM Institut GmbH":MAILTO:info@qrm-institute.com
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SUMMARY:QRM Silver day training series (B)
DESCRIPTION:Grow with QRM: shorter lead times\, lower costs and higher delivery reliability\nWould you like to shorten lead times\, reduce costs and improve your delivery reliability? During a 4 day QRM Silver training programme\, you will learn how to apply Quick Response Manufacturing within your own organisation. You will gain the principles\, methods\, tools and implementation skills needed to independently launch and guide a QRM project. \nThe training is organised by Sirris in collaboration with the QRM Institute and consists of nine knowledge modules\, spread across 4 day sessions (in Diepenbeek). The first half focuses on the fundamental principles\, methods and tools of QRM. The second half emphasises practical application\, implementation skills and change management. \nThe training is delivered by Belgian QRM experts: Joost Van Driessche\, Pascal Pollet and Ben Proesmans. \nFor whom?\nThis training programme is intended for professionals working in a production or industrial environment who want to achieve shorter lead times\, higher delivery reliability and reduced operational complexity.\nIt is especially relevant for: \n\nProduction\, operations and plant managers looking to reduce lead times\nTeam leaders and supervisors responsible for improvement initiatives\nSupply chain\, planning and logistics professionals seeking better control over lead times\, inventory and planning\nProcess\, lean and continuous improvement managers who want to apply QRM principles\nEngineering\, industrialisation and project managers\n\nNo prior knowledge of QRM is required\, but experience with production\, planning\, engineering or improvement projects will help participants apply the concepts more quickly within their own practice. \nWould you like to find out more about QRM? Read about it here \nOverview of knowledge modules\n\nModule 1: The power of time:\nHow time-based thinking offers new perspectives\, Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT)\nModule 2: Organisational structure: \nFocus Target Market Segment (FTMS)\, division into office and production cells\nModule 3: System dynamics:\nImpact of variability and utilisation rates\, the planning paradox\, optimal batch size\nModule 4: Company-wide deployment of QRM:\nLead time reduction with suppliers\, R&D and the impact on cost calculation\nModule 5: Social dynamics: teams and team development:\nTeam composition and development\, a new role for leadership\nModule 6: QRM simulation game:\nAnalysis of a simulated production environment and application of QRM principles\nModule 7: QRM implementation:\nAnalysis methods and change management\nModule 8: Case studies and testimonials:\nApplication of QRM in case studies\nModule 9: Applying QRM within your own company\n\nProgramme\nThe training is hold in Dutch. It starts at 09:00 and ends at 17:00. Participants are welcome from 8:30 onwards. Lunch is provided during all sessions. \n\n\n\n\nSession\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\nSession 1\n30 october 2026\n\n\nSession 2\n13 november 2026\n\n\nSession 3\n27 november 2026\n\n\nSession 4\n11 december 2026
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-silver-day-training-series-b/
LOCATION:B-Diepenbeek\, Wetenschapspark 35\, Diepenbeek\, 3590\, Belgium
ORGANIZER;CN="Sirris%2C Gent":MAILTO:pascal.pollet@sirris.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261105T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261106T150000
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SUMMARY:International QRM Community Days - November 5&6th (Belgium)
DESCRIPTION:The QRM Community brings together QRM practitioners\, who are active in a QRM transformation\, from around the world to exchange experiences\, share best practices and gain inspiration from leading company transformations by using the QRM principles. \nThe QRM Community Days is a two-day event. We will start on Thursday\, November 5 at 13:30\, allowing participants sufficient time to travel to the venue. The program includes an afternoon session on the first day\, followed by a full morning and lunch on the second day. The meeting will conclude early in the afternoon\, enabling everyone to travel home the same day. \nThis year\, the International QRM Community will visit two Belgian manufacturers that have successfully transformed their operations through the application of QRM principles. \n\nProvan is an award-winning metalworking company specializing in tube\, profile and sheet metal processing\, welding and assembly. Serving a high-variety\, low-volume market\, Provan has been applying QRM for many years to achieve exceptionally short lead times and high flexibility\, making it one of Europe’s best-known QRM success stories.\nGerken Belgium\, part of the Wabtec Group\, designs and manufactures high-performance carbon and graphite components for industrial and railway applications. The company recently introduced POLCA to improve the flow of customized products through its high-mix manufacturing environment\, providing an excellent opportunity to see a recent POLCA implementation in practice.\n\nProgramme \nThursday\, November 5th \n\n13:30 – 13:45: Welcome at Provan (Troisdorflaan 22\, 3600 Genk)\n13:45 – 14:45: Presentation on QRM Journey of Provan\n14:45 – 15:45: Tour of production area\n15:45 – 17:00: Questions and experience sharing\n17:00: Transport from Provan to hotel (Genk)\n19:30: QRM Community Dinner in Genk (Restaurant Gusto\, Europalaan 38\, 3600 Genk)\n\nFriday\, November 6th \n\n08:00: Transport from hotel to Gerken\n09:00 – 09:15: Welcome at Gerken (Av. du Parc 41\, 4800 Verviers)\n09:15 – 10:15: Presentation on QRM journey of Gerken\n10:15 – 11:15: Tour of production area\n11:15 – 12:30: Questions and experience sharing\n12:30 – 13:00: Lunch\n13:00 – 15:00: Workshop: Sharing best practices and identifying practical next steps\n\nRegistration \nPrice: 150 Euro\, including dinner and lunch \nPersonal travel and accomodation costs are not included. \nThe registration for the international QRM community should be made via an email to your local QRM Institute member. \nThe visits are limited to 20 participants. \n 
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/international-qrm-community-days-november-56th-belgium/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270203T210000
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SUMMARY:QRM Silver training series (B)
DESCRIPTION:Grow with QRM: shorter lead times\, lower costs and higher delivery reliability\nWould you like to shorten lead times\, reduce costs and improve your delivery reliability? During this ten-part QRM Silver training programme\, you will learn how to apply Quick Response Manufacturing within your own organisation. You will gain the principles\, methods\, tools and implementation skills needed to independently launch and guide a QRM project. \nThe training is organised by Sirris in collaboration with the QRM Institute and consists of nine knowledge modules\, spread across ten evening sessions. The first half focuses on the fundamental principles\, methods and tools of QRM. The second half emphasises practical application\, implementation skills and change management. \nThe training is delivered by Belgian QRM experts: Joost Van Driessche\, Pascal Pollet and Ben Proesmans. \nFor whom?\nThis training programme is intended for professionals working in a production or industrial environment who want to achieve shorter lead times\, higher delivery reliability and reduced operational complexity.\nIt is especially relevant for: \n\nProduction\, operations and plant managers looking to reduce lead times\nTeam leaders and supervisors responsible for improvement initiatives\nSupply chain\, planning and logistics professionals seeking better control over lead times\, inventory and planning\nProcess\, lean and continuous improvement managers who want to apply QRM principles\nEngineering\, industrialisation and project managers\nInternal project leaders\, change agents and consultants supporting operational improvement projects\n\nNo prior knowledge of QRM is required\, but experience with production\, planning\, engineering or improvement projects will help participants apply the concepts more quickly within their own practice. \nKey takeaways\nAfter this training\, you will be able to: \n\napply the principles of Quick Response Manufacturing\nanalyse lead times and identify improvement opportunities\nindependently launch a QRM project\ncarry out the analysis phase of a QRM implementation\nsupport the implementation of QRM\nguide teams through change and implementation\n\nOverview of knowledge modules\n\nModule 1: The power of time:\nHow time-based thinking offers new perspectives\, Manufacturing Critical-path Time (MCT)\nModule 2: Organisational structure: \nFocus Target Market Segment (FTMS)\, division into office and production cells\nModule 3: System dynamics:\nImpact of variability and utilisation rates\, the planning paradox\, optimal batch size\nModule 4: Company-wide deployment of QRM:\nLead time reduction with suppliers\, R&D and the impact on cost calculation\nModule 5: Social dynamics: teams and team development:\nTeam composition and development\, a new role for leadership\nModule 6: QRM simulation game:\nAnalysis of a simulated production environment and application of QRM principles\nModule 7: QRM implementation:\nAnalysis methods and change management\nModule 8: Case studies and testimonials:\nApplication of QRM in case studies\nModule 9: Applying QRM within your own company\n\nProgramme\nThe training is hold in Dutch. It starts at 17:30 and ends at 21:00. Participants are welcome from 17:00 onwards. A light meal is provided at the start of each session. \n\n\n\n\n\nSession\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\nSession 1\n18 November 2026\n\n\nSession 2\n25 November 2026\n\n\nSession 3\n2 December 2026\n\n\nSession 4\n9 December 2026\n\n\nSession  5\n16 December 2026\n\n\nSession 6\n6 January 2027\n\n\nSession 7\n13 January 2027\n\n\nSession 8\n20 January 2027\n\n\nSession 9\n27 January 2027\n\n\nSession 10\n3 February 2027
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-silver-training-series-b/
LOCATION:B-Zwijnaarde\, Technologiepark 48\, Zwijnaarde\, 9052\, Belgium
ORGANIZER;CN="Sirris%2C Gent":MAILTO:pascal.pollet@sirris.be
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