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SUMMARY:QRM® Experience Offenburg (D)
DESCRIPTION:Experience what a different way of thinking in terms of lead time and costs means for your manufacturing company. Recognize what causes idle times and what influence indirect costs have on your company’s results. \nIn this workshop you will gain an understanding of QRM® and inspiration for new approaches in your company. \nTarget group: Leading manufacturing companies with a wide variety of products and low volumes (high mix-low volume)
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-experience-2/
LOCATION:Offenburg\, Metzgerstraße 12\, Offenburg\, 77652\, Germany
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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;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251103T123000
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SUMMARY:QRM Quickie - online -
DESCRIPTION:QRM stands for Quick Response Manufacturing\, a transformation model that considers TIME to be the central resource. The focus is on non-value-adding time – in line with the principle of radical working:\ndo what works and leave everything else out. \nIn our live presentation\, we show which organisations QRM is particularly interesting for. We present the four pillars on which QRM rests and why the consistent focus on time rather than costs is both radical and necessary in order to achieve the following goals: \n10-25% cost reduction\n80-90% shorter throughput times\n55-65% improved delivery reliability\n100% employee satisfaction \nThe event will be held in German.
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-quickie-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="QRM Institute GmbH%2C Germany":MAILTO:https://qrm-institut.odoo.com/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251104T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260127T210000
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SUMMARY:QRM Silver training
DESCRIPTION:A new QRM Silver training series on Quick Response Manufacturing will start in November 2025. This ten-part ‘QRM Silver’ evening course will enable you to independently initiate a QRM project\, perform the analysis phase and support implementation. A collaboration between Sirris and the QRM Institute\, this course is composed of nine knowledge modules spread over ten class evenings. The first half of the training focuses mainly on learning the basic principles\, methods and tools of QRM. The second half of the programme focuses on practical application and implementation skills. \nRead more about this programme on our blog or about QRM on the Sirris website. \nThe training is provided by Belgian QRM experts: Tom Koomen\, Pascal Pollet and Ben Proesmans. \nFor whom?\nThe course is aimed specifically at managers and executives with an interest in QRM\, internal improvement coordinators and external consultants. No prior knowledge is required to start the course. \nKey takeaways\nDuring the course\, much attention is paid to ‘soft skills’ and change management. As a result\, participants will be able to initiate a QRM project\, carry out the analysis phase of a QRM implementation and support its implementation. \nKnowledge modules overview\n\nModule 1: Power of Time:\nHow Time Thinking Provides New Perspectives\, Manufacturing Critical path Time (MCT)\nModule 2: Organisational Structure:\nFocus Target Market Segment (FTMS)\, cells in the office and in production\nModule 3: System Dynamics:\nImpact of variability and utilisation\, the planning paradox\, optimal lot size\nModule 4: Company-wide deployment of QRM:\nLead time reduction at suppliers\, R&D and the impact on cost accounting\nModule 5: Social dynamics: teams and team development:\nComposition and development of teams\, new role for the manager\nModule 6: QRM simulation game:\nAnalysis of a simulated production and application of QRM principles\nModule 7: QRM implementation:\nAnalysis methods and change management\nModule 8: Case Studies and Testimonials:\nApplying QRM in case studies\nModule 9: Applying QRM in one’s own company\n\nProgramme\nThe training starts at 17:30 and ends at 21:00. Participants are welcome from 17:00. A light meal will be served at the start. \nCourse 1: 4 November 2025\nCourse 2: 18 November 2025\nCourse 3: 25 November 2025\nCourse 4: 2 December 2025\nCourse 5: 9 December 2025\nCourse 6: 16 December 2025\nCourse 7: 6 January 2026\nCourse 8: 13 January 2026\nCourse 9: 20 January 2026\nCourse 10: 27 January 2026 \nCertification\nAt the end of the course\, you can take part in the QRM Institute’s certification exam if you wish. The knowledge of the participants is tested by means of a written theoretical exam. The implementation skills are tested by having the participants work out a case study. The optional exam will take place on the third of February of 2026 or by appointment. \nSuccessful completion of the exam leads to the ‘QRM Institute Silver’ degree\, on condition that at least 75% of the training course was also attended. After this training\, you can also participate in the ‘QRM Institute Gold’ follow-up training. The ‘QRM Institute Silver’ training is given in several countries\, thus the certification will also be valid abroad. \nRegistration\nIn order to keep interaction optimal\, the number of registrations is limited to approximately 12 people. The price includes all course materials\, examination and registration fees. \nIn addition\, Flemish SMEs can make use of the KMO portefeuille (the KMO portefeuille must be requested at the latest 14 calendar days after the first day of training). (Approval no. Sirris: DV.O105154). \nFor more information about the KMO-portefeuille: http://www.kmo-portefeuille.be \nDocumentation\nParticipants receive the following documentation: \n\nAn extensive documentation folder with the slides and case studies\nThe Dutch version of the book ‘It’s about time’ by Rajan Suri\n‘MCT Quick Reference Guide’ van Rajan Suri
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-silver-training/
LOCATION:Sirris Gent\, Technologiepark 48\, Zwijnaarde\, 9052\, Belgium
ORGANIZER;CN="Sirris%2C Belgium":MAILTO:Pascal.Pollet@sirris.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251201T083000
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SUMMARY:QRM Quickie - online -
DESCRIPTION:QRM stands for Quick Response Manufacturing\, a transformation model that considers TIME to be the central resource. The focus is on non-value-adding time – in line with the principle of radical working:\ndo what works and leave everything else out. \nIn our live presentation\, we show which organisations QRM is particularly interesting for. We present the four pillars on which QRM rests and why the consistent focus on time rather than costs is both radical and necessary in order to achieve the following goals: \n10-25% cost reduction\n80-90% shorter throughput times\n55-65% improved delivery reliability\n100% employee satisfaction \nThe event will be held in German.
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-quickie-online-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="QRM Institute GmbH%2C Germany":MAILTO:https://qrm-institut.odoo.com/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260112T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260112T180000
DTSTAMP:20251027T161823Z
CREATED:20251027T161823Z
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SUMMARY:QRM Quickie - online -
DESCRIPTION:QRM stands for Quick Response Manufacturing\, a transformation model that considers TIME to be the central resource. The focus is on non-value-adding time – in line with the principle of radical working:\ndo what works and leave everything else out. \nIn our live presentation\, we show which organisations QRM is particularly interesting for. We present the four pillars on which QRM rests and why the consistent focus on time rather than costs is both radical and necessary in order to achieve the following goals: \n10-25% cost reduction\n80-90% shorter throughput times\n55-65% improved delivery reliability\n100% employee satisfaction \nThe event will be held in German.
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-quickie-online-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="QRM Institute GmbH%2C Germany":MAILTO:https://qrm-institut.odoo.com/contactus
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260319T114500
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SUMMARY:QRM Webinar: Deliver projects on time with better decisions
DESCRIPTION:Do you think your development teams could go faster? Would your company be better off with fewer project delays? Join us on 19 March for this webinar with Katherine Radeka\, creator of the Rapid Learning Cycles framework\, and discover how to eliminate the root causes of late-stage changes to deliver projects on time. \nThe Rapid Learning Cycles framework helps teams deliver the right technologies and products on time. It applies agile principles to structure the research needed to make the most important development decisions more robust. With better knowledge\, teams make more resilient decisions. This reduces the need for late changes and helps teams complete projects faster. \nRapid Learning Cycles is not agile software development applied to product development. It is a purpose-built framework based on agile principles\, designed for engineers and scientists working in the physical world. It removes the main obstacles to on-time delivery while preserving scope and lowering costs. \nFor whom?\nThis webinar is designed for: \n\nR&D and Engineering Managers\nProduct Developers and Technical Leaders\nProject and Program Managers\nInnovation Leads and CTOs\n\nKey takeaways\nDuring this webinar\, guest speaker Katherine Radeka shares industry experience and explains: \n\nOn-time delivery for development projects\nWhy many R&D projects take too long\, why teams using Rapid Learning Cycles go faster\, and how this improves overall R&D performance.\nAgile for the physical world\nWhy “just use Agile” doesn’t work for physical product development teams\, and what Rapid Learning Cycles does differently to encourage engineers and scientists to embrace agile ways of working.\nThe Key Decisions You Have Right Now\nHow to identify the Key Decisions that cause most project delays\, and then how to make those decisions more resilient to eliminate late design changes.\n\nYou can use these insights immediately after the webinar to assess how this approach can work for your teams. \nAfter the presentation you can ask Katherine specific questions about applying these methods to your current challenges. \nSpeaker\nKatherine Radeka is the Founder and Managing Director of Rapid Learning Cycles BV.  She is the author of four books\, including The Shortest Distance Between You and Your New Product which focuses on Rapid Learning Cycles\, and When Agile Gets Physical  which describes her work to design agile ways of working for physical product development teams. Over the past 15 years\, Katherine has helped some of the world’s most recognizable brands such as Novo Nordisk\, Philips\, Atlas Copco\, Whirlpool\, Johnson & Johnson\, Thales and Trimble\, to get their best ideas to market faster.
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-webinbar-deliver-projects-on-time-with-better-decisions/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Sirris%2C Belgium":MAILTO:Pascal.Pollet@sirris.be
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260410T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260219T152419Z
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SUMMARY:QRM® Silver Training Offenburg (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 \n10 April 2026 – 2:00–4:00 p.m. – Online onboarding \n14 April 2026 – 7:00–9:00 p.m. – 1st online training session \n15 April 2026 – 7:00–9:00 p.m. – 2nd online training session \n20 April 2026 – 22 April 2026 in person \n23 April 2026 Visit to a QRM company \n6 May 2026 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Follow-up and exam preparation
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/qrm-silver-offenburg-d/
LOCATION:Kupferzell\, Baden-Württemberg
ORGANIZER;CN="QRM Institut GmbH":MAILTO:info@qrm-institute.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260702T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T142747Z
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SUMMARY:Afterwork QRM\, Paris (F)
DESCRIPTION:Et si le temps devenait votre allié stratégique ? \nLe 2 juillet 2026 à 17h\, rejoignez-nous au 19M (Paris 19e) pour un Afterwork Dirigeants exclusif et gratuit. \nDans un monde où l’incertitude est devenue la norme\, les organisations les plus performantes ne travaillent pas plus vite… elles collaborent mieux\, fluidifient leurs flux et transforment la variabilité en avantage compétitif.\nChez Quick Response Enterprise (QRE)\, nous croyons que le Temps de Passage – souvent synonyme d’attentes\, ou de validations – cache un potentiel levier de croissance insoupçonné. \nEt si on le révélait ensemble ? \nAu programme: \n\nPourquoi le Temps de Passage est un levier stratégique majeur\nComment révéler les zones blanches qui freinent votre organisation\nRetours d’expérience concrets multi-secteurs (Industrie\, Services\, Retail\, Santé)\nTransformer variabilité et complexité en avantage compétitif\n\nCe que vous allez retenir: \n\nRévéler les freins invisibles\nRéduire les Temps de Passage\nRenforcer l’intelligence collective\nTransformer l’incertitude en opportunités\n\nUn échange entre dirigeants\, pour partager\, s’inspirer et agir. \n\nWhat if time became your strategic ally? \nOn July 2\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m.\, join us at 19M (Paris 19th arrondissement) for an exclusive\, free Executive After-Work event. \nIn a world where uncertainty has become the norm\, the most successful organizations don’t work faster… they collaborate better\, streamline their processes\, and turn variability into a competitive advantage. \nAt Quick Response Enterprise (QRE)\, we believe that Lead Time—often synonymous with waiting or approvals—hides an unexpected potential growth driver. \nWhat if we uncovered it together? \nOn the agenda: \n\nWhy Lead Time is a major strategic lever\nHow to uncover the blind spots holding your organization back\nConcrete case studies across multiple sectors (Manufacturing\, Services\, Retail\, Healthcare)\nTurning variability and complexity into a competitive advantage\n\nWhat you’ll take away: \n\nUncovering invisible bottlenecks\nReducing Lead Times\nStrengthening collective intelligence\nTurning uncertainty into opportunities\n\nA discussion among executives to share\, find inspiration\, and take action.
URL:https://qrminstitute.org/event/afterwork-qrm-paris-f/
LOCATION:QRE\, 2 place Sanderberg\, Paris\, 75019
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260613T160650Z
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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;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261019T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T155450Z
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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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