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The Polymers Center is proud to partner with a wide range of companies who help us achieve our mission to increase knowledge, provide technical support, and develop emerging technologies in the polymers industry. From injection molding training, to materials testing and robotics, our partners help us showcase the latest and greatest technology the industry has to offer.

Profitable Molding for Managers

Course Details

Instructor: Todd Bryant
Hours of Instructions:
3-Day
Course Prerequisite:
None
Dates: December
14-16, 2021
Price:
$2,995


A 3-day injection molding seminar that teaches the business of managing a molding plant. The primary focus is on identifying, monitoring and controlling the cost drivers of an injection molding plant. Cost drivers are those items which dictate how much profit is made. Managers of molding plants are swamped daily with a myriad of issues, many of the “immediate” variety. Those daily fires can obscure the important metrics by which success will be measured and achieved. Certification: Successful completion of this course earns attendees a Certificate of Completion.


Topics covered in Profitable Molding for Managers:

  • What cost drivers should I be monitoring?
  • Effective throughput : What does it mean? How is it monitored? What reports have the most meaning to the company’s success? Production data collection tools
  • Material conservation
  • Labor content
  • Material content
  • Machine and mold maintenance
  • Establishing machine rates
  • Quoting plastic parts
  • Daily report summary
  • Earnings estimator
  • Basic understanding of the injection molding process
  • Team building
  • Basic Lean Manufacturing for a “Job Shop Environment”
  • Complete descriptions and pricing for Paulson courses are provided by Paulson. Registration for this course must be completed through Paulson Training Programs.


Please register here.


REGISTER

Location

Polymers Center

8900 Research Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

(704) 602-4100


Dress Code

Business casual

Polo or button down shirt

Long pants

Closed toe shoes, no heels


Lab Etiquette

No drinks, food or gum

No tobacco or vaping devices

Safety glasses must be worn