Description Distribution has evolved so rapidly and branch managers are being tasked with additional responsibilities in areas of operations and finance. Managers have been forced to become entrepreneurs and no longer manage just the day-to-day operations. Often, managers in their transformed role see themselves making critical business decisions but most times are not equipped with […]

Description This course reviews the various good engineering practices that apply to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) implemented in process industry facilities. It presents the requirements of IEC 61511 using a lifecycle framework that is supplemented with several industrial guidance documents. It explains how risk analysis techniques, such as Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), are used […]

Description Additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing) has evolved into a $5.1 billion industry and is predicted to grow to $20 billion by 2020. The Additive Manufacturing Certificate Program offers unique capabilities that can be leveraged to match unmet needs and benefit multiple industries. 45 Hour, Level II Certification, 39 face/face and hands on […]

Description Demonstrate different food related equipment in operation. Train production personnel in principles and characteristics of extruders and support systems for effective selection and operation. Review current practices for preparation of full fat soy meal, processing raw animal products, preparation of pet foods, aquaculture, poultry and swine feeds. Demonstrate equipment in operation and familiarize attendees […]

Description This program will help you transform your company data to meaningful, actionable results using inventory management best practices. This program deals with STOCK processes such as inventory stratification, forecasting and replenishment. Inventory stratification is the process of classifying items into a certain number of categories so that managing them day-to-day does not become unwieldy. […]

Description Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) is a popular risk analysis technique. It is conducted after a process hazards analysis has identified hazardous events needing further analysis to better understand the functional and risk reduction requirements for the safeguards. This course discusses the quantitative assessment of initiating event frequencies and the robustness of safeguards. The […]

Description This program focuses on aligning customer needs, sales force priorities, and wholesaler-distributor objectives to maximize value creation. What makes this program different from the classical focus on “personal selling” tactics is that it examines sales and marketing for distributors from a much broader perspective in terms of sales and marketing strategy, processes, and more […]