Grantek to host the MESA Global Education Program Training Event in Chicago

By Grantek, MESA Gold Keystone Sponsor

Are you charged with planning or designing manufacturing information systems? Do you understand how to develop and implement a program to transform your manufacturing information systems to produce real benefits for your company? If you could use some pointers, or just want to understand the big picture, here is your chance.

CoC in B2MML September 19 in San Francisco, California

Get a Certificate of Competency in B2MML

September 19 in San Francisco, California

Where:

Click this link to download a Logistics sheet with additional information about this program

This program will be taught by Dennis Brandl, MESA Approved Instructor (MAI).

Premium Member Fee:  1,250 USD
Basic/Non-Member Fee: 1,875 USD

 

Register today.



Did you know that premium manufacturing/producer members of MESA International can use their membership dues as credit towards GEP training? That can mean up to $10,000 in savings for large-sized enterprise members. Contact us to learn more.

Need help convincing your boss? Here's a sales sheet that talks about the benefits of knowing what MESA knows...

CoC September 8-11 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Get a Certificate of Competency in MES/MOM Methodologies 

September 8-11 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Where:

Hosted and endorsed by CGI

CGI
Demoruimte Meeting Room
George Hintzenweg 89
3068 AX Rotterdam
The Netherlands

Click this link to download a Logistics sheet with additional information about this program.

This program will be taught by Jan Snoeij, MESA Approved Instructor (MAI).

Premium Member Fee:   2,000 EU
Basic/Non-Member Fee: 3,000 EU

Register today.



Did you know that premium manufacturing/producer members of MESA International can use their membership dues as credit towards GEP training? That can mean up to $10,000 in savings for large-sized enterprise members. Contact us to learn more.

Need help convincing your boss? Here's a sales sheet that talks about the benefits of knowing what MESA knows...

CoC July 14-17 in Dublin, Ireland

Get a Certificate of Competency in MES/MOM Methodologies 

July 14-17 in Dublin, Ireland

Where:
Stillorgan Park Hotel
Priory Suite
Stillorgan Road
Blackrock Co Dublin
Ireland

Click this link to download a Logistics sheet with additional information about this program.

This program will be taught jointly by MESA Approved Instructors (MAIs) Michael Hoppe and Michael James.

Premium Member Fee:   2,000 EU
Basic/Non-Member Fee:  3,000 EU

Register today.


Did you know that premium manufacturing/producer members of MESA International can use their membership dues as credit towards GEP training? That can mean up to $10,000 in savings for large-sized enterprise members. Contact us to learn more.

Need help convincing your boss? Here's a sales sheet that talks about the benefits of knowing what MESA knows...

MESA GEP: Online and Onsite Training

Global Education Program

GRAB YOUR SEAT!

The MESA Global Education Program offers world-class education with IACET approved CEUs for executives, manufacturing practitioners, and IT professionals.
MESA GEP is the first step to building a winning hand!

We've trained over 600 professionals! Read testimonials here.

UPCOMING COURSES:

CoC: Certificate of Competency
CoA: Certificate of Awareness
B2MML CoC: B2MML & Integration Fundamentals Certificate of Competency

 

ONSITE AND IN-HOUSE
August & September Dates

All onsite courses earn CEUs and certificates upon successful completion. All programs run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (0830-1700) unless otherwise noted. All programs are in the English language except those in Germany which are presented in German.

  

August 27-30, CoC, Johannesburg, South Africa More Info

  

September 9, B2MML & Integration Fundamentals CoC, Raleigh, NC, United States More Info

September 17-20, CoC, Minneapolis, MN, United States More Info Group discounts available, contact Nancy!

  

September 24, 2013, B2MML & Integration Fundamentals CoC, Copenhagen, Denmark More Info

  

ONLINE, INSTRUCTOR LED COURSES
August & September Dates

All online courses earn CEUs upon successful completion.

Attending 9 individual courses earns CEUs and a Certificate of Awareness upon successful completion

August 22 - 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM EST
203. Relationships between Manufacturing Operations Standards More Info
 
August 29 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
204. Manufacturing Transformation Strategy: Maturity and Roadmap Modeling More Info

September 5 - 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM EST
405. MES/MOM Implementation and Governance: MES/MOM System Requirement Specifications, GAMP and Industrial System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methods More Info

September 12 - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
407. Justifying MES/MOM Systems to Business Leaders, Business Case Justification and Return on Investment (ROI) Assessment More Info

September 26 - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST
408. MES/MOM Statement of Requirement (SoR), Request for Proposal and Product Evaluation Method More Info

  

Don't see a GEP date/location for you? Hold an in-house program! Contact Nancy for more info

 

GEP BUCKS $$$ - Did you know ALL premium manufacturing membership fees are credited towards the cost of GEP? That can mean over $10,000 in savings for our large-sized manufacturing members.

 

See our 2013 MEMBERSHIP and GLOBAL EDUCATION PROGRAM rates.

Press Release: MESA International's Global Education Program Now Offers Online Courses

New online option makes training and knowledge-sharing more accessible

CHANDLER, AZ, July 16, 2013 - MESA International has been working for the last several years to establish a global baseline of knowledge that will benefit both manufacturers and solution providers. This effort continues to grow and progress, with MESA now offering a variety of instructor-led online courses. Upon successful completion, these courses provide CEUs and can also be applied towards a MES/MOM Methodologies Online Certificate of Awareness.  For full certificate requirements, visit http://www.mesa.org/en/globaleducationprogram/CoA-MES-MOM-Online.asp "Neither the speed of business nor the acceleration of technology advancement is slowing down," said Mike Yost, President, MESA.  "The MESA Global Education Program (GEP) helps companies establish a reliable approach to aligning technologies and solutions with business needs." "There is significant financial and operational benefit for companies that figure out how to leverage modern Information Technologies in their production operations. Taking MESA GEP training online will expand the accessibility of this valuable knowledge to many more companies looking for a competitive advantage." Why choose an online course? Offering Global Education Program courses online makes the training and knowledge-sharing more accessible to more people in more areas. Online training benefits include: Minimum time away from the workplace No travel and related expenses Instructor-led courses ensure access to industry-leading experts MESA knows the value of leveraging modern Information Technologies in production operations.  The online GEP courses will make sure more people know what MESA knows. What courses are available? Individual courses in MESA's MES/MOM Methodologies curriculum can now be taken online - or the entire 9-course curriculum can be bundled - allowing people to earn the MESA Certificate of Awareness (CoA) completely online. GEP courses are available for members and non-members. For premium members, MESA credits 100% of membership fees towards the cost of any GEP course. This can yield upwards of $10,000 in savings for large, premium manufacturing members. To learn more about online course offerings, upcoming dates, and how to register, visit: http://www.mesa.org/en/globaleducationprogram/Register-for-Upcoming-Online-Courses.asp. Space is limited.    ### About MESA International MESA International (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) is a global not-for-profit industry association dedicated to improving outcomes for businesses and their people through the use of manufacturing information. MESA is comprised of manufacturers, producers, solution providers, and industry thought leaders collaborating to formulate practical strategies to turn plant-floor data into valuable knowledge for enterprise success. We do this by: Collecting, sharing, and publishing best practices to help drive greater productivity and the overall profitability of the manufacturing enterprise. Over 800 webcasts, guidebooks, whitepapers, studies, and surveys are available for download in our Resource Library.  Educating professionals through our IACET-accredited MESA Global Education Program (GEP). Facilitating collaboration among members in over 40 countries who connect, contribute, cultivate understanding, and exchange strategies to drive business results through real-time enterprise and Plant to Enterprise (P2E) integration. Creating partnerships with other industry associations and experts like the World Batch Forum (WBF). Our 2012 merger broadens our knowledge of ISA-95 related standards like B2MML, and ISA-88 related standards like BatchML. The bottom line?  Members benefit from knowing what MESA knows. For Immediate Release Contact: DeAnn Fedyski MESA International  480.893.6883 deann@mesa.org

Press Release: MESA International's Global Education Program announces first date of B2MML & Integration Fundamentals Program

One-day course focuses on business-to-manufacturing integration

CHANDLER, ARIZ., June 26, 2013 - MESA International is offering its first ever B2MML & Integration Fundamentals program on September 9, 2013 in Raleigh, NC. The one-day course will cover the fundamentals in plant-to-enterprise integration using B2MML and ISA-95 standards, and offers participants a MESA Certificate of Competency for successful completion. Integration of business systems to shop floor systems can be a complex, time consuming task, but applying the best practices as identified in the ISA-95 standard, and the MESA B2MML implementation of the standard, can help manufacturers significantly reduce the risk, cost, and time of an integration project. This new class will help companies that are thinking about plant-to-enterprise integration projects identify the best path forward - showing them the potential pitfalls in the integration process and how to avoid them. This class is intended for those starting, thinking about or currently supporting an integration project. It covers all of the important aspects of integration, and also highlights how real users of the B2MML standard have used it to completely automate ERP to MES integration. "The MESA Global Education Program arms companies and individuals with best practices and working knowledge to safely and effectively leverage today's software-based solutions to drive real value for their business," said Mike Yost, President, MESA International. "Our goal is to educate companies and individuals within the industry on "how" and "why" to use Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions in their production operations. When it comes to plant-to-enterprise integration projects, this is clearly a need. The B2MML & Integration Fundamentals program is an important step in MESA's efforts to address that need for the industry." To learn more about the course, visit:http://www.mesa.org/en/globaleducationprogram/B2MMLCoC.asp    To register for this class, visit: http://www.mesa.org/en/globaleducationprogram/dateslocations.asp?_mid_=20420. Space is limited - so sign up today to reserve your seat. The course is also available as a private, in-house program. For more information about holding an in-house program for your company or industry group, please contact Nancy Kolling at Nancy@MESA.org.    ###    About MESA International MESA International (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) is a global not-for-profit industry association dedicated to improving outcomes for businesses and their people through the use of manufacturing information. MESA is comprised of manufacturers, producers, solution providers, and industry thought leaders collaborating to formulate practical strategies to turn plant-floor data into valuable knowledge for enterprise success. We do this by: Collecting, sharing, and publishing best practices to help drive greater productivity and the overall profitability of the manufacturing enterprise. Over 800 webcasts, guidebooks, whitepapers, studies, and surveys are available for download in our Resource Library.  Educating professionals through our IACET-accredited MESA Global Education Program (GEP). Facilitating collaboration among members in over 40 countries who connect, contribute, cultivate understanding, and exchange strategies to drive business results through real-time enterprise and Plant to Enterprise (P2E) integration. Creating partnerships with other industry associations and experts like the World Batch Forum (WBF). Our 2012 merger broadens our knowledge of ISA-95 related standards like B2MML, and ISA-88 related standards like BatchML. The bottom line?  Members benefit from knowing what MESA knows.

Contact:
DeAnn Fedyski
MESA International 
480.893.6883
deann@mesa.org

MESA International 2013 North American Conference April 22-24 in Greenville, SC

 
 

MESA International’s 2013 North American Conference is scheduled for April 22-24 in Greenville, SC.  With the theme Show the world what MESA knows, this event, which will be held in conjunction with the IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference, is a meeting of manufacturers, producers, industry leaders and solution providers and is intended to help companies understand and leverage modern information technologies to change the game for their operations and their business.

“Far too few companies can align today’s Information Technologies with their business strategies when it comes to their manufacturing and production operations,” said Michael Yost, president, MESA International.  “The MESA community knows how to do that and how to capitalize on the significant financial and operational gains that can follow.  We are excited for the opportunity to show the world what MESA knows.”

The conference kicks off on Monday, April 22 with the MESA International Business Forum, an open-to-the-public meeting that will include discussion about MESA accomplishments and future objectives, the IACET-accredited Global Education Program, and an International Board meeting.  This open forum is followed by the MESA unConference, 4 sessions moderated by experienced MESA professionals designed to help attendees address their most pressing challenges through peer discussion and idea sharing.

 

• Session 1: The Value of Manufacturing Technologies in Continuous Improvement
• Session 2: ROI & Justification for Manufacturing IT Solutions
• Session 3: Improving Manufacturing Performance So Executives Notice
• Session 4: Your Voice: What tools, technologies, education and capabilities you and your business need to thrive

 

The unConference sessions will also be open to the public; limited seating is available. In light of the conference theme, MESA encourages members and friends of MESA to show the world what MESA knows by sharing the conference website on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

MESA named titled sponsor of IWBP Conference
As the title sponsor of the IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference, MESA will moderate four Manufacturing Technologies Strategies sessions on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24, with speakers from Toyota, RJ Reynolds, Uponon, and Mondelēz (formerly Kraft Foods). 

MESA is also able to offer a discounted rate of $995 for all three days of the IWBP conference for MESA members and friends. Visit the MESA conference website at http://conference.MESA.org for more information.

Sponsorship opportunities now available
Sponsorship opportunities for the MESA North American Conference are now available, for those interested in reaching corporate decision makers, industry experts and manufacturing professionals. Visit the MESA NA Conference website at http://conference.MESA.org to learn more about the sponsorship opportunities available and to download a sponsorship package.

View the rest of the press release here.

MESA International has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)!

As an IACET Authorized Provider, MESA International offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

"MESA is working to establish a global baseline of competency for leveraging modern information technologies in the production operations of companies of all sizes and in all industries globally."  _Michael Yost, President of MESA International Read the press release 

Additional highlights about the GEP:

• Use Premium Manufacturer/Producer Company membership dues towards GEP events.