The course introduces high-level strategy and concepts while giving practical tools necessary to solve operations and supply chain problems.  You will gain insights into how good supply chain management offers a competitive advantage.  We will look at the dangers of poor operations and supply chain management, and how it can damage an organization’s overall health and performance.  Using a strategic framework, we work through all of the key drivers of supply chain performance, including operations, facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing.

Traditional purchasing function has evolved from a narrowly defined activity into a professional supply management function, driven by people and technology. Supply management is concerned with cost containment, profitability, and relationship building. The discipline of supply management is the core component of an effective supply chain. Supply professionals must possess a comprehensive skill set, have excellent technology and negotiations skills, be analytical problem solvers, and must be able to interact with potential sources of supply from around the world.

Join TMAC, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Gulf Coast Workforce Solutions team to learn about TWC Grants and Workforce Solutions PAID internship opportunities for your company! We’ll have an opportunity to….

Successful Supply Management helps an organization maintain and improve its competitive advantage, supports achieving its financial goals, and improves overall efficiency.

This unique program provides companies the opportunity to provide their employees with a strong foundation in the Lean concepts and tools that are used to drive continuous improvement and achieve world-class business performance. A “first-of-its-kind” in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area, the certification consists of nine “Lean Tools” that can be applied in any business environment (Principles of Lean, Value Stream Mapping, 5S Workplace Organization, Cellular Manufacturing, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Setup Reduction, Total Productive Maintenance and Kaizen Events and Facilitation). Participants completing the entire series will receive a certificate of completion on Lean Manufacturing. Continuing Education Units will also be available!

SwRI and TMAC proudly join together to support "Manufacturing Day" as a celebration of all manufacturers in America. We salute the men and women who make the United States the world's largest manufacturing economy. Manufacturing offers tremendous career opportunities that are technology-driven in innovative environments that also provide good-paying jobs!

Boost your company's sustainability initiatives! Learn about sustainable practices with a series of interactive exercises that will broaden your perspective and uncover new opportunities for improvement. You’ll discover tools to help reduce environmental footprints, achieve substantial cost savings, and support best sustainable practices. 

Join TMAC and Tooling U-SME for an enlightening online webinar featuring Chrissy Cooney, Senior Workforce Education Strategist at Tooling U-SME. Attendees will become familiar with Tooling U-SME which offers advanced skill development opportunities to manufacturers through their e-learning initiatives. The speaker will also discuss effective strategies for maximizing the benefits of online training to enhance outcomes in your current On The Job Training (OJT) programs.

Boost your company's sustainability initiatives! Learn about sustainable practices with a series of interactive exercises that will broaden your perspective and uncover new opportunities for improvement. You’ll discover tools to help reduce environmental footprints, achieve substantial cost savings, and support best sustainable practices.