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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking Training & Funding for Food and Beverage Manufacturers  \nJoin TMAC\, the Texas Craft Brewers Guild\, TWC\, and ASC Consulting for a free webinar designed specifically for Texas manufacturers in the food and beverage industries. Discover how your business can access workforce development training and funding opportunities to scale operations and stay competitive. If you’re looking to grow your brand and build your team\, this session is for you!  \nASC Consultants collaborate with TMAC to: \n\nHelp manufacturers navigate complex challenges and deliver safe\, high-quality consumables\nSupport growing companies in adopting new protocols\, implementing effective programs\, and improving existing systems for greater efficiency \n\nThe Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) offers valuable support:  \n\n Businesses can access training grants\, apprenticeship support\, and Work Opportunity Tax Credits to strengthen their workforce\nTWC also provides hiring support and labor market data \n\nWhy should I attend: \n\nFunding Resources: Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will provide information regarding training funds for new and current workers\nIndustry-Specific: Guidance targeted to food and beverage product manufacturing to navigate the regulatory landscape\nStay Competitive in the Texas Market: Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) is here to assist you with strategies to scale sustainably and improve production \n\nJoin us for this FREE webinar to learn more!
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/workforce-solutions-for-food-beverage-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Lean\, Not Risky: Smarter Safety Stock
DESCRIPTION:For small and medium-sized manufacturers\, optimizing safety stock is essential to balancing customer service with cost control. Too much inventory ties up precious working capital and increases carrying costs\, while too little inventory results in stockouts\, missed shipments\, and damaged customer relationships. Safety stock optimization helps manufacturers understand variability\, lead times\, and demand patterns so they can set the right buffers\, protecting service levels without inflating inventory investment. With supply chain volatility continuing in 2026\, mastering this balance is critical for maintaining competitiveness\, reliability\, and financial health.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/webinar-lean-not-risky-smarter-safety-stock/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Building a Resilient Supply Chain with SBA Capital Programs
DESCRIPTION:Access to capital is one of the biggest barriers to growth for small and medium-sized Texas manufacturers\, and understanding SBA funding strategies can make the difference between stalled operations and sustainable expansion. SBA programs offer flexible\, lower-risk financing options that support equipment purchases\, facility upgrades\, working capital needs\, technology adoption\, and recovery from supply chain disruptions. Many manufacturers are unaware of the range of programs available\, or how to position themselves to qualify\, making education on SBA lending\, guarantees\, and support tools essential for securing the resources needed to compete\, innovate\, and grow in the Texas manufacturing economy.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/webinar-building-a-resilient-supply-chain-with-sba-capital-programs/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:The Texas Manufacturing Network: Transforming How Texas Manufacturing Find\, Win\, and Manage Work
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Collaborate\, Compete – The Texas Manufacturing Advantage \nDuring this No Cost 1-hour webinar\, participants will learn: \n  \n·       Visibility & Credibility: Build a verifiable company profile to showcase capabilities\, certifications\, quality systems and past performance \n·       Revenue Growth & Job Creation: Connect Texas Small & Medium sized manufacturers to in-state and out-of-state opportunities to expand sales and hiring \n·       Integrated Procurement Toolset: Manage RFIs\, RFQs\, and all supplier communications in one centralized workspace\, improving speed\, transparency\, and traceability \n·       Free Access for Texas Manufacturers: Create your profile\, explore opportunities\, and collaborate with buyers with zero platform fees \nTMAC is Texas’ trusted partner in manufacturing excellence\, helping businesses grow\, innovate\, and compete globally. For 30 years\, TMAC has delivered hands on training and implementation services that boost operational efficiency\, workforce development and sustainable growth. \nWho Should Attend \nOwners | CEOs | General Managers | Supply Chain | Sales | Business Development \nPresenters \nChristopher McCole – Director Business Development – Sustainment \nAmit Lopes – Regional Director Paso Del Norte \nGeorge Owens\, CPIM – TMAC Supply Chain Manager \nJoin us for this FREE webinar to learn more!
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/the-texas-manufacturing-network-transforming-how-texas-manufacturing-find-win-and-manage-work/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:The Tariff Tightrope: Balancing Costs\, Risks\, and Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Turn Tariff Pressures Into Strategic Advantages for Your Business \n      During this No Cost 1-hour webinar\, participants will learn: \n·       Understand Today’s Tariff Landscape: Gain clarity on the latest policies and trade shifts \n·       Identify Cost Risks and Hidden Impacts: How to uncover risks before they affect your bottom line \n·       Discover Practical Solutions: Explore proven strategies to mitigate tariff impacts \n·       Turn Risks into Opportunities: See how manufacturers are using tariffs as a catalyst to strengthen supply chains \nTMAC is Texas’ trusted partner in manufacturing excellence\, helping businesses grow\, innovate\, and compete globally. For 30 years\, TMAC has delivered hands on training and implementation services that boost operational efficiency\, workforce development and sustainable growth. \nWho Should Attend: \n\nManufacturers\, Supply Chain Managers\, Procurement Officers\, Operations
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/the-tariff-tightrope-balancing-costs-risks-and-opportunity/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Globalization vs. Regionalization:  What’s Best for Your Supply Chain?
DESCRIPTION:During this free 1-hour webinar\, participants will learn: \n\nThe pros and cons of global vs regional supply models\nHow changing geopolitics and trade policies impact your bottom line\nStrategies to increase resiliency without sacrificing competitiveness\nTMAC services that help manufacturers evaluate and restructure their supply chains\n\nTMAC is Texas’ trusted partner in manufacturing excellence\, helping businesses grow\, innovate\, and compete globally.  For 30 years\, TMAC has delivered hands on training and implementation services that boost operational efficiency\, workforce development and sustainable growth. \nWho Should Attend:\n✅ Manufacturers\, Supply Chain Managers\, Procurement Officers\, Operations Leaders\, and anyone responsible for supply chain strategy and performance. \nPresenting: \nGeorge Owens\, CPIM – TMAC Supply Chain Manager
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/globalization-vs-regionalization-whats-best-for-your-supply-chain/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Uncertainty: Building Supply Chain Resiliency in a Disrupted World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, one-hour expert-led webinar designed for supply chain professionals looking to proactively manage risk and build stronger\, more resilient operations. In today’s volatile landscape\, disruptions—from global instability to supplier shortages—can threaten even the most robust supply chains. \nThis session will explore:✅ The top risks facing today’s supply chains✅ Real-world case studies of supply chain breakdowns✅ Practical strategies to build agility and resilience✅ Tools and resources available to Texas manufacturers \nWhy Attend?You’ll walk away with actionable insights and frameworks you can apply immediately—plus a preview of how the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) can help your organization strengthen its supply chain and stay competitive in any environment. \nWhether you’re a supply chain manager\, operations lead\, or business owner\, this is an essential session you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/navigating-uncertainty-building-supply-chain-resiliency-in-a-disrupted-world/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:E-Learning Strategies in Manufacturing (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nBenefits of Online Training:\n\n 	Content developed by industry experts\n 	Accessible anytime\, anywhere Self-paced \n 	Predefined curriculum for each job role  \n 	Engaging and interactive content Pre- and post-training knowledge assessments \n 	Access to Tooling U-SME’s Learning Management System\n 	(LMS) \n 	Guidance from the Client Success team\, including advice\, insights\, and ideas built on best practices and years of experience
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/e-learning-strategies-in-manufacturing-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Purchasing and Supply Management (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\n 	Supply chain integration\n 	Managing complex global outsourcing\n 	Purchasing strategy\n 	Development of strategic purchasing plans for competitive advantage\n 	E-procurement\n 	Health care purchasing and supply chain management\n 	Service sector procurement\n 	Professionalism\, ethics\, and the law\n\nThis course is offered by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)\, a program of Southwest Research Institute.\n\nSchedule\nTuesdays and Thursdays\, 10:00am – 12:00pm\, for 5 weeks\nStarts September 17 and ends October 17\, 2024\n\nPlatform\nZoom\n\nCost\n$499 per registrant\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/purchasing-and-supply-management-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Operations and Supply Chain Management (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nTopics covered include:\n\n 	Understanding operations and the supply chain\n 	Achieving strategic fit in the supply chain\n 	Supply chain drivers and metrics\n 	Network design\n 	Demand forecasting\n 	Aggregate planning\n 	Sales and operations planning (S&OP) or integrated business planning (IBP)\n 	Managing economies of scale – cycle inventory\n 	Managing uncertainty – safety inventory\n\nThis course is offered by the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)\, a program of Southwest Research Institute.\n\nSchedule\nMondays and Wednesdays\, 10:00am – 12:00pm\, for 5 weeks\nStarts September 17 and ends October 17\, 2024\n\nPlatform\nZoom\n\nCost\n$499 per registrant\n\nFor more information\, please contact Sandra Hawkins.
URL:https://tmac.org/event-calendar/operations-and-supply-chain-management-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
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