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Review of Best Practices in Product Development; Common Pitfalls using PM Software to Manage Projects; and Stage Gate Product Development Process

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BNW News Releases
 

1/19/2009

Completion of BNW Manufacturing's Program Management - Operations System Increases Enterprise Tool & Die's Plant Throughput

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11/04/2008

CAR Research Memorandum:

The Impact on the U.S. Economy of a Major

Contraction of the Detroit Three Automakers

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Upcoming Events

 

April 1, 2009

Engineering Society of Detroit  

H2O Michigan: Engineering A Solution

Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, MI

This conference is for Michigan’s engineers, scientists and related professionals to discuss solutions to Michigan’s water issues. H20 Michigan will pair great resource with the region’s great talent. ..............................................................more>

 

April 13, 2009

PMI GLC  Dinner Meeting 

Working together to work together: Collaboration is a key driver during critical touch points in the engagement life cycle.

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April 13, 2009

PMI Western Michigan    

Collaboration Skills 

by John Canfield 

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April 13, 2009

Engineering Society of Detroit  

Focus on the Entrepreneur

Vladimir’s, Farmington Hills

Join ASM for an evening highlighting the entrepreneurial conquest of ASM’s sustaining members. Students and Professionals will have the opportunity to tour a series of displays and exhibits put on by sustaining members. ..............................................more>

 

April 14, 2009

PDMA Western Michigan  Conference

To be announced

Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, Michigan
8:00am-4:00pm ................................................more>

 

April 14 & 15, 2009

Renaissance Chicago Hotel

Chicago, Illinois

The uncertainty surrounding both the automotive industry and the national economy will continue throughout 2009. If you want to hear the latest thinking on where the industry is headed, Dr. Sean McAlinden, CAR’s chief economist, and Dr. David Cole, CAR’s chairman, will provide insights at this inaugural event. Other speakers will offer their views on the future of the industry, provide further insights into changes communities can expect, and suggest ways in which communities might plan and partner to better position themselves for future prosperity. 
The United States Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration has provided seed funding for this event, and the University of Michigan is an active participant in developing the agenda that will focus on ways communities can plan and partner in order to prosper—either through transition or transformation.
To find out more about the event, visit:
http://regionalsummit.cargroup.org/.

 

April 20-23, 2009

Racing to Green Mobility

Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan..................more>

 

April 23, 2009

National Association of Purchasing Management 

Preparing to Negotiate Onshore and Offshore 

Tentative Location: Blue Cross Blue Shield - Detroit

The Institute for Supply Management is in its thirteenth year of presenting satellite seminars as a form of distance education, featuring a panel of senior-level purchasing and supply management professionals offering their wide and varied experiences relating to the topic. ....................................more> 

 

April 27-29, 2009

Industry Week Best Plants Conference

Nashville Convention Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Conquer Real Manufacturing Challenges

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May 11, 2009

Engineering Society of Detroit  

Materials for a Sustainable Automotive Future 

The Gazebo, Warren

Learn about the unique and fascinating challenges facing materials engineers in the development of the Car of the Future. Dr. Alan I. Taub, Executive Director, General Motors Research, will discuss the industry’s take on this field demanding innovation.......................................................more>

 

May 18-20, 2009

Product Development Management Assn

Arm Yourself with the Innovation X Factors You Need to Thrive

In order to survive you must innovate. FEI 09's new interactive format and stellar keynote line-up will arm you with the tools and insight you need to build a robust Front End process in these challenging times. 

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May 21, 2009

National Association of Purchasing Management

Managing Initiative Overload 

Keynote Event   .............................................more>

 

June 9, 2009

Western Lake Erie Chapter of the Project Management Institute Dinner Meeting

Topic:  "Visibility, Control, and Management; Managing Projects in a complex Program Management Environment" with Ted Barth

6:00PM-8:00PM ............................................more>

 

July 12-16, 2009

SAE World Congress

39th International Conference on Environmental Systems

Hyatt Regency Savannah
Savannah, Georgia, USA ............................more>

 

August 20, 2009

Delivering Visibility, Control and Management to Projects
Applying Enterprise Project Management Technology - Two Case Study Successes
with Ted Barth, NPDP
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September 16, 2009

Sept. Scotts PDM

Delivering Visibility, Control and Management of Projects - Ted Barth .................................more>

 

September 17, 2009

Sept. Phx PDM

Delivering Visibility, Control and Management of Projects - Ted Barth .................................more>

 

September 18, 2009

Delivering Visibility, Control and Management to Projects
Applying Enterprise Project Management Technology - Two Case Study Successes
with Ted Barth, NPDP
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September 22-23, 2009

PLM Roadmap

PLM Road Map™ 2009 is a strategic conference focused on the critical trade-offs shaping product development. Attendees at PLM Road Map™ 2009 will have their current thinking on product development challenged in a series of highly charged presentations.

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October 19-21, 2009

The Business of Plugging In 2009

Motor City Hotel and Convention Center in Detroit

 

Publications

 

Transcending Turbulence

The international automotive industry is changing faster than ever before. The Center for Automotive Research, with its vast experience and expertise focusing on this industry, will bring attendees of the 2008 Management Briefing Seminars up to speed on what they need to know now to be ready for the competitive automotive industry of tomorrow.

Bo Andersson, GM - Presentation not available - Money Talks: A Suppliers Guide To Thriving

Frank Ewasyshyn, Exec. VP, Chrysler - Presentation - World Class Manufacturing

Mark Fields, Exec. VP., Ford - Presentation - Automotive Wed. a.m.

Kiyoshi "Nate" Furuta, Honda - Presentation - World Class Manufacturing

Tom LaSorda, Vice Chairman & President, Chrysler - Presentation, Automotive Wed. a.m.

 

Beyond the Big Leave: The Future of U.S. Automotive Human Resources

(in Adobe Acrobat)

Innovate or Die: The new business forces acting on the industry are challenging traditional beliefs, and only those capable of adaptation will survive. (in Adobe Acrobat)

Contribution of the Motor Vehicle Supplier Sector to the Economies of the United States and its 50 States
(in Adobe Acrobat)

 

MMTC Updates and Re-Issues Popular Red Flags in Manufa

Assessment Knowledge for Manufacturers for no-fee Download

Red Flags in Manufacturing is a structured guide to assessing a manufacturing organization in three general areas: business systems, manufacturing operations, and personnel. ...........................................more>

 
CAR publishes landmark Automotive Employment and new model study of historical and future levels------“Beyond the Big Leave” ....................................more>
 

Research Study - August, 2007
The Strategic Value of Information in the RFQ Responce Process
Prepared for Dassault Systemes. Authors: Bernard Swiecki and Steven Underwood...........................................
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Research Study - July, 2007
How Automakers Plan Their Products
A Primer for Policymakers on Automotive Industry Business Planning.............
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Manufacturing Solutions that Work

Welcome to BNW Manufacturing Associates LLC.

BNW Manufacturing Associates provides solutions for tough Program, Portfolio, & Enterprise Project Management problems for small to medium & Fortune 500 Manufacturing, Engineering, and R&D companies.

The Associates of BNW are experts in product development and project management processes in this industry. We have associates that are have certifications as Project Management Professionals (Project Management Institute) and New Product Development Professional (Product Development Management Association) and many years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Research & Development.

BNW was founded in 1996 as an outgrowth of the twenty year line management salary career of Ted Barth, Managing Partner, with Emerson Electric Company, one of the ten most successful Manufacturing companies in U.S. industry.

BNW is a Program Management/Operations Solution Provider to Manufacturing and Engineering clients that improves time to market and budget performance. BNW’s client industries include: automotive, hand tool, consumer products, tool, die, mold, and special machines. BNW is considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Program and Project Management, Resource Management and Capacity Management. The BNW Value Proposition is the acceleration of project/program schedule and budget performance capability improvement for clients through the leveraging of U.S. Industry Best Practices and knowledge transfer.

BNW has provided solutions to large divisions of Fortune 500 companies and privately held small to medium sized companies. Solutions are developed with up front assessments, project driven combination of consulting, customization, training, and coaching—followed by closure and exit.

Meet Owner, Ted Barth and join him at his upcoming speaking engagements:

June 9, 2009

Western Lake Erie PMI - Dinner Speaker

Topic:  "Visibility, Control, and Management; Managing Projects in a complex Program Management Environment" with Ted Barth

6:00PM - 8:00PM ...............................................................................more>

 

September 16, 2009

Scottsdale, AZ PMI - Dinner Speaker

Sept. Scotts PDM Delivering Visibility, Control and Management of Projects - Ted Barth ..........................................................................................more>

 

September 17, 2009

Phoenix, AZ PMI - Dinner Speaker

Sept. Phx PDM Delivering Visibility, Control and Management of Projects - Ted Barth .................................................................................................more>

September 18, 2009

Scottsdale, AZ PMI - One Day Seminar

Delivering Visibility, Control and Management to Projects
Applying Enterprise Project Management Technology - Two Case Study Successes with Ted Barth, NPDP .....................................................more>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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