Foothill-De Anza and Product Realization Group Partner on Product Realization Certification
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Posted on July 19, 2011 at 7:42:01 AM
Foothill-De Anza and Product Realization Group Partner on Product Realization Certification
Revised program helps companies accelerate time-to-market
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) in the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and Product Realization Group have teamed to develop a three-month, continuing education certification program that covers all aspects of the product lifecycle and new product introduction (NPI). Classes begin September 27.
The program is structured in five modules that cover engineering development; product reliability; data management processes and collaboration; supply chain management; and business compliance. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and runs until December 13.
"Through this program, participants will gain a new understanding of how they can improve their organization's competitiveness through the use of team-based development and industry best practices," said Rick Kuhn, director of Foothill-De Anza's Center for Applied Competitive Technologies. "It offers a rare opportunity for students to have access to the people who are at the forefront of developing the next-generation NPI services."
Michael Keer, Founder and CEO of the Product Realization Group, said, "For 2011 we will be following a new product from initial concept, development, new product introduction through volume manufacturing."
"The effects of increased business competition, technological complexity, and globalization have combined to result in a gap between product development and manufacturing," he said. "We created this program with the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies to help businesses that want to accelerate time-to-market and understand how quality, compliance, and customer service integrate into the process."
"There were good and practical examples that clarified the concepts," said Bob O'Hagan, a senior Quality and Engineering professional, who completed last year's program.
The Product Realization Group certificate program is ideal for design engineers, engineering program managers, document control and operations engineering and supply chain personnel (including managers) who are interested in learning best practices about the development and release of electronic high-technology products. The training course offers an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the product lifecycle and NPI processes. All materials are presented by practicing subject matter experts. Class meetings will be held at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College.
Registration and more information is available at: http://www.productrealizationgroup.com/index.php?/events/product_realization_certificate_program/
About Foothill-De Anza Community College District and the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies
Foothill-De Anza Community College District serves more than 45,000 students a year at two locations, Foothill College in Los Altos Hills and De Anza College in Cupertino. The district's Center for Applied Competitive Technologies offers customized on-site training delivered in a flexible way that is oriented to direct business application. CACT's training programs help companies implement basic and advanced manufacturing techniques to aid in achieving technical and business objectives. For more information, visit http://www.makingitincalifornia.com/centers_deanza.php
About Product Realization Group
The Product Realization Group (PRG) is the only one-stop-shop of product lifecycle services designed for high-tech electronics businesses. PRG enables rapid and cost-effective introduction of products to the market, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, service, and lifecycle support. Engagements are tailored to fit business and product profiles. Twenty PRG companies currently deliver services to over four-hundred high technology clients worldwide. For additional information, please call (408) 427-4645, email mkeer@productrealizationgroup.com or visit http://www.productrealizationgroup.com.
CONTACTS:
Rick Kuhn, (650) 949-7793, kuhnrick@fhda.edu
Michael Keer, (408) 427-4645, mkeer@productrealizationgroup.com
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SOURCE Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Product Realization Group
Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Product Realization Group
Web Site: http://www.productrealizationgroup.com/index.php?/events/product_realization_certificate_program
Revised program helps companies accelerate time-to-market
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Applied Competitive Technologies (CACT) in the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and Product Realization Group have teamed to develop a three-month, continuing education certification program that covers all aspects of the product lifecycle and new product introduction (NPI). Classes begin September 27.
The program is structured in five modules that cover engineering development; product reliability; data management processes and collaboration; supply chain management; and business compliance. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and runs until December 13.
"Through this program, participants will gain a new understanding of how they can improve their organization's competitiveness through the use of team-based development and industry best practices," said Rick Kuhn, director of Foothill-De Anza's Center for Applied Competitive Technologies. "It offers a rare opportunity for students to have access to the people who are at the forefront of developing the next-generation NPI services."
Michael Keer, Founder and CEO of the Product Realization Group, said, "For 2011 we will be following a new product from initial concept, development, new product introduction through volume manufacturing."
"The effects of increased business competition, technological complexity, and globalization have combined to result in a gap between product development and manufacturing," he said. "We created this program with the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies to help businesses that want to accelerate time-to-market and understand how quality, compliance, and customer service integrate into the process."
"There were good and practical examples that clarified the concepts," said Bob O'Hagan, a senior Quality and Engineering professional, who completed last year's program.
The Product Realization Group certificate program is ideal for design engineers, engineering program managers, document control and operations engineering and supply chain personnel (including managers) who are interested in learning best practices about the development and release of electronic high-technology products. The training course offers an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the product lifecycle and NPI processes. All materials are presented by practicing subject matter experts. Class meetings will be held at the Krause Center for Innovation at Foothill College.
Registration and more information is available at: http://www.productrealizationgroup.com/index.php?/events/product_realization_certificate_program/
About Foothill-De Anza Community College District and the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies
Foothill-De Anza Community College District serves more than 45,000 students a year at two locations, Foothill College in Los Altos Hills and De Anza College in Cupertino. The district's Center for Applied Competitive Technologies offers customized on-site training delivered in a flexible way that is oriented to direct business application. CACT's training programs help companies implement basic and advanced manufacturing techniques to aid in achieving technical and business objectives. For more information, visit http://www.makingitincalifornia.com/centers_deanza.php
About Product Realization Group
The Product Realization Group (PRG) is the only one-stop-shop of product lifecycle services designed for high-tech electronics businesses. PRG enables rapid and cost-effective introduction of products to the market, regulatory compliance, manufacturing, service, and lifecycle support. Engagements are tailored to fit business and product profiles. Twenty PRG companies currently deliver services to over four-hundred high technology clients worldwide. For additional information, please call (408) 427-4645, email mkeer@productrealizationgroup.com or visit http://www.productrealizationgroup.com.
CONTACTS:
Rick Kuhn, (650) 949-7793, kuhnrick@fhda.edu
Michael Keer, (408) 427-4645, mkeer@productrealizationgroup.com
This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Product Realization Group
Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Product Realization Group
Web Site: http://www.productrealizationgroup.com/index.php?/events/product_realization_certificate_program