Register Now for the 2010 PMI Institute!

Six information packed days your Production Managers can’t afford to miss. Increase production, streamline your workflow, motivate your employees and increase profits!

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April 23 - 29, 2010
Texas Woman’s University | Denton, Texas

In February, 1990, TRSA and UTSA established the Production Management Institute (PMI) at Texas Woman’s University located in Denton, Texas.

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How PMI will benefit you and your company...

• Provides both entry-level and experienced production management personnel with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of production management principles and practices.
• Improve both your own performance and the performance of plant operations in your company.
• Helps you to better understand how your performance affects the total business performance of your company.
• Networking with others from across the country about ideas and experiences.

PMI is an investment, not an expense...

PMI is the foundation for all production management education programs for both associations. Sending production personnel to PMI is not an expense, it is an investment that will pay dividends by developing the management and technical skills and improving the performance of plant/ production managers.

This institute is designed for

• Plant Managers
• General Managers
• Production Managers
• Engineers
• Supervisors
• Industry Suppliers

Program Outline

PMI starts at a basic level in Year I and becomes more advanced in succeeding years. It focuses primarily on topics related directly to production management; however, each year of the program includes instruction in management, leadership and communication skills for the production environment.

PMI Faculty

The PMI faculty includes TWU professors, association staff, industry experts and consultants who have worked in, and are familiar with, the textile care industry. Many faculty members are recognized as experts in their specific fields. Contact TRSA or UTSA for a complete list of faculty.

Dr. Charles Riggs of the TWU faculty is the PMI program director and lead instructor for PMI’s washroom management topic. He is active on ISO, AATCC and ASTM committees on fabric care.

 

 

Roger Cocivera is President of TRSA and has instructed at every PMI. Roger has spent 55 years in the industry. He has been an owner/operator in the industry and provides tremendous leadership development.

 

Bill Mann is Director of Industry Affairs for TRSA.  Mann’s textile laundering experience spans 50 years. Mann’s professional background includes consulting, sales, experience in labor and contract negotiations, plus owning his own laundry management contract company. He has degrees in Business Administration and Accounting.
 

 

General Information

Schedule for 2010
Students will arrive in Denton on Friday, April 23, 2010 and depart on Friday, April 30, 2010. The program will begin with check-in registration at 7 pm followed by orientation at 8 pm on April 23, 2010 at our host hotel, the Denton Holiday Inn. A renowned industry leader will set the stage for the week with an inspiring welcome address. The week will end with an awards and graduation banquet on Thursday, April 30, 2010. Students are expected to attend all sessions, including the opening and closing sessions. Please make travel plans accordingly.

Accommodations and Meals
Participants stay at the Holiday Inn near campus. TWU provides shuttle transportation between the hotel and the TWU campus. Breakfast is provided at the hotel and lunches are provided on campus. All meals are included except for dinner on four free evenings. An awards dinner with keynote speakers from the industry is scheduled for Thursday night, April 29, 2010. Special social functions provide ample opportunity for you to mix informally and exchange information with your counterparts from other companies. This interaction adds significantly to the take home value of the program and helps to establish lasting relationships that strengthen the industry.

Recognition Award
Students who successfully complete each year of the program are awarded a certificate that makes them eligible for admission to the next year. They also receive five Continuing Education Units for each year of the program successfully completed. Upon satisfactory completion of all three years, graduates achieve professional recognition in the textile supply and service industry.

Registration Information - Register online
The PMI early registration fee for double occupancy is $1,995 for member and associate members, and $2,495 for nonmembers; single occupancy is $2,095 for member and associate members, and $2,695 for nonmembers. This fee includes:
    •    all course materials.
    •    accommodations from Friday, April 23, 2010 to Friday morning, April 30, 2010.
    •    shuttle transportation between the hotel and the TWU campus.
    •    all social functions and meals except for dinner on four free evenings.
    •    the awards dinner on Thursday, April 29, 2010.

Due to PMI’s strong reputation, year I class fills quickly. Many companies take advantage of this opportunity to develop production management skills and improve plant operations within their organizations, so register early. Early registration deadline is March 24, 2010. After March 24, 2010 add $200.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing on or before April 4, 2010 to receive a full refund less a $300 administrative fee. Cancellations received after April 4, 2010 will receive a full refund less a $400 administrative fee. Refunds will not be granted for no shows. In the case of course cancellation, TWU is liable for the registration fee only and will refund 100% of that fee.

 

Contact Information

Textile Rental Services Association of America
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
877.770.9274 or 703.519.0029
Fax: 703.519.0026
Email: bmann@trsa.org
Website: http://www.trsa.org

Texas Woman’s University
Office of Lifelong Learning
P.O. Box 425649, Denton, TX 76204-5649
940.898.3404
Fax: 940.898.3416
Email: cferguson@mail.twu.edu