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Mission
Providing solutions to help South Dakota manufacturers prosper and grow.
Upcoming Educational Series & Workshops
Embark on a journey of learning and growth with our upcoming educational series and workshops. As part of our commitment to provide excellent learning opportunities, we are thrilled to announce a variety of programs designed to cater to different interests and professional needs. These sessions represent the cutting edge of knowledge and skills within our state. Enrollment for these educational experiences is now open, and we encourage prospective participants to secure their places promptly, ensuring they don’t miss out on this valuable chance for advancement.
Lean 101 Workshop
Watertown
NEW! We will be having a live Spanish Translator available!
This interactive session introduces Lean principles through a hands-on simulation, where participants act out a company’s transition to Lean using a learn-and-do approach. Key concepts include identifying waste, creating a visual workplace, achieving consistency through Standardized Work, improving capacity via batch size reduction, and exploring the benefits of Pull Systems. By blending theory with practical application, the session equips participants with a clear understanding of Lean’s value and its application in real-world settings.
Cost: $250
Watertown – Tuesday, November 18
Supply Chain Tool Interactive Webinar
Join us for a live webinar on December 3 at 2:30 PM to explore the new Supply Chain Mapping Tool and learn how to make the most of its powerful features. During this interactive, step-by-step walkthrough, we’ll demonstrate how to navigate the dashboard, search by NAICS code, and visualize South Dakota’s manufacturing relationships in real time. Audience participation is encouraged as we walk through real-life supply chain scenarios, offering hands-on insight into how the tool can be applied to your own business. The SDMTS student team will also be on hand to collect feedback from users to help guide future enhancements.
Developed by South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS) in partnership with Coyote Business Consulting, this innovative tool pulls data from D&B Hoovers to help manufacturers identify potential suppliers, verify business status, and analyze regional clusters — a true game-changer for understanding South Dakota’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Free
Live Webinar – Wednesday, December 3
Lean 101 Workshop
North Sioux City
This interactive session introduces Lean principles through a hands-on simulation, where participants act out a company’s transition to Lean using a learn-and-do approach. Key concepts include identifying waste, creating a visual workplace, achieving consistency through Standardized Work, improving capacity via batch size reduction, and exploring the benefits of Pull Systems. By blending theory with practical application, the session equips participants with a clear understanding of Lean’s value and its application in real-world settings.
Cost: $250