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Here is a one page overview of the Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program:
http://www.velocityschedulingsystem.com/VSSonesheet.pdf
The Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program is based on Eliyahu M. Goldratt Theory of Constraints and the Drum Buffer Rope approach to scheduing. It was specifically designed for scheduling job shops and for scheduing machine shops, both of which tend to be highly custom environments.
Yes.
First, every company gets 1 private coaching session with Dr Lisa to ask any questions you may not want to ask in the group coaching. During this session is a good time to really dig into any confidential circumstances you have or to address any buy-in issues that your team is struggling with.
Most, but not all, companies take advantage of this option. Some companies get all their questions addressed with the content videos and during the group coaching sessions. If you want to take advantage of this option, you simply schedule a time with Dr Lisa. This free private session can be done at anytime during the Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program and typically Dr Lisa records it, and provides you a video of that GoToMeeting session.
In addition you are offered other private coaching options and on-site visit options. But again, these are not necessary to get the results, but some companies prefer the personal attention. Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program clients are extended these opportunities for additional private help:
- Additonal private coaching with your team via phone and/or GoToMeeting at $350 per hour. This is a $150 discount off our normal price. Depending on how long each session takes you can get multiple sessions from each paid hour.
- $2500/day plus travel for on-site help. And, if we are in your area, then you only pay the incremental travel. If you’re interested in this option, just let Dr Lisa know and you will be notified if we are in your area. If we don’t have plans to be in your area and you still want to take advanage of this discounted day rate ($5000/day plus travel is our normal price), then you also pay for travel.
- $1500 per half day plus travel for on-site help. This works same as above. $2500 per half day plus travel is our normal price.
The majority of past participants in VSS Coaching Program only take advantage of the 1 free private phone/GoToMeeting coaching session. A handful have taken advantage of the on-site coaching. None of these options are required, but if you and your team prefer a more private environment, we can make that happen.
Almost everyone who starts thinks that THEIR job shop is too complex and it won’t work for them. But at the same time, they’ve tried everything else and on the crazy chance that the Velocity Scheduling System can help, they decide to try it.
First let me give you some idea of the types shops that are DOING the Velocity Scheduling System.
- shops that do all repair work
- shops that do 80% repeat work
- shops that do all prototypes or all one offs
- shops that actually do make parts of space ships!
- shops that do repair
- shops that work only in-house
- shops that work off site (on customer sites) and in-house
- shops that do shutdown work and maintenance
- shops that just machine and fab new custom complex stuff
- shops that do some repeat work, do repair, do maintenance, and do completely new stuff
- shops that do a lot of outside processing (plating, heat treat, coatings, sand blasting, etc)
- shops that do no outside processing (and some that do it in house)
- shops that have 15 employees and shops that have 300 employees and lots in between
But what all of them have in common? They are complex and they have to deal with many of the 9 Challenges. And, because the Velocity Scheduling System is a COACHING program, we walk you through how to customize it for your situation.
Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s Vint Massimini owner of Gulf Engineering. They do some repeat work, do repair (off site and on site), do maintenance, do completely new stuff, and provide resources for shut downs.
Implementing the Theory of Constraints drum buffer rope on your own, in a highly complex enviroment, is tough to do. However, with experienced guides, the results are — frankly — unbelievable.
Do YOU want to improve? Are YOU motivated to be the strong encouragement to your team?
If yes, then I will take care of explaining what we are going to do, why we are going to do it, what to expect as your implementing, and I will provide some accountability and even a little motivation. You just keep you team honestly trying what I’ve asked — and you can join our list of success stories!
The cool thing about this program is that it’s a COACHING program. Not just training that leaves you to figure things out. Ask questions, challenge your thinking, be willing to try and you won’t have any regrets.
If you’re willing to try what I suggest, then you should go for it! If you are not willing to try, then please don’t sign up.
At most I need one person on your team to be the voice that says “let’s try it, if it doen’t work we can always go back to doing it the old way.”
Look — if you try what I’m suggesting and it doesn’t work for you, you can get a refund of the Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program. So are YOU willing to try?
Yes, VSS works with all ERP packages. We have had clients that have used Job Boss, Visual Manufacturing, Global, no ERP and everything in between. We have also had participants that were doing very detailed job shop scheduling or very little scheduling when they started.
The Velocity Scheduling System is made up of a visual scheduling board, a visual planning board, detailed planning and POOGI (process of on-going improvement). The interface between VSS and your ERP will occur at Detailed Planning. You may use your existing ERP for Detailed Planning or you may chose to use the Excel file we provide, or some combination.
Some companies complete the Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program getting great results but know that they can still improve more. And these companies have requested continued access to the group coaching sessions and on-line content.
If after the 14 week program you want to continue to get support and you want continued access to the on-line content as it gets updated and as new content is added, you can get 2 more months of coaching (4 sessions) and continued access to the on-line content for just $500. This is not mandatory or necessary, but it is availabe if you want on-going support and someone to hold you accountable.
A couple companies have also fallen behind in the course. Because, well — stuff happens. You can also use this option to extend your coaching time.
You can add this option immediately following the completion of your course or at anytime later. So if one month after you’ve completed your program you have more questions, then this is a great option to get all those questions answered. And if I’ve added more bonus material or updated the Detailed Planning or VSS Dashboard Excel files you will also have access to those.
In addtion, you can also add private sessions during your course or at anytime after. To read more about the private options, go here: http://velocityschedulingsystem.wordpress.com/2010/04/01/can-my-team-get-private-coaching/
Yes. Each member of your team that participates in the Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program will get a “Certificate of Completion”.
Here is what the certificate looks like:
VSS Certificate of Completion
Yes. You can spread your payment over 4 months.
No. When you sign up you are getting 1 license for the Velocity Scheduling System. That license is good for 1 company and 1 shop/location only. If you have multiple locations, you will need to purchase a license for each location. The Velocity Scheduling System Coaching Program is such a great deal that even if you need to purchase several licenses, the ROI is through the roof. And, the guarantee listed at www.VelocitySchedulingSystem.com applies to each license.
You can have as many people (your employees only) you like anywhere in the world participate in the program, but you will need to purchase a license for each location where you plan to run the Velocity Scheduling System, in whole or part.
You should have your entire team participate. Anyone who is affected or interacts with the schedule/planning and/or anyone whose buy-in you need for full cooperation and participation.
Shops typically have anywhere from 3 to 15 people participating. What you DON’T want to do is listen by yourself then try to go back and convince everyone to take action. Let me do that for you. Just gather your key people and ask them to give this a try.
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