PMI: A Spirited Group of Attendees Graduate

TRSA’s 34th Annual Production Management Institute (PMI) concluded with a graduation ceremony on Aug. 15 that drew praise for the two-year program from a select group of graduates who dubbed themselves, “The Magnificent Seven.”

“This year’s experience was great; we were very happy to be here,” said Wendy Adriano of Crown Linen and Uniform Service, Brockton, MA, who spoke for the group during the program at a conference center near the University of Maryland campus. “It’s been outstanding.” This year’s program drew a total of 30 participants. The Year II group of seven each received graduation certificates.

Adriano encouraged other PMI attendees to “keep your emails going. You have great contacts. Just stay in contact with each other.” She confirmed that a sense of camaraderie had developed during the week of PMI from Aug. 11-15 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Hyattsville, MD. “We built great relationships. Not just with the people we work with, but with different backgrounds and from different areas of the country. I think it’s been really helpful for us. We’re excited that we’ll be able to take everything we’ve learned and really make an effort to help our companies become even more successful.”

Named for its founder, the late Roger F. Cocivera, PMI helps new and experienced managers in the linen, uniform and facility services industry learn and incorporate production-management principles and practices. The program’s focus is on developing the core skills and knowledge necessary to operate plants more efficiently and effectively. The program centers on four days of interactive classroom training. Over the following year, students continue to participate in self-paced online modules and meet again for four additional training days in Year II.

PMI sponsors included Kannegiesser ETECH, Alliant Systems, JENSEN USA, Ellis Corp., Pellerin Milnor Corp., Unitex International Inc., G.A. Braun Inc., Brim Laundry Machinery Co. Inc., Lavatec Laundry Technology Inc., Monarch Brands, Morgan Olson and Workwear Outfitters.

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