Events

During this course, we will cover all the essentials of quality management.

This Includes:
- How to effectively handle RMAs
- Analyze scrap data
- Track customer use of corrective actions
- Monitor Heat/Lot and Process Tracking
- Gain the knowledge and skills needed to enhance quality control and improve operational efficiency. This is a great course for Quality Control Managers with experience in the Odyssey ERP software.

Class begins at 10:00 a.m. and runs until approximately 3:00 p.m. and can be attended in person or virtually.

Training materials will be sent upon registration. Computers, internet access, snacks, and lunches are provided for those attending in person.

We’re looking forward to attending the Metalcasting Congress again this year! The industry is dealing with a lot of fluctuations right now—from shifting material costs to the push for reshoring—and we’re showing up to talk about how metalcasters can stay steady through it all. Whether you're looking to get a better handle on your shop floor data or you just want to talk through some of the operational hurdles you're facing, stop by the booth. We'll be there to talk shop and share strategies that are helping other metalcasting operations succeed across North America.

Be sure to catch our speaking session! B&L project consultant, Cole Clayton, is giving a talk on job costing and breaking down where the money usually leaks out of a project and how to get a tighter grip on those numbers.

Here are the details:
- When: April 15, 1:45 PM
- Where: Casting Source Theater on the expo floor
- Topic: "Where Foundry Margins are Won and Lost"

If you’re attending the Metalcasting Congress, we'd love to see you there! Stop by booth #322 and join us for our session in the Casting Source Theater.

Join us for a practical training session designed to help Inventory Control Managers master best practices within Odyssey ERP. This workshop focuses on the specific tools you need to maintain accurate casting inventory levels, from the initial production report through to the final shipment.

What You'll Learn:
- Manage physical inventory and cycle counting effectively
- Utilize specialized reports and data views for better oversight
- Track outside inventory and perform product demand analysis
- Apply additional Odyssey tools to identify and prevent inventory issues

This course is intended for Inventory Control Managers with existing experience in Odyssey ERP.

Training materials will be sent upon registration. Computers, internet access, snacks, and lunches are provided for those attending in person.

Scheduling a metalcasting operation is one of the most complex responsibilities in your plant. This course is designed to help you bring structure and control to high-pressure environments using Odyssey’s scheduling tools. This workshop emphasizes real-world application so you can immediately implement what you learn.

What You'll Learn:
- Hands-on instruction in the Flask Planner and Shop Planner
- Mastering the Heat Planner and core setup requirements
- Understanding how scheduling tools work together to drive realistic production dates
- One-on-one sessions with B&L consultants to address your specific plant challenges

This class is ideal for Plant Managers, Operations Managers, and Schedulers with working experience in Odyssey ERP.

Training materials will be sent upon registration. For in-person attendees, computers, internet access, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.

Get a first look at the new features and improvements in Odyssey 7.3! We'll walk through the latest enhancements and show you how to apply them to your daily operations.

We'll be catching up with our local die casting community for the NADCA Chapter 3 Dinner meeting. This year’s "Solid Foundations" theme is a great fit for the current market, and we're glad to be part of the conversation.

B&L project consultant Cole Clayton will be leading a session on protecting your bottom line by identifying the hidden gaps between your initial quotes and your actual production costs.

We hope to see you there!

Learn to use Odyssey ERP data to create reports in this interactive, hands-on 2-day training. By the end of the class, you’ll be confident in creating, refining, and customizing Crystal Reports to deliver actionable insights for your team. You’ll also have the chance to earn your Crystal Reports Certification to show your skills.

What You’ll Learn:
- Build and customize reports using the standard report wizard
- Modify existing reports to fit your unique business needs
- Create new reports from scratch
- Set up reports for easy access

Training materials will be delivered upon registration. In-person attendees may bring their own laptop or have one provided, and lunch will also be served. For virtual attendees, dual monitors are recommended.

Receive hands-on experience with Odyssey ERP in this 2-day training. By the end, you can earn your Odyssey Pro Navigator Certification to show your mastery of the core processes. Whether you're a new user or seeking a comprehensive refresher, this course gives you a guided tour through the software’s most important processes.

What You’ll Learn:
- Navigate Odyssey with confidence across key modules
- Follow a new product through Production, Quality, Inventory, Shipping, Billing, and Cash Receipts
- Understand end-to-end business operations, including Quote-to-Cash and Requisition-to-Pay
- Apply job costing principles and leverage essential end-user tools

Training materials will be delivered upon registration. In-person attendees may bring their own laptop or have one provided, and lunch will also be served. For virtual attendees, dual monitors are recommended.

Learn how to unlock the full potential of Odyssey’s administrative features in this one-day technical workshop. By the end of this class, you will be able to customize the user experience and manage system security to better support your entire team.

What You'll Learn:
- Design custom screens and use the Profile Manager to manage favorites
- Manage system security, including security groups and password changes
- Handle Crystal Reports for Cloud customers and schedule reports to run automatically
- Perform table purges, system monitoring, and link external files or images

This is a great class for Odyssey ERP administrators.

Training materials will be sent upon registration. Computers, internet access, snacks, and lunch will be provided for those attending in person.

Industry 4.0 is now more than a buzzword and modern foundries are using it to stay competitive.

We’re heading to Minneapolis this July to showcase how our software helps metalcasters bridge the gap between traditional casting and smart manufacturing. If you’re looking for ways to improve productivity and safety through better technology, we’d love to show you what we’ve been working on.

Stop by Booth #1 to see Odyssey ERP in action. Whether you are just starting your digital transformation or looking to refine your current tech stack, let’s discuss how to make Industry 4.0 work for your specific operation.

If you’re attending the conference, make sure to visit us at Booth #1 during the evening reception on July 28th or between sessions. We look forward to seeing how you’re shaping the future of your foundry!

We’re excited to head back to Grand Rapids this September for the die casting industry’s premier technical event. Between the shift toward structural castings and the increasing need for process automation, there is a lot to discuss regarding the future of North American die casting. We’ll be on-site to talk about how the right data strategy can help you navigate these changes while keeping your operations lean and competitive.

Stop by Booth #301 to catch up with our team and see how we’re helping die casters solve their toughest shop floor challenges.

We are looking forward to joining the investment casting community this October for the industry’s primary forum on advancing casting science and engineering. We’ll be on-site to discuss how better data management and integrated software can help your operation meet these rigorous standards while staying efficient.

Stop by Booth #213 to catch up with our team. We’ll be sharing strategies that help investment casters maintain their competitive edge in high-stakes markets.