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Art Smalley was fortunate to have been one of the few Americans to work for Toyota in Japan for an extended period of time. From working on assembly lines to maintaining precision equipment to project management he experienced all facets of production life in Toyota. Combined with his proficiency in reading and writing the Japanese… Read more »
The next network meeting: Where: Clean Burn Inc., 34 Zimmerman Road, Leola, PA 17540 (717) 656-2011 When: 9/18/08, beginning at 8:30am ending Noon What: 5 or 6S – bring your audit forms, we will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of our audits, audit Clean Burn’s shop floor and discuss our findings Why: A wonderful opportunity… Read more »
We were fortunate to have Pat Wardwell, the Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership, come to Reading Area Community College to discuss the Shingo Prize, what it is and what is in it for those on the “Shingo path”. Attending: Yoder Brothers Adhesives Research Insinger Machine Philips Ultrasound Misco Products Remcon Plastics… Read more »
8/7/08 – Reading Area Community College – “The Shingo Prize”…what is it and what is in it for your company? – Pat Wardwell, Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership, presenter. 8:30am to Noon 9/18/08 – Clean Burn, Leola – subject: their improved 6S program. 8:30am to Noon 10/9/08 -GBMP’s “Intro to Lean”… Read more »
The Shingo Prize is the target of many lean practitioners. Why? This meeting will explain what it is, the value derived from the process, how the process works, stories of Shingo Prize winners and more. Who – 3 representatives per member company (RACC will be inviting some non-network companies) What – The Shingo Prize a… Read more »
The network’s first tour of a Shingo Prize winner (Public sector). Major Gipe and the Letterkenney team provided us with a tremendous tour of the facility and information beyond the obvious. Their interest in our network, their process and the pride exhibited was compelling. To say that the “Hum V Line” was a big hit… Read more »
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Mark Graban is a Senior Consultant with ValuMetrix Services, a Johnson & Johnson organization. Mark earned a bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University and was a fellow in the Leaders for Manufacturing program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning dual masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration. He has led process… Read more »
7/10/08 – Letterkenney Army Depot Shingo Prize winner facility tour. 8am to 10:30am 8/7/08 – Reading Area Community College – “The Shingo Prize”…what is it and what is in it for your company? – Bruce Hamilton (Mr. Toast Kaizen) unconfirmed presenter. 8:30am to Noon 9/18/08 – American LaFrance, Ephrata PA 8:30am to Noon 10/9/08 –… Read more »
The next network meeting: Where: http://www.letterkenny.army.mil/directions.html When: Beginning at 8am (sharp) ending 10:30am What: Tour their Shingo Prize winning facility Why: See how this group has earned a Public Sector Shingo Prize Who: Max two attendees per company MUST HAVE NAMES AND CITIZENSHIP by July 1. It is my understanding that the facility will not… Read more »
Taking place October 15 & 16, 2008 at the University of Mass. beautiful Boston campus. “A Community of Lean” , a great opportunity to listen to, and share your continuous improvement ideas with others clearly interested in the process. Click on the Shingo Prize icon above for details.
Brief discussions and stories of lean practices, issues, approaches, and creating a favorable environment for continuous improvement
