The next network meeting:
Where: Adhesives Research 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 227-3254 network contact Bill Stratton
When: MONDAY 3/9/09 beginning at 8:30am ending Noon
What: A.R. has focused on 6S (5S plus Safety) and would like to show the network what they have done as well as share stories, good and bad, reflecting on their process.
Why: A.R. has focused on “stability” through work place organization……..you will learn from this event.
Who: Max two attendees per company
The next network meeting:
Where: Rose Corp., 401 N. 8th Street, Reading, PA 19601
(610) 376-5004 network contact Tom McDevitt
When: Thursday 2/19/09, beginning at 8:30am ending Noon
What: Rose introduced it’s Continuous Improvement program early in 2008 and presented their concept to the network in April 2008 (They PLANNED and were just beginning to DO). Now they would like to show and tell the network the results. (DO-CHECK-ADJUST/ACT). I believe you will find their story, warts and all, compelling.
Why: This program was a dramatic, company-wide cultural change. We all can learn from their efforts……it is 10% tools and techniques and 90% people afterall.
Who: Max two attendees per company
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Continuous Improvement is about people and communication. Many of us are effective speakers, but few are really good listeners. If, as Dr. Shingo said, 95% of objection is cautionary (I believe this caution is due to lack of trust) then one of leaderships/managements primary objectives must be to create an environment of mutual respect and trust. One key ingredient in the creation of a favorable environment is a constant practice of good listening.
Good listening does not come naturally to me. (more…)
Details to follow:
Thursday February 19, 2009 8:30am to Noon at Rose Corporation, Reading PA
Thursday March 12, 2009 8:30am to Noon at Adhesives Research, Glen Rock, PA
Thursday May 14, 2009 8:30am to Noon at Remcon Plastics, Reading, PA
Thursday September 10, 2009 8:30am to Noon at Insinger Machine, Philadelphia, PA
More to come
click here to find out more2009 Northeast Shingo Prize Conference
The next network meeting:
Where: Yoder Brothers, 2369 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-0300 network contact Andrew Bishop
When: Thursday 12/11/08, beginning at 8:30am ending Noon
What: Yoder Brothers is truly in the Continuous Improvement business. See what they have recently achieved and ask those who made the improvements how they did it. ***In addition, a Q&A teleconference with Pascal Dennis, author of “Getting the Right Things Done”, “Andy & Me” and “Lean Production Simplified”….Clearly, Pascal is one of the leaders in the Continuous Improvement movement.
Why: To see the application of reliable methods and ask questions of the culture required to achieve.
Who: Max two attendees per company
Visuals, visuals, visuals……….Wonderful efforts by the entire Philips team as they continue to improve their facility layout with “normal”, “flow” and “connections” in the forefront of their efforts.
Attending:
Not in attendance:
Next meeting: Thursday December 11 at *please note change…..YODER BROTHERS,included will be a live teleconference with Pascal Dennis
The next network meeting:
Where: Philips Ultrasound,1 Echo Dr
Reedsville, PA 17084
(717) 667-5000 network contact Neil Millar
When: 11/6/08, beginning at 8:30am ending Noon
What: Our networks first visit to Philips, who recently physically reorganized their facility. See and hear how they have improved flow and yield.
Why:See and hear how this team has approached some very technical challanges, using collective thinking, simplified problem solving and common sense.
Who: Max three attendees per company
The next network meeting:
Where: Reading Area Community, Schmidt Technology Center, 10 South 2nd Street, Reading PA 1960; contact Bonnie Spayd 610-607-6207
When: 10/9/08, beginning at 8:30am ending 4:30pm
What: Introduction to Continuous Improvement program. A full day, tacit learning event mixing Powerpoint and hands-on training. Created by the Great Boston Manufacturing Partnership and based on the Toyota Training Center’s introduction class.
Why: It has been referred to me as “the best lean introduction I have ever experienced”. It is very good.
Who: Max three attendees per company
“6s” sharing forms, then auditing and discussing conditions. A really good meeting. We all learned and shared. This is why we get together. None of our members are alone in their, never ending, Lean journey.
Attending:
Not in attendance:
Next meeting: Thursday October 9, 2007 from 8:30 am until 4pm – an all day session “Intro to Lean” GBMP’s wonderful, Toyota based, tacit learning event.
Held at Reading Area Community College
Brief discussions and stories of lean practices, issues, approaches, and creating a favorable environment for continuous improvement
