Join us in Southern MN! From an operator looking for the most efficient way to work or a manager who needs to know at a glance what is happening, good visual management provides for effective decision-making. Visual Management is more than just shadow boards and tape on the floor. Using Kanban sizing, dashboards, A3's, and PVA charts can help make any factory or office area more efficient. Hear from our presenters how they use low cost and easy ways to maintain visuals to allow anyone to see what is happening and what needs to be done.
Do you know how to measure, reward and recognize positive behaviors and attitudes, and lead your workforce to improve everyday? If you are committed to supporting Lean as a way of running your business, join us to learn some strategies for success. Hear from our presenters how to Stay on Track when customers, schedules, suppliers and shareholders seem poised to take all your Lean resources and efforts.
Focus on the customer and the process, eliminate waste and improve quality, reduce variation and inventory …what's not to like? Both Lean and Six Sigma can improve our products and processes. We've all heard arguments over which is a better tool or system. So, how do you know which technique to use when? Learn from real-life experiences of successful change management and continuous improvement. Bring your tough questions!
Manufacturing lead times have shrunk with ongoing lean improvements and increased automation. We know the front office, order entry, supply chain, accounting, sales and engineering can also see real benefit from the use of Lean tools. Managing information and transactions may improve the flow, quality, and customer satisfaction of all processes.
