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Speaker: Mr. Michael Rothmeier of
Simple Solutions Consulting Co. joined us to
introduce the principals of “Lean Management”.
Michael introduced these techniques & the benefits
of “Lean Management” at the 2009 AWI National
convention last month. He has agreed to meet with
our group, to discuss one of the hottest topics of
the year.
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INDICATORS
THAT LEAN SYSTEMS MAY BE FOR YOU
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Late
bids/quotes
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Miss-handled
complaints
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Crowded
offices
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Lost files
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Out-of-control office budgets
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Missed sales
calls
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Lost
equipment
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Out-of-date
procedures
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Uncontrollable documents
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Disorganized
file systems
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Misrouted
service technicians
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Forgotten
customer changes
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Rising
computer system expenses
This is an excerpt from the Lead
Management
Workshop at the national convention:
This session introduced the Lean
techniques that have revolutionized industrial
processes across the country. Participants learned
the principles of Lean and the primary tools used by
skilled practitioners. This session helped
participants
to understand the role that each
technique can play in streamlining operations and
improving competitiveness.
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This
introductory session discussed these important
questions:
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How much can
be gained by Lean?
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Why is Lean
so popular?
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Where are
the opportunities for improvement?
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What is the
Lean Toolbox?
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When should
each tool be used?
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Who needs to
be involved in Lean?
Each of the primary Lean tools
introduced and discussed in the context of benefits
derived in a wide variety of industries.
Applications for each tool were discussed in terms
that gave participants confidence in applying
appropriate tools for the
desired results which can include:
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streamlining
your processes and procedures reducing waste in
your operations
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improving
your profitability through productivity
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sharpening
your organization’s ability to compete
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engaging
employees through positive change
LEAN TOOLS
COVERED
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Flow &
Layout Point of Use Storage
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Batch Size
Reduction Quick Changeover
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Standardized
Work Visual Organization
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Measures &
Metrics Teams & Teamwork
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Single Piece
Flow Quality at the Source
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Equipment
Effectiveness Mistake Proofing
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Continuous
Improvement Value Stream Mapping
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Seminar
OUTLINE
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Welcome and
Introductions
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What is a
Lean Enterprise and what is isn’t?
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The Benefits
- Tangible and Intangible
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Processes &
Process Waste
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Evolution of
a Lean Factory
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implementation Approaches
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Keys to
Success
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Summary &
Wrap-up
Mr. Michael Rothmeier
Simple Solutions Consulting Co.
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