NJ Chapter AWI offers seminar on lean management

The New Jersey Chapter of the AWI is hosting a seminar and dinner on the Principles of Lean Management on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at Rolf's Restaurant in Warren, New Jersey, from 2:30 pm until 8:00 pm. After the dinner, the chapter will hold their election of officers.

The speaker, Michael Rothmeier, founder of Simple Solutions Consulting, is presenting the seminar on this topic which he introduced at the AWI National Convention in Washington last month. These principles are increasingly important in these economic times; NEAWI itself hosted a seminar on this at the 2008 National AWI convention in Providence, RI.

When: December 3, 2009

Time: 2:30 – 6:00 PM Seminar, 6:00 PM Dinner

7:00 – 8:00 PM Election of Officers

Where: Rolf’s Restaurant

65 Stirling Rd.

Warren, NJ 07059

908-754-5500

Topic: Principals of Lean Management

Cost: $ 40. ($ 30 for Dinner only)

Speaker: Mr. Michael Rothmeier of Simple Solutions Consulting Co. will join 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.

INDICATORS THAT LEAN SYSTEMS MAY BE FOR YOU

• Late bids/quotes

• Mishandled complaints

• Crowded offices

• Lost files

• Out-of-control office budgets

• Missed sales calls

• Lost equipment

• Out-of-date procedures

• Uncontrollable documents

• Disorganized file systems

• Misrouted service technicians

• Forgotten customer changes

• Rising computer system expenses

  
  

This is an excerpt from the Lead Management Workshop at the national convention:

This session will introduce the Lean techniques that have revolutionized industrial processes across the country. Participants will learn the principles of Lean and the primary tools used by skilled practitioners. This session will help participants to understand the role that each technique can play in streamlining operations and improving competitiveness.

This introductory session will discuss these important questions:

How much can be gained by Lean?

Why is Lean so popular?

Where are the opportunities for improvement?

What is the Lean Toolbox?

When should each tool be used?

Who needs to be involved in Lean?

Each of the primary Lean tools will be introduced and discussed in the context of benefits derived in a wide variety of industries. Applications for each tool will be discussed in terms that will give participants confidence in applying appropriate tools for the desired results which can include:

• streamlining your processes and procedures

• reducing waste in your operations

• improving your profitability through productivity

• sharpening your organization’s ability to compete

• engaging employees through positive change

LEAN TOOLS COVERED

• Flow & Layout Point of Use Storage

• Batch Size Reduction Quick Changeover

• Standardized Work Visual Organization

• Measures & Metrics Teams & Teamwork

• Single Piece Flow Quality at the Source

• Equipment Effectiveness Mistake Proofing

• Continuous Improvement Value Stream Mapping

Seminar OUTLINE

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. What is a Lean Enterprise and what is isn’t?

3. The Benefits - Tangible and Intangible

4. Processes & Process Waste

5. Evolution of a Lean Factory

6. implementation Approaches

7. Keys to Success

8. Summary & Wrap-up

If you are interested in attending this seminar, more information and a registration form may be found at the NJ AWI site.