5S Special Interest Group (SIG)
5S Special Interest Group Special Interest Groups are organic and member-led. Each participant will have a chance to host, share, and solicit feedback from other group members over the duration of the SIG. You’ll...
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Benchmark Request: Paper Travelers
At Columbia Machine, we are looking for a better solution for paper travelers on parts routed outside. Our process currently includes recording/barcoding specific information for operations that is printed onto white 8.5” x 11”...
Intro to Lean (Office Focus) – Class is full
Intro to Lean – Admin/Office process focused Description: This is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation to demonstrate the application of the Lean tools within an office...
PDCA Thinking (June 7th)
Title: PDCA Thinking: Rapid Cycles of Learning Through PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Adjust) Description: The purpose of this hands-on workshop is to develop problem solving skills using a pattern of learning through alignment and experimentation. Additionally, participants...
TWI – Job Instruction (JI) Training – Class is Full
Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This four day (1/2 days) hands-on class teaches the process for creating effective Job Instructions. Participants will learn this four-step method using a part or process they...
Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Experience – Class is Full
Description: Led by Master Coach Julie Simmons, this four-hour class uses a simulation to teach the pattern of the Improvement Kata. Attendees will practice Grasping the Current Condition, Establishing a Target Condition, and using...
Leadership Forum: Col. Arthur Athens – Once Upon A Time
Leadership Forum “Once Upon A Time” (The Power of Storytelling) Speaker: Col. Arthur Athens, Director Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership U.S. Naval Academy Audience: This session is geared toward all...
Intro to Lean – Class is Full
This is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation demonstrating the application of the Lean tools. This class is a pre-requisite for many other classes and is a...