It's time to connect, socialize, and network while enjoying some tasty food and beverages! Our "westside" Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, Sept 19, 2024 from 4-6:30pm. Please join us! This is a great opportunity to get to know others in the consortium better and to geek out on lean topics. Location: Lazy Days Brewing Co. 4505 SW Watson, Beaverton RSVP link
Host company: Hardwood Industries is a value-added wholesaler and distributor of quality hardwood lumber and related products and services, dedicated to providing superior customer service and rewarding employment. “Here, our customers always come first, regardless of their size, their volume of business or their location. No sale is too small, too difficult, or too large for us. We always focus on the question, “Does it work for our customer?” As a result of this philosophy, we have built long-term relationships with loyal customers, and we continue to develop new, satisfied customers.” Tour Summary: Hardwood Industries began their Continuous Improvement journey in 2012. They continue to focus on small, 1-degree shifts every day that improve overall performance. This has led to the creation of documented training modules for critical tasks and functions, and utilizing…
Sustaining Lean Are you curious about what it takes to SUSTAIN a Lean Culture? Join us for a webinar where members share their experiences and best practices on sustaining lean and continuous improvement within their organization. Event: Sustaining Lean: Peer InsightsDate/Time: July 24th, 11:30-12:30pm (Pacific)Platform: Online via ZoomCost: Free for NWHPEC members In this member-to-member sharing session, you'll gain valuable insights directly from your peers who have successfully navigated the challenges of maintaining lean practices over the long term. This interactive webinar is designed to foster an open exchange of ideas, strategies, and practical solutions that you can introduce in your own organization. What You'll Learn: Real-World Success Stories: Hear about their journey in sustaining lean improvements and the tangible benefits they've achieved. Overcoming Challenges: Discover effective tactics for addressing common obstacles such as employee resistance,…
To increase the opportunities for each of our members to collaborate, share, and learn from each other we are inviting you to join us at The Bench on the 22nd of each month. Two benchmarking topics: Choose to discuss 1) Gaining Executive Leadership Sponsorship (Engaging Execs) or 2) Problem Solving (we split into breakout rooms) The Bench is an open-forum exchange of best practices. In July, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) Gaining Executive Leadership Sponsorship - Let's talk about how to engage your executives in your CI journey. What has worked? What hasn't? 2) Problem Solving – What methods do you use? How do you grow this important skill? What are your wins/challenges? Date: July 22, 2024 Time: 2-2:55pm (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members…
This two-day class is beneficial for those looking to learn how to document, analyze and improve the flow of information or materials required to produce a product or service for a customer. We will be mapping a process chosen by our host company, this is not a simulation. This can be applied in manufacturing, office, or service. Key Concepts: Understand how to see the flow of value across a value stream Visualize functional areas of work and how they interact Identify waiting and waste in workflows Resolve misperceptions across different departments Build a description of your desired future state and determine the next best step to get there Pre-requisite: Completion of the Introduction to Lean/Lean 101 class or a similar class/experience is required. Audience: Learners with some lean background and knowledge of…
Tour Focus: Lean Principles in Practice Host Company – A-dec website A-dec designs and manufactures dental equipment at their headquarters in Newberg, Oregon. The A-dec vision began with a simple idea: make the best better. From their simple beginnings, A-dec has emerged as one of the most respected names in the dental industry. In 1964, founders Ken and Joan Austin made the biggest choice of their lives: risk it all to start a company of their own. Little did they know that an invention and a dream would help revolutionize the world of dentistry. 60 years later, A-dec is an employer of choice and the world’s leading manufacturer of reliable dental operatory equipment. They continue to work for the betterment of dentistry and embed their values into the work they…
Practices to Enable Engagement, Teamwork & Accountability Facilitated by Mike Orzen, Shingo Prize Winning Author & Lean Enterprise Institute, Shingo Institute and The Ohio State faculty member How We Lead Matters Building a great organization requires effective leadership at all levels. How we lead determines the quality of our connection with others. Perhaps now more than ever, we need to connect with our people to build safety, trust, and healthy relationships. It turns out these skills can be learned. A key element that is often misunderstood is what it means to Lead with Respect (LwR) and connect with people on a level which inspires engagement, teamwork, and accountability. This hands-on workshop explores why leading with respect is essential, how to put LwR into practice to inspire people to drive better relationships…
