22Jun 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
5S Special Interest Group (SIG)

5S Special Interest Group (SIG)

Events
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 have an opportunity to meet with people from different backgrounds and experience levels to collaborate on best practices and support each other as you move forward.  There is no cost to participate. If you are interested in collaborating with other members who are implementing, reinvigorating, or resetting their 5S/6S programs, this group is for you! Our first meeting is June 27th from 8-9:30am at Smith Gardens.  Contact me if you'd like to join us at this or future gatherings. [email protected]
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23May 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
Benchmark Request: Paper Travelers

Benchmark Request: Paper Travelers

Benchmark Request
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” paper, stapled to prints,  tucked into a plastic zip lock bag with a grommet on it, and attached to the weldment or frame or part with a tie twist lock.  As you can guess,  weather, in the form of sun, wind and rain can play havoc with packets rendering them virtually impossible to read or even stay on the frame work in the yard.  Does anyone have an improved solution for paperwork traveling with parts outside to not only stay with the parts but to stay legible and intact? To respond to this benchmark request, please…
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17May 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
Intro to Lean (Office Focus) – Class is full

Intro to Lean (Office Focus) – Class is full

Classes
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 environment.  This class is a pre-requisite for many other classes and is a very beneficial class for people new to Lean principles or individuals who need a broader Lean education. Date: Thursday, June 13th Time: 8am-5pm Location: ESCO Corporation Cost:  $150 per person Key Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. This includes topics around waste, value, 5S, single piece flow, Kanban, etc.  This session is designed for participants who work in office environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of work…
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14May 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
PDCA Thinking (June 7th) – Class is Full

PDCA Thinking (June 7th) – Class is Full

Classes
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 will build skills to demonstrate these best practices throughout their organizations. This interactive workshop compliments classroom learning and with hands-on application exercises.  The exercises teach attendees how to incorporate PDCA concepts into daily practice to solve problems, attain business strategies, and achieve operational excellence in their organization. Audience: This course is designed for all levels and roles within an organization. Key Concepts:  - Understand Plan-Do-Check-Adjust Thinking.  Define each component and understand how to apply PDCA as a foundational element of learning and discovery. - Effectively connect Strategy Deployment to real business improvement through alignment of focused…
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04May 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
TWI – Job Instruction (JI) Training – Class is Full

TWI – Job Instruction (JI) Training – Class is Full

Classes
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 bring to the class.  They will walk away with a complete Job Instruction breakdown sheet for the part/process of their choice. Date: May 21-24th, 2018 Time: 7:30am – 11am Location: Cadet Heat (Glen Dimplex Americas), 2500 W Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA Cost:  $450 per person Overview: The Training Within Industry (TWI) programs were developed in the United States sixty years ago and played a major role in boosting industrial production to the levels required to win the Second World War. After the war, they were introduced around the world and, most notably, are still in wide…
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26Apr 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Experience – Class is Full

Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Experience – Class is Full

Classes
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 PDCA to experiment towards the established Target Condition.  Additionally, attendees will practice two Coaching routines using information gathered in Current Condition, Target Condition, and experimentation. Audience: Those who are new to the Kata approach who want to learn the improvement pattern or those who would benefit from a refresher.   Additionally, those who want to learn the coaching model and incorporate it into the Kata pattern. Key Concepts:  Learn how the Improvement Kata differs from other Lean approaches Understand the 4-Step Improvement Kata pattern and practice within three of the four steps Practice two Coaching routines: …
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19Apr 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
Leadership Forum: Col. Arthur Athens – Once Upon A Time

Leadership Forum: Col. Arthur Athens – Once Upon A Time

Events
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 formal and informal leaders who strive to inspire those around them into action through active engagement.  Date:   Tuesday, May 29th  Time:   8:00am – 9:30am Cost:    $100 per person Loc:     Columbia Edgewater Country Club – Fireplace Room               2220 NE Marine Dr.               Portland, OR  97211 Promo Video: NWHPEC YouTube Channel Session Overview: “Once Upon A Time” Peter Drucker, the famous writer, consultant and leadership sage once stated: “The leader’s first task is to be the trumpet that sounds a clear sound.”  Leaders must not only shape an organization’s vision and direction, they must “sound the trumpet”…
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