Jennifer Ayers, Author at NWHPEC

25Feb 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

Value Stream Mapping Workshop – April 8 & 10th (FULL)

This 2-day workshop 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. While analyzing one of Tosoh Quartz value streams, following a part from order start to order ship, participants will document the current state, identify and document a future state, and create specific steps to help Tosoh Quartz move toward their ideal future state. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn and practice one of the foundational Lean tools (and one of the lean principles - Map the Value Stream). 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•…

25Feb 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

Webinar: Coherent’s Facilitator Training Program – April 9th

Application~, Webinar

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations must continuously refine their processes to remain competitive. At Coherent, we developed the Lean Velocity Kaizen to provide a structured, high-impact approach to problem-solving that accelerates improvements, engages employees, and delivers measurable results. Investing in Lean Velocity Kaizen Training equips employees with the skills and tools needed to drive continuous improvement, increase efficiency, and sustain long-term operational excellence. By training employees in this methodology, we gain a competitive edge through faster problem-solving and optimized workflows. The topics covered: Importance of Lean Velocity Kaizen Facilitator Training Program to Coherent Standardizing Lean Velocity Kaizen Training Program rollout process Key training components Benefits of trained facilitators Presenters: Marco Montalvo, Director Global Lean Transformation, and Bob Daly, VP of Global Lean Transformation. 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025…

30Jan 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

Benchmarking Tour: Coherent – Feb 18th – FULL

Learning Tours

Tour Summary: Discover how the Wilsonville team has embraced an “Always Tour Ready” mindset, ensuring their operations are ready anytime, for anyone, whether it’s corporate leadership or major customers. This tour offers a firsthand look at their CI practices, tools, and team engagement strategies. What You’ll See and Experience Inventory Management Explore how their site optimizes inventory control to reduce waste and improve efficiency: · Kardex Auto Store Machine: Witness high-tech stocking efficiency and accuracy for part replenishment · Min-Max Kanbans: See how they minimize floor inventory while ensuring part availability · Point-of-Use Materials: Discover how supplies are strategically placed for optimal productivity · Milk Runs: Observe their efficient internal logistics system · Asset Tags: Learn how they keep a precise record of assets Employee Engagement Experience a culture where…

29Jan 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

Why you need a Lean Management System – Feb 18th

Events, Webinar

WEBINAR: Join us as Mike Orzen shares the purpose and value of a Lean Management System in your organization, with a follow up panel discussion including Andrea Avila and Andres Alamillo from Smith Gardens. Why an LMS is essential Overview of LMS elements Building an LMS (learning and applying) with an intro to the 1st Element: Purpose Panel discussion with members who are building an LMS Overview of the “Building a Lean Management System” workshop (scheduled Mar 19, Apr 2, and Apr 16; 4 hours blocks) 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2pm (PT) 📌 Venue: Online via Zoom NWHPEC Members can register by clicking below Register

28Jan 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench: AI in the Workplace – Feb 20th

Benchmark Request, Member Sharing

February Benchmarking Discussion: AI in the Workplace Join us online at The Bench for engaging roundtable discussions where members can connect, collaborate, learn, and share best practices. We’ll dive into specific topics each time we gather on the 20th of the month. This is an open “SIG-like” roundtable discussion. Bring your examples, questions, and challenges. The group will offer advice, share examples, and offer valuable lessons learned. 📅 Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10am (PT) 📌 Venue: Online via Zoom Open to all NWHPEC members Registration link

27Jan 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

5S Gemba Walk – Feb 20th

Learning Tours

Oregon Tool has invited us out for an onsite visit to see their 5S program in action. What we’re doing… To gain a deeper understanding and generate new ideas for implementing 5S in your facility, observing how other organizations have successfully applied these principles can be invaluable. Oregon Tool has generously invited NWHPEC members for a Gemba Walk at their facility. This event, similar to an in-person Special Interest Group meeting, will include introductory remarks, a walkthrough to observe their 5S practices (including sustaining tools), followed by a group discussion. Date: Thursday, Feb 20th Time: 2-3:30pm Location: Oregon Tool 4909 SE International Way, Portland, OR 97222 (Map link) Interested? Members can email jennifer@nwhpec.com, include name, email, job title. Initially limited to two attendees per company. PPE: Close toed shoes are…

25Jan 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

Webinar: Creating a Culture of CI – March 11th

Events, Webinar

Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement with Mark Rosenthal March 11 @11am (PT) Image created by Mark Rosenthal The phrase “creating a lean culture” is often used in organizations striving for daily continuous improvement—but what does that actually mean? What would we see in an organization that has truly embraced lean? In this webinar, Mark Rosenthal will challenge us to move beyond vague aspirations with regards to lean and focus on the observable behaviors and interactions that define a lean culture. We often talk about the outcomes of lean, but culture isn’t a static thing—it emerges from the daily habits and patterns of how people work together. People learn what they practice – what are you practicing? For improvement to be truly continuous, everyone needs to be involved. But in…

Author: Jennifer Ayers