Category: Benchmark Request

Join us for another open-forum exchange of best practices.  This is a great way for members to come together to talk and share about a particular topic. This month the topics you can choose from are 1) Metrics or 2) Lean product development/Lean project management. You bring the questions and challenges; the group will offer advice and share lessons learned. Intended Audience: All NWHPEC members.  Please share internally with individuals connected to and interested in any of these topics.Date:          Monday, August 15thTime:         12:30pm - 1:30pmLocation:    Zoom (webcam preferred)Cost:           Free (NWHPEC members only) Registration: via Zoom, link

Join us for another open-forum exchange of best practices.  This month will be "open mic". You bring the questions and challenges; the group will offer advice and share lessons learned. Intended Audience: All NWHPEC members.  Please share internally with individuals connected to and interested in any of these topics.Date:          Wednesday, December 15thTime:         1pm - 2pmLocation:    Zoom (webcam preferred)Cost:           Free (NWHPEC members only) Registration: via Zoom, link

Join us for another open-forum exchange of best practices.  We’ll split into self-assigned groups with a focus on different topics (listed below).  You bring the questions and challenges; the group will offer advice and share lessons learned. Stick to one topic, or switch between them throughout the hour. Bring your co-workers…this is going to be FUN, engaging, and informative! September 15th Focus Topics: Toyota KataDeveloping new leadersEngaging front line employees in continous improvement Intended Audience: All NWHPEC members.  Please share internally with individuals connected to and interested in any of these topics.Date:          Wednesday, September 15thTime:         1pm – 2pmLocation:    Zoom (webcam required)Cost:           Free (NWHPEC members only)Registration: via Zoom, contact jennifer@nwhpec.com for a registration link

Join us for another open-forum exchange of best practices.  We’ll split into self-assigned groups with a focus on different topics (listed below).  You bring the questions and challenges; the group will offer advice and share lessons learned. Stick to one topic, or switch between them throughout the hour. Bring your co-workers…this is going to be FUN, engaging, and informative! July 15th Focus Topics: Leader Standard Work (bring a sample to share)Daily HuddlesEngaging leadership in supporting and sustaining lean principles Intended Audience: All NWHPEC members.  Please share internally with individuals connected to and interested in any of these topics.Date:          Thursday, July 15thTime:         10am – 11amLocation:    Zoom (webcam required)Cost:           Free (NWHPEC members only)Registration: via Zoom, contact jennifer@nwhpec.com for a registration link

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…