Category: Benchmark Request

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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…

Oracle is advancing its CI program beyond the “tools” and is taking the next progressive step toward strategic CI planning. Hoshin Kanri is the first planning tool that comes to mind, and Oracle is curious if any member companies use CI strategic planning like Hoshin for their CI program or even the business planning. If so, are you willing to field questions (via phone call) from the CI team on your steps taken and lessons learned? To respond to this benchmark request, please add a comment to this post on the website or contact Philip Taylor at [email protected].

NWHPEC members, ATI is interested in hearing about any successes you have had in incentivizing employees: ATI is exploring way to incentivize employees and would like your feedback on what is working and what has not worked.  Any tips or learnings that you can share would be appreciated. To respond to this benchmark request, please add a comment to this post or email Tasha Williams at [email protected]. Thank you!