Category: Events

Problem Solving is the foundation of Continuous Improvement. The tools within a Lean operating system are designed to identify problems. Do you have standardization and the expertise at all levels of your organization to solve them? The extent that you train and engage your organization in problem solving will ultimately determine your success in the lean journey. Mike Hoseus, co-author of Toyota Culture, will review how a Lean organization establishes their culture for problem solving at all levels. This Executive Forum will highlight the 8-Step systematic problem solving process through examples and case studies in the Overview Session, followed by an optional 2-day hands on Gemba Workshop. The Practical Problem Solving Overview Session is intended for a large audience and is a standalone event.  The Problem Solving Workshop is intended…

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]

We are putting together a schedule of classes based on input from our member companies.  If you have interest in a particular topic or speaker, or if you are interested in sending participants to Intro to Lean class, please email Jennifer ([email protected]). NWHPEC has a new Facebook group for members.  The purpose is to collaborate, share, ask questions, celebrate, and coach.  We'd love to have you join the discussions.

 Success Through Deployed Strategy:  Speaker:  Gary Peterson, EVP *O.C. Tanner *O.C. Tanner is a Shingo Award and AME Excellence Award winner, as well as International Biz “best place to work” gold winner      2.  Aligning to Strategies Through Cascading Challenges:  Facilitator:  Scott Simmons      3.  Stir-the-Paint Session:  Facilitator:  Scott Simmons ** Attendees who participate in all three sessions will gain the most from this series. Dates and Times:        Part 1:  Wednesday, October 25th:  8:00am – 10:00am                                                 Part 2:  Wednesday, November 15th:  8:00am – 5:00pm                                              Part 3:  Wednesday, December 13th:  8:00am – 12:00pm Costs:  Full Series:  $300 per person               Part 1:  $100 per person               Part 2:  $125 per person               Part 3:  $75 per person  Payment can be made via credit card or check made payable to NWHPEC.  Payment must…