Category: Webinar

Back to Basics – Using a systematic approach to create high volume flow Regardless of the process you are focusing on, the same improvement and problem solving rules apply. Join Leah Calvert, OHSU Quality Specialist, as she shares how the used PDSA cycles to continuously improve the management and flow of mass vaccination clinics. As she shares their journey, you’ll see how tools were only applied as necessary to solve specific problems. These tools include Kanban, Huddle Boards, Visual Management, Standard Work, and Flow. Come and learn: • How they incorporated this improvement activity into their Daily Management System• The importance of focusing on the customer (both internal and external) and creating a change management mindset• The value of clear communication• How PDSA was the basis for improvement experiments towards…

Join us as Mike Orzen shares the purpose and value of a Lean Management System in your organization. 1) Why an LMS is essential 2) Overview of LMS elements 3) Building an LMS (learning and applying) with an intro to the 1st Element: Purpose 4) How the upcoming workshop works (the workshop will be held Oct 12, 26, and Nov 9th from 8 am-noon) Date: Oct 14th Time: 11-11:45am Virtual via Zoom No cost Register here

Although we often relate the 8 Wastes to manufacturing and admin processes, the principles of waste also apply to sustainability (energy, recycling, etc) and can lead to tangible savings.  We’ve got a special event happening this month that will highlight two organizations experience with Energy Trust of Oregon’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program. This year long (free) program provides businesses with energy expertise, change management coaching, and a system to focus continuous improvement strategies on low cost and no cost opportunities to reduce your utility spend and boost efficiency. Kjell van Zoen from Energy Trust of Oregon will provide a quick overview of the Strategic Energy Management program before moderating a panel discussion where representatives from NWHPEC member A-dec and Meduri Farms. These two companies are currently engaged in the SEM…

Learn about the Four Disciplines of Execution and how A-dec has incorporated 4DX into their improvement strategy to produce incredible results in their Engineer to Order cabinet quoting process. Summary:Over the last four years, A-dec has been utilizing FranklinCovey’s Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) to execute their “Wildly Important Goals” through this behavioral based model that aligns with best practices in continuous improvement. The four disciplines include: Focus on the Wildly Important, Act on Lead Measures, Keep a Compelling Scorecard, and Create a Cadence of Accountability. Join us as Ciarán defines the Four Disciplines, shares examples of how 4DX is applied in an organization and walks us through a case study of a process improvement in A-dec’s Engineer to Order quote process. Hear how the team reduced quote lead times from…