Yokoten in Action: How North Coast Container Built a Culture of Collaborative Engineering
Webinar summary:
North Coast Container’s Engineering Summit is a multi-faceted collaboration initiative which has evolved from just three engineers meeting informally to a comprehensive organizational learning system.
In this webinar, you will learn about their unique Engineering Summit approach that combines weekly virtual meetings with quarterly in-person sessions, creating a powerful learning ecosystem for their multi-plant organization. Hear how they leverage Gemba walks, vendor presentations, and Problem Countermeasure Boards (PCMBs) to accelerate problem-solving and drive continuous improvement across all facilities.
Join us to explore the remarkable benefits this program brings:
- An environment of open sharing on ideas and problems, increasing the speed of problem resolution
- Dramatically shortened learning curves for new engineers
- Real-time access to decades of steel drum manufacturing expertise
- Collaborative problem solving and cross-functional exposure
- Accountability to move things forward
Whether you’re managing multiple facilities or looking to enhance collaboration within your engineering team, you’ll gain practical insights into building a system that turns individual challenges into organizational learning opportunities. Register now to learn how North Coast Container’s Engineering Summit can inspire your own approach to technical collaboration and operational excellence.
Speakers: John Bellett (Engineering Manager), Dave Morris (Director of Continuous Improvement), Cody Stavig (VP of Operations)
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 11:30am -12:25pm (Pacific)