2018 Lean Study Mission Trip

Departing August 20, 2018 - Returning August 23, 2018

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Discover first-hand what is at the heart of the lean business model through a series of plant tours, talks and peer networking. You will see the tools and systems of operational excellence in action as you tour companies demonstrating excellence in the fundamentals such as 5S, visual management, problem solving, standardized work, quality at the source, safety, continuous flow, intelligent automation and much more.

Come join us and see first-hand Lean in different business environments:

• Low Volume High Mix
• Cellular Manufacturing
• Highly Customized Products
• Office
• High Volume High Mix
• High Level Lean Concept

Tours Include*:

UPS (first 18 registrants)
LeanCor
Perfetti Van Melle
Hyster-Yale
Advanced Manufacturing Center
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
Woodford Reserve
LINAK U.S., Inc.
Ford
 

As an added bonus Mike Hoseus, co-author of Toyota Culture will be accompanying us on the trip. Mike will connect what you see during the tours to executing in your company.

Cost: $2,200 plus airfare and hotel

*TOURS AND SPEAKERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE