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creating cultures of continuous improvement.
Transforming Mindsets, Advancing Performance
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March 15th Quarterly Conference |
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We look forward to having you join us for our morning "mini-conference" where you will find examples, case studies, and informative discussions about the tools and methods of continuous improvement. Get ready to network with learners and leaders of the local Lean community! |
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3P - Production Preparation Process
Member Presentation led by Greg Platt, Vice President, Manufacturing Operations; Leonardo DRS/RADA Technologies
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Greg Platt, Stephen Tyler and Dan Lutz will share their real-life experience adopting 3P and explain why they chose a 2P focus on the process vs product design. Business results and photos will be shared along with Q and A. |
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Maria Elena Stopher, President, ULTIMATE LEAN, INC.
Maria Elena's presentation will provide an overview of 3P (The Production Preparation Process). 3P is a powerful means of taking a big-picture look at how a product is designed and manufactured. It guides teams through the creative process of generating ideas, and then whittles the ideas down to one that will be implemented. This overview will answer more in depth on what 3P is, the process, the benefits, and several examples. A 3P project can focus on either the process or product design or both.
Maria Elena Stopher is a leading expert on Lean Enterprise who has led numerous business process reengineering engagements for a wide variety of federal government and private sector clients. Early in her career, she worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology helping to build the MEP program leaving there to serve as Director of Product Development for the Lean Enterprise Institute. Her consulting firm, ULTIMATE LEAN INC., has served clients such as the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (USHUD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), USDA, and the United States Air Force as well as notable commercial clients such as Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Astra Zeneca, Perdue Farms, State Farm Insurance.
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2023 Lean Plant Tours Off and Running!
Join us for our monthly Lean Tours where we walk the floors and the halls and learn from others on the Lean journey about their best practices and continuous improvement efforts. Network over post-tour lunch!
January took us to Thermo Fisher Scientific in Frederick. The Frederick campus houses their east coast distribution center, Cryo-Innovation Center and the National Cancer Institute Central Repository for Clinical Trials. Examples of some of the company's Lean efforts, included an 8-step kaizen event process, redesign of a work area, use of leader standard work and Gemba walks, visual communication/control boards, 5S applications and their audit process to name a few!
UPCOMING TOURS
April 20 Chutes International (Charles County)
May TBD Northrop Grumman (BWI)
June 21 Dixon Valve & Crab Feast (Kent County)
(Dates subject to change & some restrictions may apply as defined by the respective host company)
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Lean Peer Group #26
It's Not Too Late!
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Since 2012, hundreds of Lean seekers have received training, been encouraged and cajoled, and most importantly, have been inspired by our very own, Dave Rizzardo. He loves Lean so much he wrote a book about it! This group launches on February 15th so sign up, show up and be inspired. Details here.
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Program
Did you know you can sign up any time for our LSSGB courses? These 20-week, blended learning programs are led by our partner, SSMI, using SSMI’s Blended Learning Platform. SSMI’s curriculum is the world’s most comprehensive BoK (Body of Knowledge), without the price tag of other service providers. Complete course description here.
Check our Events Calendar for new 2023 dates here.
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Online Self-Paced Learning
Value Stream Mapping here for more details.
Lean Foundations here for more details.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BOARD CHAIR, PHIL TULKOFF, FOR THIS WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION! |
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Tulkoff Food Products is one of 14 businesses throughout the metro area being honored by the BBJ at the 2023 Family-Owned Business Awards. The awards recognize multi-generational businesses that have a record of longevity, achievement and giving back to the community.
You also can meet them in person during an event on Thursday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m. at Martin's Valley Mansion in Cockeysville. Details & Registration
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Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Manufacturers
February 27, 2023 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Presented virtually via Google Meets
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Offered by Maryland MEP in partnership and with financial support from the Maryland Department of Labor. At the end of the course, participants should be able to describe what cybersecurity is, recognize possible attacks that they may encounter in their day-to-day work, and take the best first steps to reduce the risk of a security incident or breach when responding to possible attacks. Instruction is being provided from a cybersecurity subject matter expert with over 20 years of experience as a cybersecurity professional.
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Cheers to Gears Manufacturing Stakeholders Networking Event
March 22, 2023 | 4:30-7:30 PM
Guilford Hall Brewery, Baltimore, MD
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Join RMI of Maryland and Maryland MEP for a casual night of networking with the manufacturing community. $35 registration includes 2 complimentary drink tickets, lite fare appetizers and live music from “Rick & The Do’s” featuring band member Kevin Brubaker of Brubaker Guitars and his Maryland-manufactured guitars! Register to join for the fun! More than 150 attendees expected.
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💵💵DON'T LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE!
Your company may be eligible for 50% reimbursement for our training. Please contact Joyce La Padula at 410-960-3785 or via email at joyce@leanmaryland.com for reimbursement criteria.
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Want to know about sponsorships?
Click here for more information.
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