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EXCELLENCE IN THE WEST | MARCH 2014
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Iss 3 Upcoming Event: A3 Thinking A3 Development
4 5 Benefits to Hosting a Regional Event | AME Webinar Series5 Women In Manufacturing: Building Inclusiveness Strategies6 AME International Conference7 Benefits of Corporate Membership | Refer a Member8 Western Region Board of Directors
INNOVATION SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTSINNOVATION SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
Four “don’t miss” keynoters including Dick Rutan, who made history in December 1986 after completing a nine day, three minute and forty-four second non-stop, and non-refueled, flight around the world, setting records that remain unchallenged. (see page 2)
November 10-14
Register at www.amejacksonville.org
Stan Rowe, Chief Scientific Officer, Edwards Lifesciences will be providing 3 personalized tours of Edwards Lifesciences Headquarters. Edwards Lifesciences was selected by Forbes as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2012.
Ten outstanding Value Stream Presentations (see pages 3 - 5)
Upcoming Events
Events Dates Location Cost
MORE INFO: http://www.ame.org/events/innovation-summit
AME Innovation Summit March 13-14 Irvine, CA $895
A3 Thinking-A3 Development March 27 Tustin, CA $395
AME Measure Up For Success May 5-8 Mississauga, ON $1495
AME International Conference November 10-14 Jacksonville, FL $2,399
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE SUMMIT, THE MEASURE UP FOR SUCCESS CONFERENCE AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. CALL AME AT 224-232-5980 FOR INFORMATION
To sign up for AME events, contact AME at 224-232-5980. To host an AME event in your area, contact a Western Region Director.
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INNOVATION SUMMIT – MARCH 13-14 – KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dick Rutan, Adventurer, Test Pilot, LecturerDick Rutan made history in December 1986 after completing a nine day, three minute and forty-four second non-stop and non-refueled flight around the world, setting records that remain unchallenged today. Dick received his solo pilot’s license and driver’s license on his 16th birthday. He flew 325 missions in Vietnam, most as a member of a high-risk operation commonly known as the “MISTY’s.” Hit by enemy ground fire on his last mission, he was forced to eject from his burning F-100, to be rescued later. Before retiring from the Air Force in 1978, Lt. Col. Rutan was awarded the Silver Star, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, 16 Air Medals and a Purple Heart. He set
ld di t d i th EZ R k t i 2005 i tl fl i B k t h b ilt i t l i la world distance record in the EZ Rocket in 2005, is currently flying a Berkut homebuilt, experimental airplane and plans to set more world records in the future, and even break some of his standing world records.
Rich Sheridan – CEO and Chief Storyteller, Menlo InnovationsFrom kid programmer in 1971 to Forbes cover story in 2003, "outlier" Richard Sheridan (U-M grad BS Computer Science '80, MS Computer Engineering '82) has never shied from challenges, opportunities nor the limelight. While his focus has always been around technology, his passion is actually process, teamwork and organizational design, with one inordinately popular goal: the business value of joy! Sheridan is an avid reader and historian, and his software design and development team at Menlo Innovations didn't invent a new culture, but copied an old one ... Edison's Menlo Park New Jersey lab. Henry Ford's recreation of the Menlo Park Lab in Greenfield Village was a childhood inspiration!
Jim Morgan – President, EMC NetworkJim Morgan is President at Emc Network, a research and consulting firm specializing in engineering management and product/process development. He is also a Senior Advisor at The Lean Enterprise Institute in Cambridge. Before founding Emc in 2013, Dr. Morgan was Director, Global Body Exterior, Safety, and SBU Engineering at Ford Motor Company during the product led revitalization under CEO, Alan Mulally. Prior to joining Ford in 2004, he was Vice President at TDM, a tier one, global automotive supplier of engineering services, prototypes, tools, and low volume parts and assemblies.
Thomas D. Kuczmarski – President, Kuczmarski Innovation, Inc.Thomas D. Kuczmarski, senior partner and president of Kuczmarski Innovation, is a nationally recognized expert in the innovation of new products and services. Over the course of his career he has helped hundreds of clients, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations, learn to systematically unlock the value of g g p , y yinnovation. Mr. Kuczmarski teaches product and service innovation at Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management where he is Senior Lecturer and Visiting Scholar in the Center for Innovation and Technology. For more than three decades his executive education courses at the Kellogg School have attracted students from around the world. He is the author of six books and many publications on innovation and leadership.
MORE INFO: http://www.ame.org/events/innovation-summit
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MORE INFO: http://www.ame.org/events/innovation summit
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UPCOMING EVENTS
A3 THINKING – A3 DEVELOPMENTMarch 27 | Tustin, CA
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONA3 Thinking: Toyota pioneered the practice of problem solving using the A3. The idea of getting the problem, the analysis, the corrective action, and the action plan down on a single sheet of large (A3: 11 by 17 inch tabloid sheet of paper) paper, often with the use of graphics became a standard at Toyota. Today A3 reports have evolved into various standard methods from summarizing problem solving exercises, status reports, and planning exercises like in value stream mapping to strategic planning and project management. Come learn from A3 experts how the A3 is used in activity based work to Value Streams and Enterprise Management in all types of industries and in all kinds of applications. The current use of the A3 process far outreaches it original format and is now widely used in all industries as a key tool for measuring controllingoutreaches it original format and is now widely used in all industries as a key tool for measuring, controlling and communicating an organizations strategy. Come learn those applications from those who help develop and pioneer their application.
HOST COMPANYSpecialty Silicone Fabricators is a US based, quality-driven, innovative manufacturer serving the medical device and pharmaceutical markets with custom silicone components. Specialty Silicone Fabricators is recognized as one of the world's top tier manufacturers of medical silicone products. For over two decades, SSF’ t t d i ti h h l d t d t t i th lit f l 'SSF’s many patents and process innovations have helped create products to improve the quality of people's lives.
PRESENTERSTom Murphy is Director, OC Lean Consortium. Tom has 22 years experience applying Lean and Continuous Improvement practices to innovate and transform product and service development and manufacturing processes, boost productivity and quality, and build a broader infrastructure to make a difference in the aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries. He has held various leadership roles in Engineering, Product Development and Quality applying Lean 6-Sigma methodologies.
John Rubio is Director West Region at Simpler. John has 28 years of lean transformation and development experience that is highly diversified in respect to both positions held and types of industries. John has worked in Commercial, Healthcare, and Public Service sectors developing new tools and support systems. John has experience in processes from “build to order”, one off to high and low mix too high and low volume. He currently supports clients in Healthcare and Commercial industries.
WHY ATTEND?• Explore A3 Thinking and why it is effective for organizations from Healthcare to Manufacturing• Learn the many applications of A3’s, from Strategic Planning to Project Management to Personal Development• Learn the A3 framework for efficient problem solving• Learn how an A3 can communicate and promote a corrective action mentality within your organization• Learn the visual methods for displaying and communicating your A3’s
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• Learn the application of a Value Stream level A3• Learn how the A3 process can promote more team work and support Lean cultural development
MORE INFO: http://www.ame.org/events/a3-thinking-a3-development Sign Up Now! Call AME at 224.232.5980.
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FIVE BENEFITS OF HOSTING A REGIONAL EVENT
1 - As a host you can select the subject. Identify a “gap” in existing knowledge or experience within your organization. AME will bring in a facilitator to teach the host participants as well as the other attendees.
2 - Hosting an application based event (e.g. a kaizen event) will provide the host company with tangible improvements in the selected area. Attendees from other companies will be valuable resources during the event toimplement real change. AME will bring in a facilitator if required.
3 - Build your network of fellow Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence professionals that will provide continued benefits long after the eventevent.
4 - Receive suggestions for improvement from attendees after a tour of the host facility.
5 - Use the event as a “rallying point” for the organization to progress to the next level in your quest for Operational Excellence, or to reinvigorate a stalled effort.
Value Stream Mapping, Lean Office, Pull Systems, TPM, TWI, Daily Visual Management – whatever the subject area - AME can help you close an existing knowledge gap. Contact Western Region President, Jenny Snow-Boscolo, email: [email protected] to discuss the possibility of holding an event at your facility..
AME WEBINAR SERIESEach month world recognized speakers will be making 1-hour presentations representing a wide variety of topics. Authors, Shingo Prize recipients, and thought leaders in their respective areas form the line-up of presenters. Webinars are very modestly priced at $25 for members, $50 for non-members and free for corporate members. The webinar series is just one way that AME is trying to increase the value it delivers to its members, o e ay t at s t y g to c ease t e a ue t de e s to ts e be s,and better fulfill its mission of “Share-Learn-Grow”. So gather up some colleagues at your organization and register for a webinar today.
The upcoming line-up includes:
• So What Are You Going To Do Now?: March 20 • Using Visual Management to Drive Continuous Improvement: April 11• 2 Second Lean: Unraveling the Mystery of Building a Lean Culture: May 8
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2 Second Lean: Unraveling the Mystery of Building a Lean Culture: May 8• Adapting Lean for High Mix / Low Volume: June 3
Go to http://www.ame.org/webinars for more details.
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Women in Manufacturing: Building Inclusiveness Strategies
What’s your organization’s success rate, when it comes to attracting, developing and promoting women? Could a more robust program to nurture an inclusive, welcoming work environment give your company a competitive advantage and help to bridge the talent gap many manufacturers experience?
Connect with students – including girls who like science and math – at an early age, counseled Maria ElenaConnect with students including girls who like science and math at an early age, counseled Maria Elena Stopher of Ultimate Lean Inc., AME’s chairman emeritus and leader of its people-centric initiative. “Find ways to let young women know that manufacturing is a cool, thrilling job where they can make a difference,” she said. “Invite them -- and educators – to demystify that manufacturing isn’t dark, dirty and dangerous. Tell them about manufacturing careers and talk about career pathing, and that pay and benefits in U.S. manufacturing averages 17% higher than non-manufacturing jobs.” She also suggested checking out the videos about manufacturing available through www.edgefactor.com.
“D l d h t b t i l i d lt ” St h id “U d t d d t“Develop and share your story about an inclusive and open culture,” Stopher said. “Understand and respect the power of diverse thinking – not just related to women. Make people feel valued and that, as a result of working at your company, they will be more enriched. Most women aspire to careers that offer working in teams, helping people, generating new ideas and designing. That’s what manufacturing offers!”
Create a work culture that is friendly and appealing, where people are not judged because of gender, continued Stopher. “It’s about trust, respect and openness. This is achieved by listening,” she said. “We’re not always good at that. In addition, we need to improve the work environment. One division of a largenot always good at that. In addition, we need to improve the work environment. One division of a large company has 46% women; they believe it is because it is more appealing to women than many older factories because it is highly automated and brightly lit.”
Attraction and Retention IssuesStart with baseline metrics and then develop strategies for attracting, retaining and promoting women, advised Jenny Snow-Boscolo, Terex business system consultant based in Redmond, WA. She serves on a corporate steering committee targeting increased representation of women among its leadership ranks and
di i i l l W f T A l l b l T i ti t di it i da division-level Women of Terex group. A large, global company, Terex is sorting out diversity issues and strategies reflecting local conditions and culture as it seeks a 1% increase in women in leadership and senior operating jobs.
“One action in my division, based on feedback from our community during a brainstorming event, is to make sure we have a woman on our panel at recruiting events,” said Snow-Boscolo. “It affects perception. We feel comfortable when we see reflection of ourselves.” Attraction and retention issues can be subtle rather than conscious discrimination. There may be a perception that a young woman during child-bearing years, forconscious discrimination. There may be a perception that a young woman during child bearing years, for example, should not be promoted; she may not be encouraged to apply for a promotion.
“We’re opening the door to conversation, gathering more numbers about the numbers of women in various jobs at various locations,” Snow-Boscolo said. “We’re asking people in our engineering team, and others, about their thought processes hiring and promoting women. It may involve a lot of little things, such as assumptions. More diversity gives an organization a broader perspective and competitive advantage, making it a better company”. She noted that information about women in the workforce is available through th C t l t i ti ( t l t )
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the Catalyst organization (www.catalyst.org).
Lea Tonkin, editor, AME regional newsletters, is the president of Lea Tonkin Communications.
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NATIONAL NEWS
AME Corporate Member BenefitsAs a Corporate member all of your employees may attend AME events, including conferences and workshops at AME member rates. Five key contacts within your organization will become full AME members and receive the following:a d ece e e o o g
• Access to the Benchmarking Community of Practice Query program and a website query library. • Subscription to the award winning publication Target magazine and monthly online newsletter Target Online. • Access to the website portal on AME.org for Target magazine and Target Online along with complete archives of both publications. • Participate in monthly AME webinars for free.
A f i l i t ti f 1 d i l k h f Sit M b d th f i l i t ti• A free single registration for a 1-day regional workshop for Site Members and three free single registrations for a 1-day regional workshop for Enterprise Members in their inaugural membership year.• Online access to future benchmarking and lean assessment tools.
Corporate Membership Options
• Site MembershipA site is defined as a single physical location or campus with multiple plants/facilities within a short distance s e s de ed as a s g e p ys ca oca o o ca pus u p e p a s/ ac es a s o d s a cefrom each other. All employees at your site can attend AME events at the AME member rate. A one year AME Corporate Site Membership is only $1,000. Multi-year discounts are also available.• Enterprise Membership An Enterprise includes all of the corporation’s facilities within North America. Each facility can identify 5 employees to become full members in AME and all employees can attend AME events at the AME member rate. A one year AME Corporate Enterprise Membership is only $5,000. Multi-year discounts are also available.
For additional information or to join: Contact Robert Carlson, AME Business Development Manager at 224-232-5980, ext. 227 or [email protected].
As an AME member you know that a strong community of professionals dedicated to enterprise excellence is at the core of our Association. But did you know that the best way to maximize your benefits within this network is to expand it? When you serve as an AME ambassador, you not only help enhance the resources you need to excel in your career,
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you also help us make a stronger impact on our vital industry.Learn more at http://www.ame.org/refer-member
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AME Western Region Board of Directors
AME MISSIONIDAHOPhil Steklenski
ARIZONACarlos Santos
[email protected] a commitment to Enterprise Excellence through Experiential Learning by bringing people together to Share, Learn and
GROW.
CALIFORNIAGreg Williams
(Immediate Past President)[email protected]
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NEVADAJason Tollman
AME VISION
A Manufacturing Renaissance driven by
Jerry Wright [email protected]
OREGONScott Simmons
Michael [email protected]
Renaissance driven by People-Centric
Leadership coupled with Enterprise Excellence.
John [email protected]
Kirsten Gallagher
WASHINGTONJenny Snow-Boscolo
(President) [email protected]
Steven [email protected]
Linda [email protected]
Alissa Nichols [email protected]
CORE VALUES
•Volunteerism
• Practitioner Focused
• Integrity & Trust
• Passion for Excellence
• Engaging & Welcoming
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