Why You Should Attend

• Learn about the basic principles of lean and how they can be used to improve all functions
• Experience “the power of lean” through an applied simulation of manufacturing
• Learn about the current status of lean thinking and lean efforts
• Network and benefit from learning, discussing and observing with experts
• Learn more about lean support available

Agenda

Morning

AM

• 9:30 - 9:55

  Registration & Refreshments

• 10:00 - 10:15

  Welcome & Introduction

• 10:20 - 10:55

  Lean Thinking - Overview

  Urs Buehlmann (VT-VCE)

• 11:00 - 12:25

  Mass production simulation

  Earl Kline (VT)

Afternoon

PM

• 12:30 - 1:10

  Lunch & Networking

  (lunch provided)

• 1:15 - 2:40

  Lean production simulation

  Earl Kline (VT)

• 2:45 - 3:10

  More information, readings, and available support

  Urs Buehlmann (VT-VCE)

• 3:15 - 3:30

  Wrap-up & Adjourn

Lodging and Accomodations

Reserved Rooms

A block of rooms have been reserved at a special rate of $70.00+tax for the nights of April 19 & 20 at Sleep Inn and Suites, Princeton, WV.

Phone: 304/431.2800
Code: Wood Components