Where - 1 Echo Dr, Reedsville, PA 17084-8603 (717) 667-5000
When – Thursday November 5, 2009 from 8:30 till noon
What – Standardized work and new renovations
Why – The first time standardized work has been a topic. Standardized work can be very difficult to establish and even more difficult to sustain. Come see and hear about Philips experience.
Who – Three per member company are invited.
September 14th, 2009 Add commentWhat an amazing change. Insinger’s recovery from their devastating fire is complete. Respect for employees was clear in the new lunchroom, conference room, offices and plant (lighting especially) Great job Insinger team and thank you for your hospitality.
Attending:
Philips Ultrasound
Adhesives Research
Clean Burn
Rose Corporation
Bollman Hat
Dave Kutz
guests: Unisource
September 14th, 2009 Add commentWhere: 6245 State Road, Philadelphia, PA
1-215-624-4800 network contact David Begley
When: Thursday, September 10, 2009 beginning at 8:30am ending Noon
What: 5S is difficult to sustain, add in a devastating fire and the delays associated with rebuilding and we have a compelling story of dedication to each other and continuous improvement.
Why: Our network exists to create and share learning, to see and hear at “gemba” (the real place) and to support the process and people working daily on continuous improvement.
Who: Max two attendees per company
The networks originally scheduled Intro to Continuous Improvement class to be held 8/6 at Reading Area Community College has been postponed until Sept/Oct.
I broke my right leg and am physically incapable of doing the training until Sept/Oct.
I am working with RACC for a reschedule time and date and will inform you as soon as they are established.
I apologize for any problems this may cause you.
July 27th, 2009 Add commentWhere – Reading Area Community College, 10 S 2nd St, Reading, PA 19603
When – 8:30am to 4pm
What – GBMP’s Introduction to Continuous Improvements (with legos)
Why – Strengthen your team fundamental understanding of waste identification and elimination
Who – 3 per company
Questions – Dwight@Dwightbowen.com or 717-368-5962
July 6th, 2009 Add commentWhere: Remcon Plastics 208 Chestnut StreetReading, PA 19602-1809 Directions
1-610-376-2666 x6917 network contact Rich Maguire
When: Thursday, May 14, 2009 beginning at 8:30am ending Noon
What: 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 have been challenging for Remcon. The topic will be lessons learned during this period. Perhaps a discussion comparing the “succeed or fail” model to the “succeed or learn to succeed” model will occur. In addition, Mr. Toast, GBMP’s President Bruce Hamilton will participate in a 20 to 30 minute conference call.
Why: We can all learn from other Lean practitioners. This continuous improvement stuff is about continuously learning, afterall we are only successful when we learn and apply what we have learned……plan-do-check-adjust
Who: Max two attendees per company
The next network meeting:
Where: Adhesives Research 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 227-3254 network contact Bill Stratton
When: MONDAY 3/9/09 beginning at 8:30am ending Noon
What: A.R. has focused on 6S (5S plus Safety) and would like to show the network what they have done as well as share stories, good and bad, reflecting on their process.
Why: A.R. has focused on “stability” through work place organization……..you will learn from this event.
Who: Max two attendees per company
The next network meeting:
Where: Rose Corp., 401 N. 8th Street, Reading, PA 19601
(610) 376-5004 network contact Tom McDevitt
When: Thursday 2/19/09, beginning at 8:30am ending Noon
What: Rose introduced it’s Continuous Improvement program early in 2008 and presented their concept to the network in April 2008 (They PLANNED and were just beginning to DO). Now they would like to show and tell the network the results. (DO-CHECK-ADJUST/ACT). I believe you will find their story, warts and all, compelling.
Why: This program was a dramatic, company-wide cultural change. We all can learn from their efforts……it is 10% tools and techniques and 90% people afterall.
Who: Max two attendees per company
Details to follow:
Thursday February 19, 2009 8:30am to Noon at Rose Corporation, Reading PA
Thursday March 12, 2009 8:30am to Noon at Adhesives Research, Glen Rock, PA
Thursday May 14, 2009 8:30am to Noon at Remcon Plastics, Reading, PA
Thursday September 10, 2009 8:30am to Noon at Insinger Machine, Philadelphia, PA
More to come
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