Dwight Bowen http://www.dwightbowen.com Lean Manufacturing Consultant Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:47:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Adhesives Research will be hosting the Lean Thinking Network Meeting http://www.dwightbowen.com/2011/02/adhesives-research-will-be-hosting-the-lean-thinking-network-meeting/ http://www.dwightbowen.com/2011/02/adhesives-research-will-be-hosting-the-lean-thinking-network-meeting/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:45:45 +0000 Dwight http://www.dwightbowen.com/?p=271 When: Thursday March 3rd from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

Here is the agenda for the visit:

8:30 am – 9:00 am: Arrive / Meet & Greet / Coffee & donuts – Training Room

9:00 am – 9:30 am: Welcome / AR Overview & Lean Journey Update – Training Room – Bill Stratton/Tom Bezek

9:30 am – 11:00 am: Tour:

K-Coater: Visual Management & Quick Change (Cary/Scott)

H-Slitting: Ergonomic & Material Flow, Capital Savings (Dave)

Industrial Mixing: Sustaining 6S (Jim/Juanita)

Non-repulp / Repulp Minimarts: Replenishment Pull (Bob/Tom)

Industrial Packing: Electronic Labeling-ESL & EPL (Jason)

Planning Board/Late Shipments Board (Jim)

11:00 am – 11:30: Followup/Discussion – Training Room

Adhesives Research is located at: 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327 – 500 yards off of Exit 8 of RT 83 South

Please let me know by Tuesday March 1st if you are planning to attend and the number that will be attending.

Thanks!

Tom Bezek

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]]> http://www.dwightbowen.com/2011/01/question-of-the-week/feed/ 3 Philips Ultrasound 1/13/11 network meeting summary http://www.dwightbowen.com/2011/01/philips-ultrasound-11311-network-meeting-summary/ http://www.dwightbowen.com/2011/01/philips-ultrasound-11311-network-meeting-summary/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:23:06 +0000 Dwight http://www.dwightbowen.com/?p=264 Philips’ Reedsville PA site is truly in the continuous improvement business. Their “TIP” program measures and honors contributions by all. Physical changes in the facility, both administrative and production were profound. Congratulations to Philips Reedsville for their hard and ongoing work. “Everybody, everyday” is not a cliche.

The afternoon training sessions on effective measurements found a very engaged group. The two breakout sessions allowed the group to dig further into problems with ineffective measures and delve into possible countermeasures for improvement.

Our thanks go out to everyone at the Philips Reedsville facility for a job well done.

Attending companies:

Advanced Conversion Technologies
Adhesives Research

Snow on Wednesday may have reduced attendance.

NEXT MEETING

Where: Adhesives Research, 400 Seaks Run Road, Glen Rock, PA 17327…contact Tom Bezek office – 717-227-3396, cell 717-586-8998

When: Thursday March 3, 2011 8:30am to Noon
What: Flow/Pull/Visual Controls
Who: 3 per network member

]]> http://www.dwightbowen.com/2011/01/philips-ultrasound-11311-network-meeting-summary/feed/ 0 Next Network Meeting Thursday Nov 5, 2009 at Philips Ultrasound http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/09/next-network-meeting-thursday-nov-5-2009-at-philips-ultrasound/ http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/09/next-network-meeting-thursday-nov-5-2009-at-philips-ultrasound/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:04:37 +0000 Dwight http://leanthinkingnetwork.com/?p=162 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.

]]> http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/09/next-network-meeting-thursday-nov-5-2009-at-philips-ultrasound/feed/ 0 Summary – Network meeting at Insinger Machine http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/09/summary-network-meeting-at-insinger-machine/ http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/09/summary-network-meeting-at-insinger-machine/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:55:31 +0000 Dwight http://leanthinkingnetwork.com/2009/09/14/summary-network-meeting-at-insinger-machine/ What 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

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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

]]> http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/08/next-network-meeting-at-insinger-machine-thursday-sept-10-2009/feed/ 0 Intro to Continuous Improvement class at RACC POSTPONED http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/07/intro-to-continuous-improvement-class-at-racc-postponed/ http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/07/intro-to-continuous-improvement-class-at-racc-postponed/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:34:59 +0000 Dwight http://leanthinkingnetwork.com/?p=149 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.

]]> http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/07/intro-to-continuous-improvement-class-at-racc-postponed/feed/ 0 Next Network Meeting Thursday August 6, 2009 http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/07/next-network-meeting-thursday-august-6-2009/ http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/07/next-network-meeting-thursday-august-6-2009/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:51:09 +0000 Dwight http://leanthinkingnetwork.com/?p=146 Where – 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

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Where: 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


]]> http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/04/next-meeting-thursday-may-14-2009/feed/ 0 DATE CHANGE – now Monday March 9, 2009 at Adhesives Research http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/02/date-change-now-monday-march-9-2009-at-adhesives-research/ http://www.dwightbowen.com/2009/02/date-change-now-monday-march-9-2009-at-adhesives-research/#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:04:35 +0000 Dwight http://leanthinkingnetwork.com/?p=139

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

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