Mid-West Lean Network Conference: Creating a Mindset for Lean

Description

Lean in Business centres on eliminating non-value-adding operations, equipment, and resources and, while many companies start the journey, the more successful are those who commit adequate resources to their lean undertakings and work to a structured plan . The evidential benefits of Lean are manifold, most notably: improved quality; improved visual management; increased efficiency; and an easier to manage company. It does involve a mindset for change but its adaptation can be challenging, but rewarding.

This Conference will examine how companies, through developing a Mindset for Lean, are reaping excellent results.

Expert panellists will share their experiential knowledge of the changes required in their respective organisations to attain a Return from their Lean investment.

The winner of the inaugural ‘Mid-West Lean Continuous Improvement Award’ will also be announced on the day, following presentations from the 3 shortlisted companies. This Award is sponsored by LBS Partners.

Conference Programme

07.30am: Registration & light refreshments

08.00am: Welcome & Introduction: Claude Costelloe, Chair, Mid-West Lean Network

Session 1 – Creating a Mindset for Lean

08.15am Philip Rossiter, Operational Excellence Manager, Ballina Beverages (Coca-Cola)

Topic: ‘Using the Shingo model to create a sustainable LEAN culture’

08.45am Jonathan Wilson, Production Manager & Lean Champion, UNICOM Engineering

Topic: ‘Adopting a Problem-Solving mindset’

09.15am Jude Carey, Head of Asset Management, Irish Rail

Topic: ‘Delivering superior Enterprise Value through LEAN’

09:45am Brendan Foley, Managing Director and Founder, Seachange Now

Topic: ‘Overcoming resistance to LEAN programmes’