The Mid-West Lean Network has developed considerably since its formation in November 2016. There are now in excess of 100 member companies in the Network, deriving benefits from the over 40 Lean-focused workshops and 4 conferences held to date.
This Conference, which is sponsored by WrxFlo, has been structured to demonstrate the steps companies are taking to maintain lean momentum in their businesses. It is the culmination of the 2023 calendar of events.
FULL AGENDA HERE MWLN Conference 2023
An impressive line-up of speakers from diverse sectors will share their stories:
- Heather Lowry, Head of Talent, Diversity and organisation Development, An Post
- Martin Tierney, Director, Seating Matters
- Niamh Doherty, Director, Lean, STERIS A.S.T. EMEA & APAC
- Paula McDonnell, CEO, TTM Healthcare
A3 Project Storyboards’ Street Event
A key element of this annual conference is the inclusion of a Lean-related award. This year’s award, which is sponsored by LBS Partners, will go to the 2 best A3 projects ‘storyboard’ entered as part of the ‘Street Event’ element of the conference programme. There are two awards this year:
- Micro, Small, Medium Enterprise (MSME) (<250 employees)
- Large Enterprise (>250 employees)
The ‘Street Event’ will include displays of the shortlisted A3 storyboards. Each project storyboard will outline the process the company used to attain a solution for their identified problem, with each milestone recorded and an overall quantifiable benefit derived. The storyboards will outline how the judging criteria – Problem, Process, Milestone, Benefit – were met. Conference attendees will select the winner via an online voting system in the auditorium
Keynote speaker
Paul Blahyj, Group Leader Senior, Lean Manufacturing Coach,
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK
26 years’ experience at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK. Previous roles within Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK include:
- 8 years managing various lines within the Assembly Division of TMUK.
- New model launch Lead for Corolla into Assembly Shop-Including process design and project management prior/during launch.
- Takt change Lead for Assembly shop. Responsible for the design and implementation of 200+ processes.
- New project launch into Assembly-Time/motion study, process efficiency improvement Lead.
- Lean coach in Toyota Lean Management Centre, Burnaston and Deeside, Wales. This includes a Lean thinking approach and application within NHS, Food processing, Vehicle manufacturing, Supply chain, electronic companies, construction amongst others.
- Strong belief in Emotional Intelligence and the usage of the tools to support lean coaching and implementation.
Full conference agenda here on the link MWLN Conference 2023
Fees: including parking, refreshments and lunch.
Member rate €90 (+VAT)
Non Member rate €120 (+VAT)
Please book online to secure your place.
If you have any questions or would like to place a group booking please contact Lijana via email lkizaite@shannonchamber.ie
Accommodation: If you are travelling and planning to arrive on the night before, we have secured a corporate rate for the below hotels:
- €280 corporate date at Dromoland Castle Hotel for conference attendees for on the 8th/9th November 2023. Please call hotel directly (0)61 368144 to book your room.
- €120.00 bed and breakfast single occupancy and €140.00 bed and breakfast Double/Twin with The Inn at Dromoland. Please call hotel directly (0)61 368161 to book your room, reference number 1586941.
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