From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs
Experience the transformative journey of Coast Spas, a hot tub manufacturing giant, as we soared to new heights under visionary leadership. In just nine months, we achieved a remarkable 77% increase in throughput, all while reducing the workforce by 19%. This extraordinary accomplishment was driven by a strategic overhaul of the production line, leveraging advanced engineering methods to optimize the flow of products. The result was a streamlined operation that not only boosted productivity but also maintained the highest quality standards. This presentation is a testament to what can be achieved with visionary thinking and a commitment to excellence.
Loewen transformed the Operations part of the business, similar to the strategy most manufacturing organizations take to start their lean journey. In 2019, Loewen started the lean transformation in the Administrative area. As a natural progression, the Continuous Improvement Steering Committee was initiated in 2021 to formalize the transformation process.
How to find opportunities and maximize results by eliminating waste
How can we find opportunities? Which ones should be prioritized? In our day-to-day efforts, we strive to do our best but sometimes struggle to see what we could do differently. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is key to understanding how you can maximize value for your customers by eliminating waste in your processes. By visualizing the entire workflow, VSM helps identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and non-value-added activities. Discover the “hidden factory” within your operations and learn how to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall productivity. Join us to explore practical examples and gain actionable insights on leveraging VSM for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Global implementation
Join us for an insightful presentation on how RIMEX Supply has successfully navigated the journey of integrating Lean methodologies into its operational culture. This session will explore the strategic implementation of Lean principles, focusing on standardization, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Building Products & Lean: The start of something great!
Learn how Building Products & Concrete Supply LP, a company that have been in business for 100+ years started our Lean journey. From the investments and buy in from top leadership to the change of culture within the whole company. Creating a space for employees to express their ideas and see them come to fruition. We will walk you through a successful Kaizen in our payroll department and highlight the benefits that were achieved by the company and employees. Also sharing testimonials from top execs to frontline employees on continuous improvement.
Lean Outside: Thriving Without Control
Discover how to apply Lean principles beyond manufacturing in one of the toughest environments: Landscaping. From - 10°C to +35°C, we operate outdoors year-round, overcoming extreme conditions while growing our people and implementing Lean strategies—without breaking the bank. This speech uncovers the hard lessons and mistakes I made over our 7-year Lean journey, so you don’t have to repeat them. Learn how to supercharge your continuous improvement efforts, even when faced with staffing and work shortages, retention challenges, and the unpredictability of outdoor environments.
Rating: Intermediate
Navigating Lean Strategies for Growth Success
In this engaging session, we will explore how Decor Cabinets has leveraged Lean principles to achieve remarkable growth and operational excellence. Understanding how to drive growth through Lean strategies is crucial for sustained success.
