With the current economic climate threatening survival for many manufacturers, it is vital to focus on creating and sustaining success in a competitive marketplace. Gaining the inspiration, knowledge and tools to ensure a journey to greatness is simple and inevitable at the 2009 International Lean Conference hosted by the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME).
From Oct. 19-23, 2009 on the southern side of Cincinnati, an expected 2,500 Lean practitioners from around North America will learn from eight inspirational keynote speakers sharing their Lean strategies and success stories. Their experiences allow conference attendees to discover innovative decision-making methods, enhance leadership skills, save money and develop a more efficient business process ' all from leaders who explore continuous improvement and best practices on a daily basis.
The 2009 International Lean Conference will begin with In a World Full of Challenges, Attitude Makes the Difference, a motivational message by Alvin Law, president of AJL Communications Limited. Attendees will learn from a man whose challenges of being born without arms have been the focus of three award-winning television documentaries and an Emmy-winning ABC short feature.
Jerry Bussell, vice president of global operations for Medtronic Surgical Technologies, will present Lean Leadership: What Would Abraham Lincoln Do? Using Lincoln as a leadership role model during his own Lean transition, Bussell clearly demonstrates a passion for remaining involved in every organizational level.
Speaking on Pushing Technology to the Limits will be Kiyoshi "Nate' Furuta, chairman and CEO of Toyota Boshoku America, Inc. Attendees will learn how a proven and admired Lean company transitioned effectively worldwide and continues its journey to greatness.
How We Lead Matters is a presentation by Marilyn Carlson Nelson, chairman and former CEO of Carlson, a marketing and hospitality services company, and one of the largest privately-held companies in the world.
Presenting Lean Means You Spend Less Time at the Dentist will be Sami Bahri, dentist at the Bahri Dental Group. At Bahri's office, patients benefit from his Lean practices as they are moved quickly, smoothly and thoroughly through dental appointments.
Donald R. McNeeley, president and COO of Chicago Tube and Iron Company, will present Learn to Climb Higher and Run Faster. As his company recently concluded its 95th year of consecutive profitability, learn how McNeeley has made his company one of the steel industry's world leaders.
Leadership in an Upside Down World will be presented by Keith Williams, president and CEO of Underwriters Laboratories. As head of a global expansion effort, Williams will demonstrate how leadership led to worldwide recognition.
Presenting People-Centric Leadership: Building a Future for American Manufacturing will be Bob Chapman, chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller Companies. Chapman's vision of creating and sustaining an inclusive environment will be the focus of his presentation.
As AME celebrates 25 years of progress, participants will find countless networking opportunities, practitioner-to-practitioner and company-to-company shared-learning experiences, and innovative Lean tools and strategies at the 2009 Annual International Lean Conference. In fact, the conference receives a 93% quality satisfaction rating year after year from both new and returning attendees.
To register, go to www.ameconference.org or call (224) 232-5980 ext. 223.
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the journey of continuous improvement and enterprise excellence. AME's membership is composed of a trusted network of individuals who are committed to leveraging the practitioner-to-practitioner and company-to-company shared-learning experience. Through engaging workshops, seminars and plant tours, and industry-leading conferences, AME members are continually discovering and implementing new continuous improvement strategies and best practices. AME offers its members a multitude of valuable resources to help them stay abreast of current industry developments, and improve the skills, competitiveness, and overall success of their organizations. For more information, visit www.ame.org or email info@ame.org.
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