Speaker: Presenter:  Paul Krier, Lean Champion for Cummins Power Generation Business Unit

Agenda/Description:
7:30-7:50 Networking & Breakfast 7:50-8:00 Welcome and Introductions 8:00-8:40 Presentation 8:40-9:00 Q & A 9:00-9:30 Meeting adjourned and optional networking Lean is a system that develops people and enables organizations to continuously improve through waste elimination.  Through a combination of education and application employees work together to develop processes that reduce the physical and mental stress of their daily work while improving business performance and customer value. Utilizing Lean is a strategic advantage for any company that is looking to maintain a long term relationship with China.  Employees are engaged in problem solving by focusing on customer and business requirements.  Lead times are reduced in the office and manufacturing environment by connecting individuals and processes to the global customer and supply base.  Flow of information and materials are synchronized by standardizing systems and tasks. There are obstacles in implementing Lean in China from both a cultural and business perspective.  Today’s presentation will focus on developing a Lean Culture in both the office and operations envir onments and how to overcome some of these obstacles.

Fee:
payment of $25.00 in cash or a check will be accepted at the door, College students may join free.

RSVP:
1. Email your reservation to ucbcevent@gmail.com or call Jim Smith at 612-865-6543
2. Make check payable to UCBC at the door

Reminder:
Please bring plenty of business cards