Manufacturers Networking Group
The KCOE Lean Manufacturers Networking Group meets the third Wednesday of the month for most of the year. Topics include "Problem Solving," "Creating Lean Culture," "Customer First Focus," and "The Human and Operations Balance."
The group generally meets at 4:00 PM the third Wednesday of each month at Saint Vincent College, unless a plant tour is scheduled.
To register online click here
To be notified of upcoming events email: kcoe@email.stvincent.edu
Our next Manufacturers Networking Group will meet on Wednesday, August 20, 4:00PM at St. Vincent College.
Health Care Networking Group
The Center's Lean Manufacturing Networking group's success has been carried over to health care professionals. This is an opportunity to openly share your unique experiences with each other and the KCOE staff. The KCOE Health Care Networking Group meets the last week of the month, every other month. Topics include "Problem Solving," "Creating Lean Culture," "Customer First Focus," and "The Human and Operations Balance."
To register online click here.
To be notified of upcoming events email: kcoe@email.stvincent.edu
Our next Healthcare Networking Group meeting will be on Thursday, September 18, 5:00pm. The cost is $35/person.
Lean 101 Seminar
Lean 101: Lean Manufacturing Seminar is a two-day seminar conducted by Saint Vincent College's Kennametal Center for Operational Excellence.
The seminar presents the philosophy and cultural aspects of Lean Manufacturing and describes the methods and tools that must be implemented for world-class performance, whether in the factory, the office or any kind of enterprise. All attendees receive a valuable booklet of the presentation content. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided both days.
The seminar includes a balanced mix of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, with opportunities to openly share your business's unique challenges with the Center's staff. Numerous, rich examples are provided that can be instantly applied at your business.
Topics Include:
- Culture, Leadership, and Values
- Team Work
- Stability
- Problem Solving
- Value and Waste
- Error Proofing
- Continuous Flow
- Workplace Organization
- Pull and Kanban
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Setup Reduction
- Standardization
- Kaizen and Implementation
Our next Lean 101 seminar will take place September 10-11 at St. Vincent College.
OE 101: Health Care Seminar
OE 101: Health Care Seminar is a two-day seminar conducted by Saint Vincent College's Kennametal Center for Operational Excellence.
The seminar presents the philosophy and cultural aspects of Operational Excellence and describes the methods and tools that must be implemented for world-class performance in a health care setting. All attendees receive a valuable booklet of the presentation content. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided both days.
The seminar includes a balanced mix of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, with opportunities to openly share your medical center's unique challenges with the Center's staff. Numerous, rich examples are provided that can be instantly applied at your business.
Topics Include:
* Culture, Leadership, and Values
* Team Work
* Stability
* Problem Solving
* Value and Waste
* Error Proofing
* Continuous Flow
* Workplace Organization
* Pull and Kanban
* Setup Reduction
* Standardization
* Kaizen and Implementation
