Implementing the LEAN Culture, not only at the front end of the process, but throughout the entire organization, has been proven to reduce cost, eliminate non-value added waste, and enhance time to market.

This year's theme drives home the concept that LEAN is NOT a business project for ONE team but an entirely new CULTURE that must be adopted by the ENTIRE Corporation in order to create RADICAL improvements in profitability, service levels, productivity, asset utilization, cash flow, inventory levels, changeover times, product designs, quality, cycle times and product costs.

Understanding LEAN thinking and the extensive training that leads to its successful execution are key elements for success. We've designed this event around this fundamental basis.The result is an agenda for corporations that are just starting to implement LEAN and those who have advanced their LEAN implementation. We've included case studies and tools to guide all participants toward the NEXT BIG STEP.

At the LEAN Design and Development 2007 Conference, we will clearly define the base knowledge and tools you need to execute a LEAN culture, and provide actionable examples for you to bring right back to your corporation's LEAN design.

The conference will address the following challenges:
• Working with increased budget needs for training a LEAN workforce
• Proving the value of LEAN over time
• Developing the ultimate toolkit that supports LEAN execution
• Building and Managing cross-functional teams for optimal internal communication
• Fostering a culture for LEAN success in such a results driven, business environment.

The LEAN Design and Development 2007 Event will showcase practical solutions and project initiatives delivered by leading professionals who are actively establishing and growing their LEAN Culture and focusing on the ultimate process efficiency. Learn from these LEAN Black Belts, Leaders, and Implementers who are pioneering new applications in LEAN thinking and moving beyond improving just the isolated segments of value streams to create LEAN enterprises.

We invite you and your team to attend this conference where we will address Collaborative LEAN Implementation with outside sources as well as within your corporation. Whether you are a designer, engineer, market researcher, software developer, or finance coordinator, this conference will provide you with the definition and LEAN support principles you need to execute LEAN upon your return.

Join us in Chicago to Seize the Power of LEAN for ultimate process performance.

Theresa McMillan
Conference Producer
Marketing & Business Strategy Division
IIR

Kim Rivielle
Managing Director
Marketing & Business Strategy Division
IIR

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