Manufacturers to Gain Practical Problem Solving Savvy at March 20 Business Event

Four speakers will share their expertise and experience regarding the myriad benefits of Practical Problem Solving at Enterprise Minnesota's upcoming business event.

For manufacturers looking to continue their lean journey, Practical Problem Solving training may be just the ticket. On March 20, four experts will offer up a detailed overview of the program and its benefits, as well as examples of its continuing success in manufacturing companies across the state.

Practical Problem Solving is a business problem-solving training program offered by Enterprise Minnesota. The Toyota Production System-inspired program teaches key employees a structured method for learning to see problems and responding to problems effectively and efficiently. Company employees look at real-life problems in their plants, then learn how to analyze their root causes and determine the best solutions.

Enterprise Minnesota has consulted with manufacturers on Practical Problem Solving since 2009, with great results. At BTD Manufacturing, it has sparked a companywide commitment to continuous improvement, characterized by supervisors making hourly rounds to conduct on-the-spot problem solving throughout the 700-employee plant. At Donnelly Custom Manufacturing, it has empowered employees to suggest and implement about 50 problem-solving ideas per week.

Event speaker David Meier is president of Lean Associates, Inc. Meier is a Toyota Production System expert, co-author of The Toyota Way Fieldbook and Toyota Talent, and played a lead role in developing Enterprise Minnesota's Practical Problem Solving program.

Mike Braml, business growth advisor at Enterprise Minnesota, will offer a trainer's perspective.

Speakers Jane Schlagel, senior account executive at Fiserv, Inc and Jeremy Guhlke, machine operator and trainer at Alexandria Pro-Fab Co., Inc will also share firsthand perspectives on how the training advances businesses and how it has resulted in productive improvements for their respective businesses.

Want to attend? Spots are still available. To register for the Practical Problem Solving event, go here.

Practical Problem Solving - Removing Obstacles in the Way of Production Perfection

March 20, 2012
8:00am-11:00am
Mate Precision Tooling (Anoka, MN)
$110 Regular

What to Expect?
Practical Problem Solving is the turbocharger that powers early Lean efforts to create more value for customers. Practical Problem Solving makes manufacturers better, stronger, and more capable. Come and learn how your organization may benefit!

Speakers:

David Meier, President, Lean Associates Inc.

Jane Schlagel, Senior Account Executive, Fiserv, Inc.

Mike Braml, Business Growth Advisor, Enterprise Minnesota

Jeremy Guhlke, Machine Operator and Trainer, Alexandria Pro-Fab Co., Inc.


Moderator:

Bill Martinson, Business Growth Consultant, Enterprise Minnesota


Register Online

For questions or more information email events@enterpriseminnesota.org or call our events line at 612.455.4239.