Location: AIAG Headquarters, Southfield

April 2013 
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Networking and Registration

April 2013 Dinner
6:00 - 6:45

April 2013 Keynote Event  
6:45 - 7:45 PM
Lean Processes in Purchasing and Supply
Mark Doman - Lean Studies Professor Oakland University  

Innovation can generally be thought of as cost reducing or demand enhancing. Companies across industries have embraced “Lean” as a cost reducing method to innovate processes based on the elimination of waste.

On April 18^th, ISM-SEM will have Mark Doman contributing a special presentation on lean fundamentals and how lean affects both the operations and office environments of the business. Lean strategy requires the use of various waste reduction practices such as stable standardized processes, efficient and leveled process flow, JIT, problem solving, high quality, and continuous improvement to achieve its objective of value maximization.

We often think of the production floor when we talk of lean. However, more and more companies are applying lean principles to the office environment helping them reduce process cycles times, improve process quality, and eliminate waste. Mark has worked with his consulting clients on lean transformation. His focus is on helping companies undertake lean as a journey and not a quick fix.

Mark will speak on lean transformation in business with special focus on administration and key concerns and tactics to implement lean in the office environment. He will spend time in the purchasing function and explain where he has seen special challenges and success in leaning supply processes.

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Meeting Location:  AIAG Headquarters, 
26200 Lahser Road, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48033,
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