March 12, 2010
   
SESSIONS
Keynote Session
Putting It All Together: Rules for Creating a Winning Factory
Art Raymond, president, A.G. Raymond & Company
Success in manufacturing requires designing and developing an effective process that delivers the right products to the right people, at the right time, and at the right price. Art Raymond, a manufacturing consultant to the secondary woods industry, will present 10 simple rules that owners and managers should follow to create a winning factory—even at lower revenue levels—one that delivers satisfaction to its customers while maintaining a healthy profit margin.

General Session
Where Do I Start? Implementing Sustainability
Lisa Russell, LEED AP, manager of sustainability, A.R.E.
By understanding and implementing sustainable methodologies, manufacturers can reduce bottom—line costs and create a more efficient and competitive supply chain—with a potential for significant cost savings. Learn how to assess your current level of sustainability and whether your plant is in a prime position to respond to customer demands and governmental regulation.
TWO LEAN TRACKS
Choose the lean manufacturing track appropriate for your experience—either a beginning comprehensive workshop or an advanced lean session.
 
Lean 101: Hands-on Introduction to Lean Principles with Live Simulation
Gerry Raubach, president, Industrial Solutions
This session will introduce the basic principles of Lean Manufacturing through a live simulation in which participants will make a product in a traditional mass production environment and then in a lean production model. The four-hour session will provide a solid foundation in lean, opportunity for discussion, and examine how lean techniques can be applied in low-volume, high-variety manufacturing companies.
 
Lean 201: Lean Supply Chains to Grow your Business
Dr. Mandyam Srinivasan, chair, Lean Research Council at The University of Tennessee
Organizations focused on growth build and manage their supply chains differently than companies focused on cost reduction. Cost and quality will always be baseline factors in measuring supply chain performance. However, if your organization is serious about a growth-oriented agenda, then your supply chain needs to focus on agility, innovation or breadth of services. Learn Dr. Srinivasan’s seven-step roadmap to building and managing a lean supply chain—for growth.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Choose one of the following roundtable discussion sessions:
 
What a Waste! Dealing with the Ever-Present Problem of Waste
Facilitator: Art Raymond, president, A.G. Raymond & Associates
 
Green Transparency – Accurately Market Your Sustainable Initiatives
Facilitator: Lisa Russell, LEED AP, manager of sustainability, A.R.E.
PLANT TOURS
A full day of tours, concluding mid-afternoon, includes visits to four plants in the Oklahoma City area.

Hobby Lobby Manufacturing, a 725,000-square-foot facility that produces solid wood store fixtures, textiles, and picture frames.

York International, a Fortune 500 company, is the largest independent manufacturer of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, and industrial refrigeration equipment. York has developed a curriculum to support the Lean/Six Sigma business philosophy. The tour of the facility will showcase advanced lean methods, providing participants with ideas and strategies to begin or further their lean journey.

Cooper Cabinet Systems manufactures store fixtures, cabinetry, laminate, wood veneer, and solid surface materials.

Wood Designs LLC manufactures wood store fixtures, flooring, molding and millwork, and recently moved the majority of its manufacturing operations to a 140,000-square-foot building. Founded in 1961, the company is still family-owned and operated. The company’s customer base includes nationally recognized brands as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Dillard’s.
 
 
 

 
 
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