BEST PRACTICE PRESENTATIONS

Once again focusing on the people, processes, technology and enterprise realities. Each presentation is delivered by companies with proven successes, who are willing to share what they have learned along the way, and what they are doing to sustain the gains made from their Lean implementations.

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TUESDAY JUNE 13, 2006
7:00-
7:45 am
Breakfast & Announcements

7:45-
8:15 am

Conference Opening & Welcome from our Leaders
8:15 -
9:15 am
Keynote: Dan Joseph, ESS China on China: Separating the Myth from the Reality
9:15 -
9:30 am
Break & Travel Time
9:30 -
10:45 am
Keynote: Dr. James P. Womack, Lean Enterprise Institute on
Preparing Your Home Base for Global Success
10:45 -
11:00 am
Break & Travel Time
VALUE STREAM 1
Accelerating & Achieving Sustainable Results Through People

VALUE STREAM 2
Continuous Improvement & Sustainable Process/ Product Improvement & Innovation

VALUE STREAM 3
Harnessing Lean Thinking & Technology

VALUE STREAM 4
The High Performance Sustainable Organization

11:00 -
12:00pm

VS 1-01
La-Z-Boy Residential Division
n Socio-Tech Implications of a Rapid Lean Conversion

VS 2-01
CFN Precision
n Leadership at CFN
VS 3-01
Red River Army Depot
n HMMWV Recapitalization Lean Transformation
VS 4-01
Sunwest Screen Graphics
ln Building a Culture of Accomplishment
12:00 pm Luncheon Keynote: Dr. Jayson Myers, CME on
The Realities for North American and Canadian Manufacturers - Understanding the Big Picture
1:30 -
1:45 pm
Break & Travel Time
1:45 -
2:45 pm
VS 1-02
Technicolor
n The Human Side of Lean
VS 2-02
Edson Packaging Machinery
ln The Lean Transition
VS 3-02
COM DEV
nu Lean Build Documentation
VS 4-02
Shouldice Hospital
lnu A Focused Factory Case Study
3:00 pm Keynote: Art Church, Mancor Industries on Competitive Success - It Starts at the Top
4:00 -
5:15 pm
International Keynote Panel: Moderated by Tony Laraia, Chairman AME on
Trends in Lean Deployment in Europe - Practical Competitive Insights from UK Practitioners
7:00 -
9:30 pm
International Consortium Reception, Sponsored by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2006
7:00 -
7:45 am
Breakfast & Announcements
 
VALUE STREAM 1 (PEOPLE)
VALUE STREAM 2 (PROCESSES)
VALUE STREAM 3 (TECHNOLOGY)
VALUE STREAM 4 (ORGANIZATION)
8:00 -
9:00 am
VS 1-03
Eaton Electrical Milton LVDA
n Innovative Use of Eaton's LEAN and BUSINESS System Improves Stakeholder Success
VS 2-03
Bombardier
ln An Approach to Continuous Improvement
VS 3-03
Hammond Power Solutions
ln Applying Lean to Traditional Training
VS 4-03
INTRIA Items Inc.
lnu Seeing the Value Stream
9:00 -
9:15 am
Break & Travel Time
9:15 -
10:15 am
VS 1-04
Corporate Express Canada
n Applying Value Stream Mapping in a Service Function
VS 2-04
Plains Fabrication & Supply
ln The Start of Our Lean Journey
VS 3-04
Boeing Canada Technology
nu Lean Implementation Insights
VS 4-04
GE Inspection & Repair
nu Sustaining Culture Change as it Applies to Environment, Health & Safety
10:15 - 10:30 am Break & Travel Time
10:30 -
11:30 am
VS 1-05
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
n Lean Leadership
VS 2-05
Solectron
l Pursuing the Lean Journey in a Dynamic Environment
VS 3-05
Boots Company plc
l Flow in a High Mix Organization
VS 4-05
Stackpole Limited
ln The Award Winning Stackpole Production System
11:45 am -
1:15 pm
Luncheon Keynote: Terry Evanshen, Seize the Day
1:30 -
2:30 pm
VS 1-06
Aerco International
n Energizing a Culture of Continuous Improvement
VS 2-06
Alumabrite Anodizing
ln Sustaining Process Improvements
VS 3-06
Brandt Engineering
nu "Lean Only Works with Mass Production - WRONG"
VS 4-06
Habitat for Humanity Canada
ln Meeting the Demands of Disaster Relief Housing through New Supply Chain Efficiencies
2:30 -
2:45 pm
Break & Travel Time
2:45 -
3:45 pm
VS 1-07
E.H. Price Ltd.
ln Trip Notes: Lean Journey as Experienced by the Shop Floor Leadership Team
VS 2-07
Tenneco Canada
l Flawless Launch
VS 3-07
Terra Nova Shoes
n Using Lean Thinking, Innovation, Creativity, People and New Technologies to Remain Competitive
VS 4-07
Continental Airlines
nu Supply Chain Optimization
3:45 -
4:00 pm
Break & Travel Time
4:00 -
5:00 pm
Keynote: Chris Griffiths, Garrison Guitars on Leading with the Right Chord in 2006
5:00 pm Adjourn - Enjoy your evening in Waterloo Region
THURSDAY JUNE 15, 2006
7:00 -
7:45 am
Breakfast & Announcements
VALUE STREAM 1 (PEOPLE)
VALUE STREAM 2 (PROCESSES)
VALUE STREAM 3 (TECHNOLOGY)
VALUE STREAM 4 (ORGANIZATION)
7:45 -
8:45 am
VS 1-08
Canadian Tire Corporation Distribution & Transportation
ln Integrating Lean into Canadian Tire's Supply Chain
VS 2-08
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
l Quest for Excellence the Continuing Journey
VS 3-08
Gerrie Electric Wholesale
ln Sustained Lean in IT
VS 4-08
Rockwell Automation
nu Long Term Sustainability of Continuous Improvement/Lean
8:45 -
9:00 am
Break & Travel Time
9:00 -
10:00 am
VS 1-09
Canadian Blue Bird Coach
nu Leadership, Culture and Employee Engagement
VS 2-09
ACE Metal Crafts Company
n A Culture to Lean On
VS 3-09
Moen Inc.
nu Moen's Use of Simulation Technology to Confirm Lean Transformation
VS 4-09
Canada Post Corporation
nu Are You Tired of Your Neighbours Delivering Your Mail?

10:00 -
10:15 am

Break & Travel Time
10:15 -
11:15 am
Keynote: Norman Bodek, PCS Press on
Success in Manufacturing Begins with the Power Within You
11:15 -
12:15 pm
Closing Keynote: Dr. Dan Shunk, Arizona State University on
Getting Your Home Operations in Order - To Compete and Win in the Global Marketplace
12:30 pm SME Lean Certification Lunch n' Learn (Preregistration required)