Program Title:                             Value Stream Mapping 

Speaker:                                 Mike Osterling, Osterling Consulting

About the Speaker:

Mike Osterling specializes in Lean Operations implementation, training & assessment for organizations pursuing aggressive process improvements. He worked in operations management at Square D Company for 18 years and has been a Lean Enterprise Consultant since 2000. As a consultant Mike has helped clients make Lean Transformation in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, non-manufacturing, & construction.

Abstract:

Using a hands-on interactive presentation, Mike will discuss the essential tool for Lean Transformation of Value Stream Mapping.  A strategic tool designed to evaluate an organization’s effectiveness at responding to customer requirements. It provides a high-level perspective of process as it cuts across an organization, and surfaces the disconnects which reside within the delivery of value.  Value Stream Mapping’s purpose is to provide an organization with the strategic direction for their tactical improvement activities.

Date and Time:                  Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 4 to 8pm

Registration / Cancellation Deadline: Monday, October 13th by 6pm. Registration is limited to 60 people. There will be no refunds after this time. Each person must register and pay to attend the meeting and dinner. Please help us save time, expense, and avoid people showing up at the last minute… plan ahead and register early! We cannot keep costs reasonable and caterers cannot plan their food without sufficient notice.

Late Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 14th by NOON.  Available after closing of regular registration.

Last Minute Registration: Available after closing of late registration. Completed registrations are still subject to availability. 

Agenda:

4:00-5:00PM -Lean 101 Introduction

5:00-5:30PM - Appetizers/Networking

5:30-7:30PM - Main Program

7:30-8:00PM - Plus/Delta Meeting Feedback

Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction:

Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting http://www.leanconstruction.org 

Registration Assistance:  Jose Felsmann, Southland Ind., lci-los-angeles@leanconstruction.org

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