FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (June 12, 2009)
Leanovations, LLC and United Illuminating Company Enters into a Lean Professional Service Agreement
PLAINVILLE, CT – The United Illuminating Company (U.I.) a Connecticut New Haven-based regional electric distribution company established in 1899, has entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Leanovations LLC, a Connecticut based Lean Consulting Company to provide training in Lean manufacturing through kaizen team events for U.I. manufacturing customers. The philosophy of Lean through kaizen team events is to achieve outstanding business performances by eliminating waste and developing a culture that engages the employees in continuous improvements in core manufacturing and business processes.
UI is engaged in the purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity and related services to more than 324,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Greater New Haven and Bridgeport areas. United Illuminating Conservation and Load Management Services provide information on programs and services, which offer valuable incentives, and guidance on energy efficiency measures. U.I. has established a funding program called PRIME, to assist their Connecticut manufacturing customers with an introduction to the benefits of adopting Lean, through “3 ½ Day” Lean Manufacturing Events. The goal of the program is to produce measurable and sustainable process improvement results.
Leanovations, a Connecticut based Lean Consulting Company with extensive international experience, emerged as a new innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean operational approach. Focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other lean consultant groups. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching using interactive training assist businesses in developing innovative solutions to create profitable growth. Leanovations focuses on teaching businesses to create growth, through Lean operational excellence and to have the ability to re-invent themselves through innovations.
“We are honored that Unite Illuminating accepted our proposal to provide Lean Consulting Services to their customers and we look forward to assist Connecticut manufacturing companies with their lean projects and transformation,” stated Fred Shamburg, President Leanovations. “We will tailor our approach to meet each of U.I.’s customer specific needs while we coach them in Lean operational excellence.”
If any manufacturing company is interested in having Leanovations review their potential for Lean funding through the U.I. PRIME Program, please contact Leanovations at (860) 479-0293, or e-mail at info@leanovations.com. To learn more about the United Illuminating PRIME Program or other Load Management opportunities contact Marissa Westbrook, U.I. PRIME Program Administrator at (203) 499-3314.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Fred Shamburg Presents at 2009 Connecticut Quality Symposium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (May 29, 2009)
Fred Shamburg, President Leanovations, LLC to Present at 2009 Connecticut Quality Symposium by CQC and CCAT
PLAINVILLE, CT – Fred Shamburg, President of Leanovations, and a National Shingo Prize Examiner will present “Why Lean Is Not Enough” at the 2009 Connecticut Quality Symposium sponsored by Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. on June 12th, 2009.
Roughly two out of three companies who have attempted a full Lean transformation have reported outright failure or have dramatically fizzled in measurable and sustainable profit growth. Through Fred’s session, participants will learn it is possible to create successful results through a strategic initiative of addressing business complexity rationalization of products and services their company offers. Fred will present “Why Lean is not enough”, and how complexity rationalization is a key for a total lean transformation.
“While Lean techniques can be very effective, they could be greatly enhanced by addressing a common root cause of inefficiencies such as excessive product complexity.” States Fred Shamburg, President, Leanovations. “Complexity in a business is like cholesterol, where there is good and bad cholesterol, the same can be said for complexity. Where good complexity is something a customer is willing to pay for and is profitable and bad complexity is something that is not profitable”.
Leanovations, a Connecticut based Lean consulting company with extensive international experience, emerged as a new innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean operational approach. Focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other lean consultant groups. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching using interactive training assist businesses in developing innovative solutions to create profitable growth. Leanovations focuses on teaching businesses to create growth, through lean operational excellence and to have the ability to re-invent themselves through innovations.
Leanovations LLC, Consultant Company strives to meet our client’s needs in lean, innovations and managing business complexity to enjoy profitable growth. Leanovations is a Limited Liability Company (LLC), which helps manufacturing companies compete on a worldwide basis. To learn more about Leanovations visit www.leanovations.com.
Fred Shamburg, President Leanovations, LLC to Present at 2009 Connecticut Quality Symposium by CQC and CCAT
PLAINVILLE, CT – Fred Shamburg, President of Leanovations, and a National Shingo Prize Examiner will present “Why Lean Is Not Enough” at the 2009 Connecticut Quality Symposium sponsored by Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. on June 12th, 2009.
Roughly two out of three companies who have attempted a full Lean transformation have reported outright failure or have dramatically fizzled in measurable and sustainable profit growth. Through Fred’s session, participants will learn it is possible to create successful results through a strategic initiative of addressing business complexity rationalization of products and services their company offers. Fred will present “Why Lean is not enough”, and how complexity rationalization is a key for a total lean transformation.
“While Lean techniques can be very effective, they could be greatly enhanced by addressing a common root cause of inefficiencies such as excessive product complexity.” States Fred Shamburg, President, Leanovations. “Complexity in a business is like cholesterol, where there is good and bad cholesterol, the same can be said for complexity. Where good complexity is something a customer is willing to pay for and is profitable and bad complexity is something that is not profitable”.
Leanovations, a Connecticut based Lean consulting company with extensive international experience, emerged as a new innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean operational approach. Focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other lean consultant groups. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching using interactive training assist businesses in developing innovative solutions to create profitable growth. Leanovations focuses on teaching businesses to create growth, through lean operational excellence and to have the ability to re-invent themselves through innovations.
Leanovations LLC, Consultant Company strives to meet our client’s needs in lean, innovations and managing business complexity to enjoy profitable growth. Leanovations is a Limited Liability Company (LLC), which helps manufacturing companies compete on a worldwide basis. To learn more about Leanovations visit www.leanovations.com.
Leanovations Announces Lean Leadership Certification Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (May 28, 2009)
Leanovations Announces a Lean Leadership Certification Program
PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations announces a Lean Leadership Certification for professionals leading a Lean initiative, who want to equip themselves with the skills necessary to be effective change agents and Lean implementers. Fred Shamburg, President of Leanovations, a National Shingo Prize Examiner has taught and led Lean transformations globally, will be the Sensei for the June 22nd – 25th, 2009 course.
The program provides growth in the participant’s Lean knowledge, skills, and professional competencies to become an Internal Lean Expert for their organization. The program is highly interactive where the participants must practice what they learn during training, this certification program is not just classroom lectures and theory.
The 4-Days consist of hands-on, simulation-based exercises that present Lean concepts, principles, tools and techniques. All four days of the program will be at clients of Leanovations, recognized as Lean Leaders in Connecticut. The participants will tour and hear from many members of these organizations on what it really takes to develop a Lean Learning Culture, assisting the business to create profitable growth.
“Leanovations is pleased to offer this Lean Leadership Certification once again and provide the participants with the potential to be qualified as an Internal Lean Expert”, states Fred Shamburg. “As a National Shingo Prize Examiner, I recognize and appreciate what it takes to lead a company through a successful Lean Transformation and the hard work it takes to sustain the gains made. Leanovations looks forward to assisting companies to improve their overall competitiveness in the world economy”.
Leanovations emerged as a new innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean manufacturing approach. Focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other consultant groups. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching using interactive training assists companies in developing solutions to create profitable growth.
To learn more about the Leanovations LLC please call (860) 479-0293 or go to http://www.leanovations.com/.
Leanovations Announces a Lean Leadership Certification Program
PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations announces a Lean Leadership Certification for professionals leading a Lean initiative, who want to equip themselves with the skills necessary to be effective change agents and Lean implementers. Fred Shamburg, President of Leanovations, a National Shingo Prize Examiner has taught and led Lean transformations globally, will be the Sensei for the June 22nd – 25th, 2009 course.
The program provides growth in the participant’s Lean knowledge, skills, and professional competencies to become an Internal Lean Expert for their organization. The program is highly interactive where the participants must practice what they learn during training, this certification program is not just classroom lectures and theory.
The 4-Days consist of hands-on, simulation-based exercises that present Lean concepts, principles, tools and techniques. All four days of the program will be at clients of Leanovations, recognized as Lean Leaders in Connecticut. The participants will tour and hear from many members of these organizations on what it really takes to develop a Lean Learning Culture, assisting the business to create profitable growth.
“Leanovations is pleased to offer this Lean Leadership Certification once again and provide the participants with the potential to be qualified as an Internal Lean Expert”, states Fred Shamburg. “As a National Shingo Prize Examiner, I recognize and appreciate what it takes to lead a company through a successful Lean Transformation and the hard work it takes to sustain the gains made. Leanovations looks forward to assisting companies to improve their overall competitiveness in the world economy”.
Leanovations emerged as a new innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean manufacturing approach. Focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other consultant groups. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching using interactive training assists companies in developing solutions to create profitable growth.
To learn more about the Leanovations LLC please call (860) 479-0293 or go to http://www.leanovations.com/.
Leanovations Develops an eVSM Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (January 24, 2009)
Leanovations Develops an eVSM Partnership
PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations, LLC a Lean and Innovations Consulting Company from Connecticut developed a partnership to support eVSM (electronic value stream mapping) software in the Northeast Region of the United States for GumshoeKI headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. eVSM software is developed independently by GumshoeKI, a visual communications company and a Microsoft Visio Solutions partner. Leanovations will assist in the distribution, sales and training for eVSM software. eVSM is the easiest way to visualize the value stream and uses common standardized templates, which provide an international language when working with value stream mapping all Lean practitioners understand.
The software is designed to complement the Lean implementation methodologies in the Shingo award-winning, best-selling publication "Learning To See" by Mike Rother and John Shook, and provides comprehensive support for the mapping, calculations, box scores and charts. The combined capability allows Lean practitioners to draw, analyze and communicate globally Value Stream Maps using standardized templates that any Lean practitioner understands regardless of the language they speak. For this reason, over 20% of the Fortune 500 companies use eVSM, with extensive international use.
Fred Shamburg, founder and President of Leanovations, LLC established a process that focuses on teaching companies to re-invent themselves for profitable growth through lean and innovations along with coaching companies to compete worldwide with a Lean Supply Chain. “I believe for companies to compete globally they must truly engage and develop a Lean Supply Chain and eVSM is a tool that will provide them with a competitive advantage”. States Fred Shamburg “It is easy to create and deploy standardized templates for maps, metrics, units, tables and storyboards for consistent and productive opportunities for improvements by Lean practitioners and be able to present them to their Supply Chain around the world making, eVSM a dynamic tool for management in making strategic plans and decisions”.
Dilesh Patel and Herman Ranpuria, co-founders of the Visual Communications Company, GumshoeKI, and developed eVSM the leading "drag & drop" value stream mapping, analysis used today by 8500+ lean practitioners and in 20% of the Fortune 500 companies, for lean manufacturing, lean service and lean healthcare. “We have enjoyed a relationship with Fred Shamburg and the Leanovations team and know their dedication to helping companies compete worldwide, and we look forward to this partnership continue working with Leanovations on enhancing eVSM even further to support a strong Lean Supply Chain initiative giving companies a competitive advantage” States Dilesh Patel. “We have just beginning to see companies utilize the power of eVSM to engage their Supply Chain and those who are using eVSM to share Lean ideas are making leaps forward in streamlining the total value stream by identifying the waste and seeing the opportunities to improve” stated Herman Ranpuria.
Leanovations Consultant Company strives to meet our client’s needs in lean, innovations and managing business complexity to enjoy profitable growth. Leanovations is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) which helps manufacturing companies compete on a worldwide basis.
Leanovations Develops an eVSM Partnership
PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations, LLC a Lean and Innovations Consulting Company from Connecticut developed a partnership to support eVSM (electronic value stream mapping) software in the Northeast Region of the United States for GumshoeKI headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. eVSM software is developed independently by GumshoeKI, a visual communications company and a Microsoft Visio Solutions partner. Leanovations will assist in the distribution, sales and training for eVSM software. eVSM is the easiest way to visualize the value stream and uses common standardized templates, which provide an international language when working with value stream mapping all Lean practitioners understand.
The software is designed to complement the Lean implementation methodologies in the Shingo award-winning, best-selling publication "Learning To See" by Mike Rother and John Shook, and provides comprehensive support for the mapping, calculations, box scores and charts. The combined capability allows Lean practitioners to draw, analyze and communicate globally Value Stream Maps using standardized templates that any Lean practitioner understands regardless of the language they speak. For this reason, over 20% of the Fortune 500 companies use eVSM, with extensive international use.
Fred Shamburg, founder and President of Leanovations, LLC established a process that focuses on teaching companies to re-invent themselves for profitable growth through lean and innovations along with coaching companies to compete worldwide with a Lean Supply Chain. “I believe for companies to compete globally they must truly engage and develop a Lean Supply Chain and eVSM is a tool that will provide them with a competitive advantage”. States Fred Shamburg “It is easy to create and deploy standardized templates for maps, metrics, units, tables and storyboards for consistent and productive opportunities for improvements by Lean practitioners and be able to present them to their Supply Chain around the world making, eVSM a dynamic tool for management in making strategic plans and decisions”.
Dilesh Patel and Herman Ranpuria, co-founders of the Visual Communications Company, GumshoeKI, and developed eVSM the leading "drag & drop" value stream mapping, analysis used today by 8500+ lean practitioners and in 20% of the Fortune 500 companies, for lean manufacturing, lean service and lean healthcare. “We have enjoyed a relationship with Fred Shamburg and the Leanovations team and know their dedication to helping companies compete worldwide, and we look forward to this partnership continue working with Leanovations on enhancing eVSM even further to support a strong Lean Supply Chain initiative giving companies a competitive advantage” States Dilesh Patel. “We have just beginning to see companies utilize the power of eVSM to engage their Supply Chain and those who are using eVSM to share Lean ideas are making leaps forward in streamlining the total value stream by identifying the waste and seeing the opportunities to improve” stated Herman Ranpuria.
Leanovations Consultant Company strives to meet our client’s needs in lean, innovations and managing business complexity to enjoy profitable growth. Leanovations is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) which helps manufacturing companies compete on a worldwide basis.
Leanovations Announces Lean Leadership Certification Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (December 6, 2008)
Leanovations Announces a Lean Leadership Certification Program January 5-9, 2009
PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations announces a Lean Leadership Certification program to support the Connecticut’s Center for Advanced Technologies Inc. (CCAT) and Connecticut Center for Manufacturing Supply Chain Integration (CMSCI) initiative to assist the manufacturers in the aerospace and defense sector, and strengthen Connecticut’s companies to effectively compete and improve their overall competitiveness in the world economy.
Leanovations Lean Leadership Certification program is for manufacturing professionals leading Lean initiatives who want to equip themselves with the skills necessary to be effective change agents and Lean implementers. The program consists of a 5-day interactive workshop, where three or the five days will be at facilities recognized as Lean Leaders in Connecticut and in their industry. The participants will see first hand the application of the Lean tools and techniques acquired during the workshop, at the facilities that are Lean Leaders. The Leanovations Lean Leadership Certification program provides growth in the participant’s Lean knowledge, skills, and professional competencies that may lead to the participants meeting CMSCI’s ADI Internal Lean Expert Qualification.
The 5-Day workshop will begin Monday January 5, 2009 at the Centennial Inn Conference Center in Farmington, Connecticut, with the next three days (January 6-8) at a different Lean Leaders facilities, and the participants will end and graduate from the program on Friday, January 9th, 2009 again at the Centennial Inn in Farmington, Connecticut. The cost of the training could be funded at 50% and reimbursable if done as part of an ADI project, where normal ADI project approval through the CMSCI process applies. Leanovations will assist participants in applying for an ADI project.
“Leanovations is pleased to offer this Lean Leadership Certification and provide the participants with a Lean Leadership Certification”, states Fred Shamburg. “Leanovations is a registered Lean Service provider with Connecticut’s CMSCI ADI program and look forward to assisting companies to improve their overall competitiveness in the world economy”.
CCAT’S CMSCI offers grants to assist aerospace and defense companies in the introduction or continuation of Lean manufacturing techniques within their organizations. Companies can receive a 50% reimbursement of the cost for a Lean Kaizen event by an external registered Lean service provider such as Leanovations, who meets the qualification of CMSCI’s Aerospace and Defense Initiative ADI.
Leanovations is an innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean manufacturing approach. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching the Toyota Production System (TPS) and focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other consultant groups.
To learn more about Leanovations please go to http://www.leanovations.com/.
Leanovations Announces a Lean Leadership Certification Program January 5-9, 2009
PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations announces a Lean Leadership Certification program to support the Connecticut’s Center for Advanced Technologies Inc. (CCAT) and Connecticut Center for Manufacturing Supply Chain Integration (CMSCI) initiative to assist the manufacturers in the aerospace and defense sector, and strengthen Connecticut’s companies to effectively compete and improve their overall competitiveness in the world economy.
Leanovations Lean Leadership Certification program is for manufacturing professionals leading Lean initiatives who want to equip themselves with the skills necessary to be effective change agents and Lean implementers. The program consists of a 5-day interactive workshop, where three or the five days will be at facilities recognized as Lean Leaders in Connecticut and in their industry. The participants will see first hand the application of the Lean tools and techniques acquired during the workshop, at the facilities that are Lean Leaders. The Leanovations Lean Leadership Certification program provides growth in the participant’s Lean knowledge, skills, and professional competencies that may lead to the participants meeting CMSCI’s ADI Internal Lean Expert Qualification.
The 5-Day workshop will begin Monday January 5, 2009 at the Centennial Inn Conference Center in Farmington, Connecticut, with the next three days (January 6-8) at a different Lean Leaders facilities, and the participants will end and graduate from the program on Friday, January 9th, 2009 again at the Centennial Inn in Farmington, Connecticut. The cost of the training could be funded at 50% and reimbursable if done as part of an ADI project, where normal ADI project approval through the CMSCI process applies. Leanovations will assist participants in applying for an ADI project.
“Leanovations is pleased to offer this Lean Leadership Certification and provide the participants with a Lean Leadership Certification”, states Fred Shamburg. “Leanovations is a registered Lean Service provider with Connecticut’s CMSCI ADI program and look forward to assisting companies to improve their overall competitiveness in the world economy”.
CCAT’S CMSCI offers grants to assist aerospace and defense companies in the introduction or continuation of Lean manufacturing techniques within their organizations. Companies can receive a 50% reimbursement of the cost for a Lean Kaizen event by an external registered Lean service provider such as Leanovations, who meets the qualification of CMSCI’s Aerospace and Defense Initiative ADI.
Leanovations is an innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean manufacturing approach. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching the Toyota Production System (TPS) and focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other consultant groups.
To learn more about Leanovations please go to http://www.leanovations.com/.
Fred Shamburg Presents at P&W Supplier Gold Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (October 14, 2008)
Fred Shamburg, President Leanovations, LLC Presents “What Makes a Lean Leader” at Pratt & Whitney’s Supplier Gold Conference
PLAINVILLE, CT – Fred Shamburg, President of Leanovations, presented “What Makes a Lean Leader” at Pratt and Whitney’s LEB UTC Supplier Gold C.I. Conference on September 30, 2008. On October 1, 2008, Fred Shamburg and Wayne Demmons, V.P. Aerospace and Defense Focus for Leanovations, facilitated a round table panel discussion with members from Pratt & Whitney’s Continuous Improvement ACE Team on “The Toyota Way” with all conference participants.
Pratt & Whitney’s Supplier Conference was to highlight the urgency for all Suppliers to embrace and engage in a Lean Transformation and to attain Pratt & Whitney’s Gold Standard Award as a Supplier. The participants came from around the globe, with suppliers from Asia, Europe and North America with a focus on developing a long-term relationship to improve the total value stream, which includes the supply chain. Along with Leanovations half-day Lean Leader Workshop, participants also spent a half-day in a hands-on jet engine familiarization workshop where they were able to see where their parts go on the engines.
“Embracing and engaging in Lean is critical in today’s market and having the ability to Lead the change and eliminate waste to create new capacity, for profitably grow is critical” States Fred Shamburg, President, Leanovations. “We were honored to have this opportunity to share the importance of Lean as a competitive advantage to Pratt & Whitney’s suppliers and enjoy our relationship with Pratt & Whitney on assisting their supply chain to gain new skills and capacity through a Lean transformation”.
Leanovations, a Connecticut based Lean Consulting Company with extensive international experience, is an innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean operational approach. Focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other lean consultant groups. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching using interactive training assist businesses in developing innovative solutions to create profitable growth. Leanovations focuses on teaching businesses to create growth, through lean operational excellence and to have the ability to re-invent themselves through innovations.
Leanovations LLC, Consultant Company strives to meet our client’s needs in lean, innovations and managing business complexity to enjoy profitable growth. Leanovations is a Limited Liability Company (LLC), which helps manufacturing companies compete on a worldwide basis. To learn more about Leanovations visit http://www.leanovations.com/.
Fred Shamburg, President Leanovations, LLC Presents “What Makes a Lean Leader” at Pratt & Whitney’s Supplier Gold Conference
PLAINVILLE, CT – Fred Shamburg, President of Leanovations, presented “What Makes a Lean Leader” at Pratt and Whitney’s LEB UTC Supplier Gold C.I. Conference on September 30, 2008. On October 1, 2008, Fred Shamburg and Wayne Demmons, V.P. Aerospace and Defense Focus for Leanovations, facilitated a round table panel discussion with members from Pratt & Whitney’s Continuous Improvement ACE Team on “The Toyota Way” with all conference participants.
Pratt & Whitney’s Supplier Conference was to highlight the urgency for all Suppliers to embrace and engage in a Lean Transformation and to attain Pratt & Whitney’s Gold Standard Award as a Supplier. The participants came from around the globe, with suppliers from Asia, Europe and North America with a focus on developing a long-term relationship to improve the total value stream, which includes the supply chain. Along with Leanovations half-day Lean Leader Workshop, participants also spent a half-day in a hands-on jet engine familiarization workshop where they were able to see where their parts go on the engines.
“Embracing and engaging in Lean is critical in today’s market and having the ability to Lead the change and eliminate waste to create new capacity, for profitably grow is critical” States Fred Shamburg, President, Leanovations. “We were honored to have this opportunity to share the importance of Lean as a competitive advantage to Pratt & Whitney’s suppliers and enjoy our relationship with Pratt & Whitney on assisting their supply chain to gain new skills and capacity through a Lean transformation”.
Leanovations, a Connecticut based Lean Consulting Company with extensive international experience, is an innovative consultant company that goes beyond the traditional lean operational approach. Focusing on lean and innovations at the same time differentiates Leanovations from other lean consultant groups. Leanovations proven approach of teaching and coaching using interactive training assist businesses in developing innovative solutions to create profitable growth. Leanovations focuses on teaching businesses to create growth, through lean operational excellence and to have the ability to re-invent themselves through innovations.
Leanovations LLC, Consultant Company strives to meet our client’s needs in lean, innovations and managing business complexity to enjoy profitable growth. Leanovations is a Limited Liability Company (LLC), which helps manufacturing companies compete on a worldwide basis. To learn more about Leanovations visit http://www.leanovations.com/.
Leanovations Collaborates with GumshoeKI eVSM Workshop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (October 3, 2008)
Leanovations Collaborates with GumshoeKI on an Advanced Lean Workshop Training “eVSM Value Stream Mapping Workshop” at Central Connecticut State University’s ITBD Conference Center.
PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations, LLC a Lean and Innovations Consulting Company from Connecticut collaborated with GumshoeKI a Visual Communications Company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, to present an “Advanced Value Stream Mapping Lean Tools Workshop” at Central Connecticut State University Conference Center. The Workshop demonstrated the power of eVSM Software as a Dynamic Value Stream Mapping and Management tool for making strategic plans and deployment decisions. The one-day workshop took place on Monday, September 22nd, 2008.
Lean is a process improvement methodology based on the Toyota Production System. When implementing Lean, process diagrams called Value Stream Maps, are essential tools that are used for visualization, planning and communication throughout the transformation. Value Stream Maps are traditionally hand-drawn and have an established iconic language. In recent years, several tools have emerged to allow electronic capture of the hand-drawn maps, primarily for ease of communication, modification and analysis of the maps.
The Workshop was hands on and very interactive. The participants developed their skills using the eVSM software to capture the current state of a classroom Nerf Ball Factory simulation. The participants utilized the eVSM software to analyze the current state and develop strategic plans to improve their Nerf Ball Factory to compete globally. Then the participants conducted a re-layout of their factory via a “Kaizen Event” from their eVSM analysis, not once but two times, while always capturing their actions on eVSM Software.
Dilesh Patel is a co-founder and President of the Visual Communications Company, GumshoeKI, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. Over his 25-year career, Mr. Patel has held senior positions in consulting services, product development, marketing, and sales. His work with global companies like Nokia, Procter & Gamble, Nissan and Siemens has taught him the power of simple visual alphabets in developing world class processes. He is passionate about the application of visual communications in the workplace and has spoken at numerous venues on this topic. Mr. Patel is a graduate of the University of Southampton in England and holds an MS in Engineering from M.I.T.
Fred Shamburg President of Leanovations, LLC established a process that focuses on teaching companies to re-invent themselves through innovations along with coaching lean manufacturing to eliminate wastes. “I believe bringing GumshoeKI and Dilesh Patel to teach the dynamics of eVSM to New England companies is critical. Many companies have begun their lean transformation but are struggling because they have not found an easy way to communicate and analyze their Value Streams effectively, GumshoeKI’s software tool eVSM will bring an innovative approach to their process”, states Fred Shamburg. “eVSM is used by over 7000 Lean practitioners and in 20% of the Fortune 500 companies today” states Dilesh Patel. “We have worked before with Fred and the Leanovations team and know their dedication to helping companies compete worldwide, and we look forward to continue working with Leanovations on future workshops”, states Dilesh Patel.
Leanovations Consultant Company strives to meet our client’s needs in lean, innovations and managing business complexity to enjoy profitable growth. Leanovations is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) which helps manufacturing companies compete on a worldwide basis.
Leanovations Collaborates with GumshoeKI on an Advanced Lean Workshop Training “eVSM Value Stream Mapping Workshop” at Central Connecticut State University’s ITBD Conference Center.
PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations, LLC a Lean and Innovations Consulting Company from Connecticut collaborated with GumshoeKI a Visual Communications Company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, to present an “Advanced Value Stream Mapping Lean Tools Workshop” at Central Connecticut State University Conference Center. The Workshop demonstrated the power of eVSM Software as a Dynamic Value Stream Mapping and Management tool for making strategic plans and deployment decisions. The one-day workshop took place on Monday, September 22nd, 2008.
Lean is a process improvement methodology based on the Toyota Production System. When implementing Lean, process diagrams called Value Stream Maps, are essential tools that are used for visualization, planning and communication throughout the transformation. Value Stream Maps are traditionally hand-drawn and have an established iconic language. In recent years, several tools have emerged to allow electronic capture of the hand-drawn maps, primarily for ease of communication, modification and analysis of the maps.
The Workshop was hands on and very interactive. The participants developed their skills using the eVSM software to capture the current state of a classroom Nerf Ball Factory simulation. The participants utilized the eVSM software to analyze the current state and develop strategic plans to improve their Nerf Ball Factory to compete globally. Then the participants conducted a re-layout of their factory via a “Kaizen Event” from their eVSM analysis, not once but two times, while always capturing their actions on eVSM Software.
Dilesh Patel is a co-founder and President of the Visual Communications Company, GumshoeKI, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. Over his 25-year career, Mr. Patel has held senior positions in consulting services, product development, marketing, and sales. His work with global companies like Nokia, Procter & Gamble, Nissan and Siemens has taught him the power of simple visual alphabets in developing world class processes. He is passionate about the application of visual communications in the workplace and has spoken at numerous venues on this topic. Mr. Patel is a graduate of the University of Southampton in England and holds an MS in Engineering from M.I.T.
Fred Shamburg President of Leanovations, LLC established a process that focuses on teaching companies to re-invent themselves through innovations along with coaching lean manufacturing to eliminate wastes. “I believe bringing GumshoeKI and Dilesh Patel to teach the dynamics of eVSM to New England companies is critical. Many companies have begun their lean transformation but are struggling because they have not found an easy way to communicate and analyze their Value Streams effectively, GumshoeKI’s software tool eVSM will bring an innovative approach to their process”, states Fred Shamburg. “eVSM is used by over 7000 Lean practitioners and in 20% of the Fortune 500 companies today” states Dilesh Patel. “We have worked before with Fred and the Leanovations team and know their dedication to helping companies compete worldwide, and we look forward to continue working with Leanovations on future workshops”, states Dilesh Patel.
Leanovations Consultant Company strives to meet our client’s needs in lean, innovations and managing business complexity to enjoy profitable growth. Leanovations is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) which helps manufacturing companies compete on a worldwide basis.
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