February 5th, 2007 Leanovations Press Release "Advanced Lean Tools Workshop"

Leanovations Collaborates with GumshoeKI to Present “Advanced Lean Tools Workshop” at Central Connecticut State University’s ITBD

PLAINVILLE, CT – Leanovations, LLC a consultant company with extensive international experience is collaborating with GumshoeKI a Visual Communications Company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, to present an “Advanced Lean Tools Workshop” at Central Connecticut State University - Institute of Technology and Business Development (CCSU-ITBD) to educate Connecticut companies on the importance of applying advanced lean manufacturing tools. The one day workshop will take place on Thursday, March 29th, 2007 from 8 AM – 4 PM.

“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. This workshop will provide a demonstration of eVSM, one of the leading VSM software tools being used in industry, and use a manufacturing case study to illustrate its use for visualizing, analyzing and managing a Lean deployment. The underlying methodology is widely applicable across the manufacturing, services, and healthcare sectors. A sample Value Stream Map from each of these sectors will also be discussed.

Dilesh Patel is a co-founder and President of the Visual Communications Company, GumshoeKI. 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. The eVSM software is developed by GumshoeKI. Dilesh is a graduate of the University of Southampton in England and holds an MS in Engineering from M.I.T.

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 innovative solutions to create profitable growth.

Fred Shamburg, the founder and President of Leanovations was introduced to lean by one of the originators of the “Toyota Production System”, and very quickly developed a passion for teaching and applying lean principles to the total business enterprise. Fred’s background and experience includes; over 20 years experience in lean and operational excellence with extensive international experience in Europe, Asia, Mexico, and including all regions of the USA. Fred has held senior level positions in manufacturing, operations, and engineering. Prior to starting Leanovations, LLC, Fred was a lean executive with a large international corporation where his responsibilities included managing and leading the lean transformation of a group with 37 facilities worldwide generating over $1 billion in sales.

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 Dilesh Patel to teach the dynamics of eVSM to Connecticut companies is very timely - 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. The eVSM software will bring an innovative approach to their process”, states Fred Shamburg. “We have worked before with Fred and know his dedication to helping companies compete worldwide, and we are looking forward to presenting with Leanovations at this workshop”, states Dilesh Patel.

“Leanovations and GumshoeKI are proud to host this workshop at the CCSU-ITBD Conference Center in New Britain, as they have been a leader in providing services to Connecticut in the important lean process” states Fred Shamburg.

If any individual is interested in attending the “Advanced Lean Tools Workshop” by Leanovations and GumshoeKI at CCSU-ITBD, please inquire at info@leanovations.com or call 860) 479-0293.

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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