Shingo Prize Recipient provides a MS Excel based self assessment tool available at no cost.
(PRWEB) November 24, 2005 -- How does your company compare to organizations who are focusing on continuous improvement?
In the face of very aggressive foreign competition, many companies are recognizing that they need to eliminate every possible form of waste in their manufacturing processes if they are to survive.
To thrive instead of just survive requires top to bottom examination of the entire enterprise, using the tools and techniques applied at companies like Toyota, General Electric and other world class organizations to identify and eliminate waste.
The recent news of up to 30,000 layoffs at General Motors, with plant closers in a number of States confirms the fact that such an examination is no longer optional.
Gary Conner is the 2002 Shingo Prize Recipient (recognized as the Nobel Prize for manufacturing). Mr. Conner has worked with over 100 companies nationwide and industry wide. His three books include the best seller "Lean Manufacturing for the Small Shop" published by SME. You can obtain a copy of his latest text by visiting his website.
As a gift to the manufacturing community, Mr. Conner is here distributing a copy of a Lean Self Assessment tool.
You may download this MS Excel spreadsheet at no cost to you. All rights are retained, but you may feel free to distribute it to anyone whom you feel would like a copy.
If you would like to gain a fuller understanding of how Lean Manufacturing principles can be applied in your organization, please visit the website listed here.
Mr. Conner teaches his popular 40 hour (1 week) workshop throughout the year in various venues. The 2006 schedule includes visits to Phoenix, Reno and Portland. You may download a course outline and schedule by visiting the website.
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