April Dinner Meeting
Monthly Meeting Notice
When: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Time: Networking Time: 6:00 to 6:30
Speaker: 6:30 to 7:15
Dinner: 7:15
Topic: Why Lean and 6-Sigma is Not Enough - Conquering Complexity is Key for a Successful Lean Transformation
Speaker: Fred Shamburg
Fred Shamburg, the founder and President of Leanovations, LLC 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 has held executive and senior level positions in manufacturing, operations, and engineering, with large international corporations. Fred was selected by the National Shingo Board of Governors as a National Shingo Prize Examiner. Freds background and experiences includes:
Over 20 years experience in Lean and Operational excellence with extensive international experience in Europe, Asia, Mexico and all regions of the USA
Leadership and executive level positions, such as; Director of Manufacturing, Lean Executive, Operations Manager, Industrial Engineering Manager and part time University Instructor
Graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) with a MS in Operations Management and holds a BS in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University (SIU)
Location: Manor Inn
1636 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
Southington, CT 06479
Directions: From I-84 Eastbound or from I-84 Westbound. Take exit number 28, turn right on to CT Rte 322. Restaurant approximately 1 mile on right.
Menu: Your choice of fish, chicken or meat. Cost: $25
Note: Our May 9th meeting will feature a speaker from the Juran Institute who will be donating three (3) copies of the latest "Juran Quality Handbook, 6th Edition" as free door raffles. Don't miss your chance to win this fantastic prize.
For reservations:
Contact Janice Larner at 203-271-8235 or LarnerJ@alxn.com
Reservations for this monthly meeting must be made prior to April 5, 2012. If paying by check, please make the check payable to ASQ.
Note: If you are unable to attend the meeting, please cancel a minimum of 48 hours before the meeting or you may be liable for the cost of your dinner.
