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• LPG: Virtual #30

  • Start
    June 18, 2024
  • End
    May 13, 2025
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual - Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    8
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

  
  

  Virtual Lean Peer Group #30
  

  June 18, 2024 thru May 13, 2025

  1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  Build a Lean Culture to Ensure Long-Term Success

  MWCC has held regional Lean Peer Groups throughout Maryland since 2012. This program is now available to organizations regardless of company location.

  Lean applies to any type of organization and processing environment. Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor, service organization, or a non-profit, this program should be part of your Continuous Improvement plan. Revamp and re-energize your Lean strategy by networking with and learning from others who are committed to creating a Lean culture.

  Schedule - Each Lean Peer Group meets monthly. (Refer to the registration page for the tentative schedule.) However, if anyone is unable to attend on these dates, they may attend one of the other Group meetings.

  Format:

  • Lean Training/Discussion - 1 Hour
  • Topic Examples - Lean Leadership, Resistance to Change, Influence / Motivation, Support System Alignment, Engagement Methods, Office Lean, Lean Fundamentals, Key Lean Tools
  • Company Presentation - 30 minutes
    
  • At each meeting, a Member Company provides a short presentation on Lean activities in their organization, such as a company project, challenge, or Lean plans, for Group learning and/or to obtain member input.
  • Open Discussion - 30 minutes
  • Member sharing of experiences for others to learn and/or to request Group input on issues and challenges.

  Program Features!

  • Member Locations - Participation will not be restricted to any particular region within Maryland, nor is participation exclusive to Maryland organizations. The video conference format enables participation of organizations regardless of location.
  • Number of Members - Since room capacity limitations are not a concern with videoconferencing,  the maximum number of participating organizations is twelve. Number of participants per company is not restricted (within reason).
  • Number of Meetings - There are 12 meetings, and MWCC Quarterly Conferences and Lean Learnings are no-cost to members.
  • "Members Only" - Each Group has their own area on the MWCC website.  This member area will have a location for materials such as meeting presentation slides.

  Who Should Attend?

  Organizations – Not just for manufacturers, our Lean Peer Groups have a mix of companies from a broad range of industries and Lean maturity levels, from those who are just getting started to some who would be considered Lean-mature organizations. The only real requirement is a sincere desire and commitment to moving forward on this never-ending journey of excellence.

  Meeting Attendees – There are no restrictions as to company position, but typical attendees include Lean facilitators and company leaders. Specifically, front-line leaders would gain greatly from ongoing participation. Though anyone in the organization who wants to learn more about Lean is welcome to participate.

  What about the cost?

  Lean Peer Group participation includes a one-year MWCC membership, a $1250 value. NOTE:  Your company might qualify for grant reimbursement of 50% of the $3000 fee at the end of the Peer Group round. (This reimbursement is subject to availability of funding and adequate appropriation.) Considering these factors, the effective cost for Maryland company participants would be $250 for the whole organization for this year-long program. (Non-Maryland organizations should check grant availability in their states.)

  
  

  Your Lean Peer Group Facilitator
  

  Dave Rizzardo has been the Associate Director of MWCC since 2014. In 2012, he co-developed the Lean Peer Group service and has been facilitating multiple groups since that time. His Lean experience predates the time when Lean became synonymous with business excellence. His recently published book, "Lean - Let's Get It Right! How to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement", dives into many of the topics discussed and debated during the MWCC Lean Peer Group meetings.

  Questions?

  If you have questions about this program, contact MWCC Associate Director, Dave Rizzardo (717-855-0765) , or MWCC Managing Director, Joyce La Padula (410-960-3785).

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• LPG: Virtual #31

  • Start
    October 10, 2024
  • End
    September 11, 2025
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual - Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    10 registrants

  Virtual Lean Peer Group #31
  

  October 10, 2024 thru September 11, 2025

  1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  Build a Lean Culture to Ensure Long-Term Success

  MWCC has held regional Lean Peer Groups throughout Maryland since 2012. This program is now available to organizations regardless of company location.

  Lean applies to any type of organization and processing environment. Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor, service organization, or a non-profit, this program should be part of your Continuous Improvement plan. Revamp and re-energize your Lean strategy by networking with and learning from others who are committed to creating a Lean culture.

  Schedule - Each Lean Peer Group meets monthly. (Refer to the registration page for the tentative schedule.) However, if anyone is unable to attend on these dates, they may attend one of the other Group meetings.

  Format:

  • Lean Training/Discussion - 1 Hour
  • Topic Examples - Lean Leadership, Resistance to Change, Influence / Motivation, Support System Alignment, Engagement Methods, Office Lean, Lean Fundamentals, Key Lean Tools
  • Company Presentation - 30 minutes
    
  • At each meeting, a Member Company provides a short presentation on Lean activities in their organization, such as a company project, challenge, or Lean plans, for Group learning and/or to obtain member input.
  • Open Discussion - 30 minutes
  • Member sharing of experiences for others to learn and/or to request Group input on issues and challenges.

  Program Features!

  • Member Locations - Participation will not be restricted to any particular region within Maryland, nor is participation exclusive to Maryland organizations. The video conference format enables participation of organizations regardless of location.
  • Number of Members - Since room capacity limitations are not a concern with videoconferencing,  the maximum number of participating organizations is twelve. Number of participants per company is not restricted (within reason).
  • Number of Meetings - There are 12 meetings, and MWCC Quarterly Conferences and Lean Learnings are no-cost to members.
  • "Members Only" - Each Group has their own area on the MWCC website.  This member area will have a location for materials such as meeting presentation slides.

  Who Should Attend?

  Organizations – Not just for manufacturers, our Lean Peer Groups have a mix of companies from a broad range of industries and Lean maturity levels, from those who are just getting started to some who would be considered Lean-mature organizations. The only real requirement is a sincere desire and commitment to moving forward on this never-ending journey of excellence.

  Meeting Attendees – There are no restrictions as to company position, but typical attendees include Lean facilitators and company leaders. Specifically, front-line leaders would gain greatly from ongoing participation. Though anyone in the organization who wants to learn more about Lean is welcome to participate.

  What about the cost?

  Lean Peer Group participation includes a one-year MWCC membership, a $1250 value. NOTE:  Your company might qualify for grant reimbursement of 50% of the $3000 fee at the end of the Peer Group round. (This reimbursement is subject to availability of funding and adequate appropriation.) Considering these factors, the effective cost for Maryland company participants would be $250 for the whole organization for this year-long program. (Non-Maryland organizations should check grant availability in their states.)

  
  

  Your Lean Peer Group Facilitator
  

  Dave Rizzardo has been the Associate Director of MWCC since 2014. In 2012, he co-developed the Lean Peer Group service and has been facilitating multiple groups since that time. His Lean experience predates the time when Lean became synonymous with business excellence. His recently published book, "Lean - Let's Get It Right! How to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement", dives into many of the topics discussed and debated during the MWCC Lean Peer Group meetings.

  Questions?

  If you have questions about this program, contact MWCC Associate Director, Dave Rizzardo (717-855-0765) , or MWCC Managing Director, Joyce La Padula (410-960-3785).

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• LPG: Virtual #32

  • Start
    February 19, 2025
  • End
    January 21, 2026
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual - Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    10 registrants

  Register

  REGISTRATION OPEN!

  
  

  Virtual Lean Peer Group #32
  

  February 19, 2025 thru January 21, 2026

  1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  Build a Lean Culture to Ensure Long-Term Success

   

  Lean applies to any type of organization and processing environment. Whether you are a manufacturer, distributor, service organization, or a non-profit, this program should be part of your Continuous Improvement plan. Revamp and re-energize your Lean strategy by networking with and learning from others who are committed to creating a Lean culture.

  Schedule - Each Lean Peer Group meets monthly. (Refer to the registration page for the tentative schedule.) However, if anyone is unable to attend on these dates, they may attend one of the other Group meetings.

  Format:

  • Lean Training/Discussion - 1 Hour
  • Topic Examples - Lean Leadership, Resistance to Change, Influence / Motivation, Support System Alignment, Engagement Methods, Office Lean, Lean Fundamentals, Key Lean Tools
  • Company Presentation - 30 minutes
    
  • At each meeting, a Member Company provides a short presentation on Lean activities in their organization, such as a company project, challenge, or Lean plans, for Group learning and/or to obtain member input.
  • Open Discussion - 30 minutes
  • Member sharing of experiences for others to learn and/or to request Group input on issues and challenges.

  Program Features!

  • Member Locations - Participation is open to organizations and individuals from any region, not limited to Maryland. The video conference format allows participants to join from anywhere, making it accessible regardless of location.
  • Number of Members - No limit since room capacity limitations are not a concern with videoconferencing. Number of participants per company is not restricted (within reason).
  • Number of Meetings - There are 12 monthly meetings, and MWCC Quarterly Conferences and Lean Learnings are no-cost to members.

  Who Should Attend?

  Organizations – Not just for manufacturers, our Lean Peer Groups have a mix of companies from a broad range of industries and Lean maturity levels, from those who are just getting started to some who would be considered Lean-mature organizations. The only real requirement is a sincere desire and commitment to moving forward on this never-ending journey of excellence.

  Meeting Attendees – There are no restrictions as to company position, but typical attendees include Lean facilitators and company leaders. Specifically, front-line leaders would gain greatly from ongoing participation. Though anyone in the organization who wants to learn more about Lean is welcome to participate.

  What about the cost?

  Lean Peer Group participation includes a one-year MWCC membership, a $1250 value. NOTE:  Your company might qualify for grant reimbursement of 50% of the $3000 fee at the end of the Peer Group round. (This reimbursement is subject to availability of funding and adequate appropriation.) Considering these factors, the effective cost for Maryland company participants would be $250 for the whole organization for this year-long program. (Non-Maryland organizations should check grant availability in their states.)

  
  

  Your Lean Peer Group Facilitator
  

  Dave Rizzardo has been the Associate Director of MWCC since 2014. In 2012, he co-developed the Lean Peer Group service and has been facilitating multiple groups since that time. His Lean experience predates the time when Lean became synonymous with business excellence. His recently published book, "Lean - Let's Get It Right! How to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement", dives into many of the topics discussed and debated during the MWCC Lean Peer Group meetings.

  Questions?

  If you have questions about this program, contact MWCC Associate Director, Dave Rizzardo (717-855-0765) , or MWCC Managing Director, Joyce La Padula (410-960-3785).

  Show details
• Lean Plant Tour - Lonza Bioscience Solutions

  • When
    March 12, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Lonza Bioscience Solutions, 8830 Biggs Ford Road, Walkersville, MD 21793
  • Spaces left
    5
  • Registered
    19 registrants

  Register

  Companies actively engaged in Lean offer a treasure trove of information when it comes to their respective Lean journeys. Benchmarking these companies brings you new ideas, an affirmation of your current practices, and an opportunity to be spurred on and take next steps in your own organization. To that end, we are continuing to bring you monthly tours so you can take advantage of this knowledge base. Each plant tour offers a unique opportunity to dialog with peers from across industries and functions about best practices, challenges and solutions to moving your organization forward.

  
  

  LEAN PLANT TOUR

  

  The Maryland World Class Consortia is excited to announce an exclusive Lean Plant Tour at Lonza Bioscience Solutions! 🧬🏭 As a global leader in life sciences, Lonza specializes in developing and manufacturing products for pharmaceutical, biotech, and nutrition markets. 💊🌐

  Lonza has demonstrated a strong commitment to Lean principles and continuous improvement. Since 2017, they have participated in seven Lean Peer Group cohorts, showcasing their dedication to fostering innovation and operational excellence. 🚀 At their Walkersville site, Lonza has actively engaged in process improvements, including expanding their endotoxin assay manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand. 🌟

  🎟️ Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired!

  AGENDA (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

  09:00 - 9:15   Introductions/Refreshments

  09:15 - 9:45   Host presentation, Lean journey and tour specifics

  09:45 - 11:15 Tour

  11:15 - 11:30 Tour debrief

  11:30 - 12:30 Wrap Up/Lunch/Networking

  Substitutions for registrants permitted. No refunds.

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