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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).

  Show details
• LPG: Virtual #32

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

  Registration is closed

  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).

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• Lean Plant Tour - Strouse

  • When
    April 23, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    1211 Independence Way, Westminster, MD 21157
  • Spaces left
    43
  • Registered
    7 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 Strouse Corporation is a leader in the custom adhesive solutions industry through strategic investment in sophisticated technology and creative, skilled employees that provide solutions to enable customer growth in global markets. The Strouse Corporation provides unsurpassed design and manufacture of innovative, engineered adhesive solutions for sophisticated, design-focused customers globally. On this tour, you will learn and see a number of Lean practices such as how they engage their employees to drive continuous improvement, and their use of tools such as Kanban, 5s, and PDCA problem solving. Strouse Corporation is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certified, FDA registered, and a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). With State of the art equipment, Strouse continues to advance the possibilities of die cutting with continual investment in advanced technologies related to rotary, flatbed, laser, and tool-free digital converting machines.

  9:00 a.m. - Meet in Lobby/Introductions
  

  9:10 a.m. - Refreshments

  9:15 a.m. - Facility Overview Presentation

  • Safety glasses NOT required.
  • Close-toe shoes ARE required.
  • Participants need to sign NDA.

  9:50 a.m. - TOUR

  11:50 a.m. - Wrap Up

  Networking lunch following tour

  If you have any special dietary requirements, please contact us to arrange alternative dining selections.

  Substitutions for registrants permitted. No refunds.

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• LPG: Virtual #33

  • Start
    June 17, 2025
  • End
    May 19, 2026
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Virtual - Via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  REGISTRATION OPEN!

  
  

  Virtual Lean Peer Group #33
  

  June 17, 2025 to May 19, 2026

  1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  Build a Lean Culture to Ensure Long-Term Success

   

  

  🚀 Lean Applies Everywhere! 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 join 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
  An opportunity for members to share experiences, seek input, and discuss 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! With videoconferencing, there are no room capacity concerns. Plus, the 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: Our Lean Peer Groups include a mix of companies across various industries and Lean maturity levels—from those just starting to Lean-mature organizations. The only requirement is a sincere commitment to continuous improvement.

  👤 Meeting Attendees: No restrictions on company position—typical attendees include Lean facilitators and company leaders. Front-line leaders would greatly benefit from participation. Anyone interested in learning more about Lean is welcome.

  💰 What About the Cost?

  Lean Peer Group participation includes a one-year MWCC membership (a $1250 value!).

  💡 Grant Opportunity: Your company might qualify for 50% reimbursement of the $3000 fee at the end of the Peer Group round (subject to funding availability). This means Maryland companies could effectively pay $250 for their entire organization for a 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