AME Milwaukee 2026 International Conference
Tours

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Learn how Amerequip is advancing operational excellence through structured communication, strategic alignment and a renewed focus on problem-solving. See tiered daily management and the company's practical approach to hoshin kanri in action while exploring how leaders build capability and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
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Discover how Bruno strengthens manufacturing excellence through design for manufacturing, mistake proofing and flexible production systems. This tour highlights how integrating quality, efficiency and adaptability into operations reduces waste, improves reliability and supports customer responsiveness. Learn how these core programs empower teams and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Explore how Charter Steel has embedded operational excellence into the rhythm of daily work through a disciplined, plant-wide management system. Learn how structured problem-solving, visual management, and leader coaching are helping teams identify issues, build capability, and strengthen a culture of continuous improvement.
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Take a firsthand look at how GE HealthCare’s Electric Avenue Plant combines advanced manufacturing technologies with lean principles to deliver consistent, high-quality performance. See digital dashboards, MES-enabled workflows and visual management in action while learning how the facility has built a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
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Take a behind-the-scenes look at how advanced medical imaging equipment is manufactured as you tour the production of PET systems, CT systems and collimators. Along the way, see visual management, daily management and other lean practices in action that help drive quality, performance and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
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Experience how a structured reliability excellence approach helps teams improve equipment performance and drive sustainable results. Explore operator-driven reliability, planned maintenance and focused improvement to see how technical expertise, data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement work together to create a zero-loss mindset.

See how Kerry uses an integrated management system to align people, processes and leadership in support of operational excellence. Observe tiered daily management, gemba walks and employee engagement practices that help teams solve problems, strengthen accountability and drive continuous improvement.
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Tour Leonardo DRS’s 300,000-square-foot facility to see how lean principles are transforming high-complexity, low-volume manufacturing. Explore flow-based production cells, lean daily management, 6S practices and employee training programs that are helping create greater visibility, accountability and continuous improvement across the organization.

Go behind the scenes at Molson Coors' Milwaukee brewery to see how its World Class Supply Chain (WCSC) system drives daily performance and continuous improvement. Observe direction setting, equipment ownership and daily management in action, then conclude the tour with a visit to the historic brewhouse and Miller Inn.

Discover how Novonesis’ West Allis facility is transforming to support a 60 percent increase in production capacity while building a culture of operational excellence. See how leader standard work, training within industry (TWI) and people-focused leadership are helping the site scale successfully and prepare for continued growth.

Visit RELY Contract Manufacturing helps manufacturers improve flow by taking on complex, labor-intensive work that often creates production bottlenecks. Learn how visual management, standardized work and innovative problem-solving support an inclusive workforce while delivering measurable improvements in quality, productivity and customer performance.

Learn how The Gund Company fosters a culture where care, respect and continuous improvement empower team members to drive meaningful change. See how visual management, coaching and employee-driven ideas come together to strengthen communication, solve problems and improve performance across the organization.
