G & W Electric Plant Tour/Chicago AME Consortium Kick-Off
Overview
This session will begin with a plant tour of G & W Electric's operation and will also include a kickoff segment for the Chicago AME Consortium. The plant tour will highlight various elements of G & W's continuous improvement initiatives including the results of G & W's 3P Process (Production, Preparation, Process) deployment. The 3P process will highlight methods used to minimize waste and maximize efficiency and how G & W utilized full-scale porotypes to test ideas before final production. Other CI tools will also be on display. The session will also serve as a kick-off for the Chicago AME Consortium which brings companies to share, learn, and grow in their continuous improvement journeys.
Host Company
G&W Electric provides innovative power grid solutions including load and fault interrupting switches; reclosers; sensors; system protection equipment; power grid automation; transmission and distribution cable terminations; and joints and other cable accessories. We help customers meet challenges with a suite of proven products and technical services.
AME Chicago Consortium is a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and shared learning. Interested in joining? Get an introduction to the consortium and learn more about the benefits, offerings and more. Contact Bruce Bechtel at bruce@bcbmfgsolutions.com.
Presenter
Jim Boss, Senior Director Operational Exccellence, G & W. Jim has 30 years of experience leading successful organizations on continuous improvement journeys. Jim has also served in production leadership, quality, IT roles. Jim's is passionate about creating environments where innovation and efficiency thrive.
Bruce Bechtel. AME Chicago Consortia Facilitator, has 39+ years of manufacturing experience in metals and heavy Equipment industries. Bruce has worked in family, private, public and private equity owned businesses during his career. He has extensive experience in helping businesses grow profitably using a practical approach to Lean and continuous improvement processes. He recently started his own consulting business aimed at assisting small to medium sized manufacturing companies.
Agenda
9 a.m. Welcome & introductions
9:15 a.m. Tour
10:45 a.m. Tour Recap
11 a.m. AME Consortium Kick-Off
11:15 a.m. Closing Comments/Q & A
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
Learn how G & W Electric, a world class organization, is deploying continuous improvement processes including seeing the results of 3P process deployment.
Gain an understanding of the AME Chicago Consortium
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Leaders interested in joining the AME Chicago Consortium
Safety Requirements
Bring your own safety glasses with OSHA approved shields.
Business casual attire.
No open toed shoes permitted.
OTHER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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