Tuesday, March 6, 9:30AM–10:45AM

Competitiveness is critical in today’s economy, and increasing productivity yields results in asset efficiency, cash flow, profitability and growth — four key factors in increasing profitability. Large manufacturers have long used Lean as an approach to systematically improve cost, quality, delivery, productivity and safety. But how is Lean applied to small companies with high-mix, low-volume products, such as distributors and truck equipment suppliers? This session will cover the basics of Lean, what it is and isn’t, and how companies of all sizes can incorporate Lean concepts to improve their bottom line.

Presented by: Mark Sessumes, Lean Product Manager, TMAC (Fort Worth, TX)