AME Best Practices Workshop & Tour at Lycoming Engines

written by Lauri Moon | January 16, 2018

In 2005, Lycoming Engines began its lean journey by committing to lean operational principles, with a focus on employee engagement, leadership and teamwork at all levels. The company was awarded the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence in 2010 for its efforts to transform the business into a globally competitive manufacturer known for its products, innovation and customer service. This AME best practice workshop consists of presentations by Lycoming Engines associates, a facilitated tour of Lycoming’s operations, and breakout sessions offering a deeper dive into specific areas of interest. See how Lycoming was completely transformed by employee engagement.

Workshop highlights include Kanban replenishment, mixed model assembly, daily management focus on “making processes visible,” product/process rationalization to focus on core competencies and leverage supply chain capabilities, and more. The program concludes with a facilitated continuous improvement session to offer feedback to our hosts. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit a mature system based on enterprise excellence concepts with application throughout operations and design.

AGENDA
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Welcome & Lycoming journey overview
10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Plant tour
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakout sessions
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Q&A / wrap-up

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
  • Go see Lycoming’s best practices first-hand on a tour of the Williamsport, Pa. factory.
  • Learn about Kanban replenishment, mixed model assembly, daily management focus on “making processes visible,” product/process rationalization to focus on core competencies and leverage supply chain capabilities, and more in break out sessions.
  • Hear from Lycoming employees about the company’s ongoing efforts to sustain growth and relentlessly improve, its “journey to premier,” based on the mantra “grow the business,” a detailing of its continuous improvement journey so far, and more.
  • Share feedback with the host company.
  • Visit a mature system based on enterprise excellence concepts with application throughout operations and design.

Student Member Fee: $50 – Member Fee $295 – Non-member Fee: $350

Click here to register directly with AME.