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Global Lean Summit 2008: Lean Transformation
September 17-20, Shanghai
Lean thinking is a business system connecting business processes from end to end. Therefore, lean transformation
at a company emphasizes lean implementation through a system approach involving multiple functional groups
including marketing, product development, manufacturing, supply chain & logistic, and management infrastructure
etc. We are pleased to present you a group of well-known lean experts from many global operations at the summit
to share with you their lean experience.
The highlights include:
Lean Product Development: Dr. James Morgan, co-author of “Toyota Product and Process Development
System” will introduce lean product development process. A couple of PD applications will be presented by PSA
Peugeot Citron and a die mold manufacturer.
Lean Manufacturing: Speakers from Boeing, Lenovo, and DuPont will share their lean journey.
Lean Management and Lean Service: Dr. Jack Billi, Associate Dean from University Michigan Health System
will share his view how to apply lean to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Dr. Xiaozhi Liu
will speak “lean” from a top management’s perspective. Lean expert from Boeing Shanghai MRO will introduce lean
practices in aircraft MRO.
The summit also include 3 workshops, they are:
"Develop a lean core team", by Mr. Keh Tung
"Lean Assessment-How to indentify improvement opportunities", by Mr. John Chang
"Mapping to see-VSM for office and service" by Dr. Jeff Zhou
More detailed information regarding topics, agenda, and registration etc is provided for your reference.
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