A look at the fundamentals  of Lean Manufacturing and how to overcome the roadblocks that prevent us from  fully implementing and sustaining these success basics.

Do you have  5S at work? Do you have one at home? When was the last time you did a value  stream map for a complicated process at your company, like the act of  refilling the coffee pot?

 Join us on  September 21st as Melanie Holloway, Warehouse Manager at Alpha Technologies  Ltd., takes us Back to School for a refresher on the fundamentals of Lean  Manufacturing.  We'll also take a look  at why so many companies are challenged with implementing these so-called  "simple" solutions. What is it that is getting in the way of our  own success?

We'll be  exploring how we as individuals can help to make cultural change in the  workplace with how we encourage, lead, motivate and inspire. When the basics  permeate your daily routine and lean manufacturing becomes the norm, the rest  falls into place.

After this session,  you'll be fully recharged and eager to map out that value stream for  refilling the coffee maker, and start 5s-ing your computer files!!Who knows,  maybe you’ll even breathe a little life into that Kaizen blitz you've been  contemplating.

Melanie  Holloway, Dipl.A, BSc., M.B.A, DTM., has described her career path as  somewhat non-linear. With an educational background in Human Kinetics and  Sports Administration, Melanie was a bit out of her element when she first  took on a three-month contract job at a Lower Mainland Manufacturing company. 

Twelve years  later, Melanie is now the Warehouse Manager for Alpha Technologies Ltd.,  responsible for the efficient movement of over 12 million dollars of  inventory with over 77,000 different SKUs. Her primary focus is on developing  and implementing processes that ensure industry-leading levels of inventory  accuracy.

Melanie is an  accomplished speaker and is actively involved in Toastmasters International.  She recently earned her Distinguished Toastmaster award (the top educational achievement  with Toastmasters), having given over 50 presentations in the past three  years.