Many Lean initiatives show impressive results at first, only to see gains fade over time. Sustaining continuous improvement requires more than one-time changes. It takes deliberate strategies, cultural alignment, consistent follow-through to make improvements stick, and leadership commitment and engagement to begin changing behaviors
Join us for this webinar to learn practical approaches for embedding Lean and continuous improvement practices into your operations for the long term.
You’ll discover how to:
Identify why Lean improvements often fail and prevent common pitfalls
Implement systems and routines that reinforce sustainable results
Engage teams to maintain momentum and accountability
Measure and track continuous improvement initiatives for lasting impact
Make it part of your transformation towards operational excellence
Whether you are starting a new Lean project or looking to strengthen existing CI efforts, this session will provide actionable insights to ensure your improvements last and continue delivering measurable results.
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Presenter
Mark Loscudo
Technical Specialist
Expertise:
Strategic Planning and Policy Deployment
Shopfloor Management
Lean Manufacturing
Inventory Management
New Product Development
Model lines
Toyota Production System (TPS) Principles
Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Economics from Kent State University
Master’s in business administration from University of Toledo
Certificate in Executive Management from Harvard University
Specialized Skills
Quality Systems Management
Gemba Walks
Visual Systems
5S
Process Improvement
Gap Analysis
Problem Solving
Kanban / Pull Systems
Value Stream Mapping
Standardized Work
Supply Chain Optimization
FMEA
With more than 30 years of operations experience, I have learned that Continuous Improvement is the key to long-term operational success. By collaborating with organizations to identify and eliminate wastes, they can improve workflow and processes which strengthens safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
I have worked in a variety of industries including automotive, construction, printing, and consumer goods. This diversity of experience granted me a unique perspective and the ability to help a wide range of manufactures improve their operations and meet their strategic objectives.
Leading both large and small organizations, understanding both the horizontal and vertical dynamics of organizations, and applying lean principles, systems, and tools have equipped me with the knowledge and skills to successfully guide organizations in their lean transformation.
At IMEC, I am pleased to partner with Illinois manufacturers to help them succeed and prosper through operational excellence and build global competitiveness.
Results:
While at a large sporting goods manufacturer:
43% reduction in scrap
56% reduction in re-work
96% on-time delivery
Successfully implemented an internal milk run which eliminated hundreds of hours of walk time and efficiency loss.
New product launched on time, with 80% reduction in rework and 35% increase in productivity.
