Waste takes a toll on productivity, quality, and profitability, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to. By combining Lean principles with the power of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), manufacturers can gain real-time visibility into their operations, uncover inefficiencies, and eliminate the 8 wastes that impact productivity and profitability.
Join us for this webinar to learn how IIoT enables smarter decision-making, clearer insights, and faster improvement across the shop floor.
You’ll discover how data-driven Lean practices can help you:
Identify hidden waste and bottlenecks in your processes
Monitor operations in real time to spot trends and opportunities
Empower teams with actionable insights for continuous improvement
Drive measurable results in efficiency, quality, and cost savings
Whether you’re just beginning to explore IIoT or looking to strengthen your Lean initiatives, this session will show you how technology can make waste visible and improvement sustainable.
Presenter
Salvador Mendoza
Technical Specialist
Salvador Mendoza is a Technical Improvement Specialist at IMEC with more than 24 years of experience in OEM and contract manufacturing across healthcare, life sciences, industrial, and telecommunications sectors. He partners with Illinois manufacturers to strengthen operational efficiency through Lean Six Sigma, automation, and advanced process improvement strategies.
Salvador combines deep technical expertise with hands-on implementation experience in robotics, electrical systems, and quality management. His background as an Adjunct Professor in Industrial Electricity enhances his ability to develop effective training programs and clear work instructions that improve team proficiency, compliance, and safety. Fluent in Spanish, he excels at leading diverse teams and fostering collaborative, performance-driven environments.
At IMEC, Salvador focuses on integrating automation, reducing waste (MUDA), and implementing data-driven solutions that improve throughput and product quality.
Expertise Lean Six Sigma & DMAIC Problem Solving Robotic Automation & Collaborative Robotics Quality Management & Organizational Excellence Electrical Safety & NFPA-70E Compliance 5S & Workplace Organization Technical Training & Workforce Development
Certifications & Credentials B.S., Electronics Engineering Technology – DeVry University Certified ESD Auditor & Technician Trained in NFPA-70E Electrical Safety Standards Lean Methodology Assessments Fluent in Spanish
Impact Snapshot Achieved 25% increase in operational efficiency without adding headcount Reduced failure detection time by 90% through automated testing systems Led transition from manual processes to laser marking, improving traceability and eliminating waste Installed and trained teams on new product integrity testing standards internationally
