We have announced dates for our Fall 2007 Lean Training Program. All classes will take place at the Doubletree Club Hotel Orange County Airport in Santa Ana, CA.

Course (click on date to register/read more)	Date
Introduction to Implementing Lean	Sep 12, 2007
Kaizen Events: 5S, Visual Controls, Mistake Proofing	Sep 13, 2007
Value Stream Mapping	Oct 10, 2007
Lean Production Control and Inv. Management	Oct 11, 2007
Entire Fall 2007 Series of 4 Courses (discounted rate)	Sep 12-Oct 11

Click here for details on all of our training offerings, both on-site at your facility and public.

Lean Culture and Leadership

There is much more to successful lean transformation than knowledge of the tools. One of the most important pieces of the puzzle is creating a lean culture. In many cases, management does not truly understand or support lean even when they say (or even believe) they do.

This month we feature three articles that should help you understand more about creating a lean culture. Firstly, we offer you a story on the difference that "lean" leadership makes. Our second article talks about creating a foundation for lean. Finally, we talk a little about Toyota's lean culture.

The materials referenced in this newsletter will teach you more about lean. If you would like to learn more, feel free to call us at 866-559-5598 or visit our website and click on "Contact Us."

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