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Lean Manufacturing Training Testimonials

Below is some of the feedback we have received from our lean manufacturing training workshop attendees.  99% of 2004-2011 attendees indicated that we met or exceeded their expectations.   70% indicated that we exceeded their expectations. 

“(Lean Certification Program Instructor and EMS Sr. Partner) Darren Dolcemascolo is an excellent teacher with deep lean knowledge and tangible experiences to support his teachings. He is an absolute professional and very patient with all levels of students that attend his sessions. He draws out the best in the students and am sure this is how his clients are treated during their lean journeys. Given the first opportunity, Darren will be the person I call for on-site training for my organization."  Zareh Salmassian, Icore International (Lean Certification Student)

"The class EMS delivered on Value Stream Mapping was by far the best I had attended, was simple and straight forward, and provided the greatest value. I chose to continue with both the Lean Manufacturing and Lean Business Process certificate programs with EMS. Darren Dolcemascolo is without a doubt is the best lean instructor in Southern California - he instructs based on his practical expertise.” - Mike Beard, Managing Partner, VBPM

"Very informative.  I would like to have all of my managers and supervisors attend."  - Pat Clift, General Manager, Phillips Industries, Santa Fe Springs, CA

"For any business doing cell type work, the 'Creating Continuous Flow Manufacturing Cells' class is excellent."  Steve Santacruz, Pepsi Bottling Company, Denver, CO

"I enjoyed the course today and learned a lot.  I thought the presenter presented clearly, making the seminar easy to understand and fun to learn."  - Tania Jacobs, Herbalife, Los Angeles, CA

"Very clear, concise, and practical view of lean and lean tools." - Maria DePool, Six Sigma Black Belt, Providence Healthcare Systems

"The instructor got all of us involved.  I'm excited to go back and implement what I've learned." - Brett Mullenaux, Quad Graphics, Anaheim, CA

"I was very pleased with the value added in a relatively short time frame. Good recharge for me and my team." - Kevin Stotmeister, President and CEO, Federal Heath Sign Company, Oceanside, CA

"The best part of the lean certification program was the instructor's ability to make the concepts understandable and useable."  - Paul Colvin, Perrin Manufacturing Company, City of Industry, CA

"Informative and easily understandable.  The most useful part of today's workshop was the step-by-step implementation plan."- Raymond Galaviz, Lean Coordinator, Bearing Inspection, Inc., Los Alamitos, CA

"Presenters showed to be very knowledgeable with lean concepts and implementation." - Harry Letofsky, Oberthur Card Systems, Rancho Dominguez, CA

"Very informative, good real life examples." - Ed Kash, Plant Manager, Perrin Manufacturing, City of Industry, CA

"Concepts presented are easy to learn and apply immediately to the workplace." - Alejandra Valencia, SkinMedica Inc., Carlsbad, CA

 "Well worth the time." - Patty Trinkle, Director of Manufacturing, Quidel Corporation, San Diego, CA

"Gained solid overview of lean...lot of value for the time spent." - Hans Friedebach, Director of New Product Development, Ergotron, Inc., Eagan, MN