Lean to Green (L2G) Energy Savings through Kaizen Philosophy

Joint PDM with ASQ & ISM-CT

Come to the January 21, 2015 joint APICS, ASQ & ISM-CT PDM to learn about Lean to Green (L2G) Energy Savings using the Lean Kaizen Philosophy focused on Energy Use. Leanovations and Traver IDC have a number of success stories working with manufacturing companies adopting an Energy Efficient Strategic Plan through "Energy Kaizen Team Events" and the adoption of "Energy Improvements" in the facilities. This subject is a must for companies trying to compete in CT, due to our high energy cost.

Attendees will learn about the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) that provides businesses with training in 'Lean to Green' techniques, by providing technical assistance through a certified Lean to Green provider such as Leanovations and Traver IDC, administered by Connecticut Light and Power Company (CL&P) and United Illuminating Company (U.I.). The CEEF PRIME program provides businesses with training in order to streamline product flow, eliminate or reduce waste, improve production efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and reduce electrical energy consumption.

Recently, The Connecticut Chapter of The Northeast Energy Efficiency Council recognized Berlin's Precision Punch with the "Environmental Stewardship Award" for demonstrating leadership in the business community with their reduction in electricity consumption by more than 4,321,893 kilowatt-hours, which is equivalent to saving 1,015 acres of trees or supplying power to 562 homes.

Precision Punch Energy and Environmental journey started through joint Lean to Green (L2G) events with Leanovations and Traver IDC along with working with CEEF PRIME and Energy Opportunity Programs, to accomplish tremendous savings. By the end of Lean to Green (L2G) events, the teams documented and fully understood the current state, and developed strategies towards a more efficient future state, which included a culture of energy and environmental efficiency through training awareness, innovative processes and new key performance indicators (KPIs) to track results. Such as:

5-S Audits now include Energy and Environmental Surveys/Scores
Monthly Energy Use
Ratio of Energy Use / Production Hours
Ratio of Energy Cost / Parts Produced
Energy Steering Committee Project Plan
Energy Rebate Awareness

Through the Energy Opportunities program, companies such as Precision Punch can save energy and reduce their monthly utility costs by replacing still functioning equipment with more energy efficient options. Traver IDC, based out of Waterbury, performed the upgrades, which included upgrading of equipment with measures such as premium efficiency motors, variable frequency drives, transformers, lighting and occupancy sensors and one of the first installations of LED parking lot lights in Connecticut.

To learn how the team of Leanovations and Traver IDC can assist your company in developing a Lean to Green culture, please attend the joint APICS, ASQ and ISM-CT joint PDM on January 21, 2015

Presenter BIO’s

Fred Shamburg / Leanovations / President

The founder and President of Leanovations, LLC was introduced to lean by one of the originators of the “Toyota Production System”, and very quickly developed a passion for teaching and applying lean principles to the total business enterprise with over 25 years’ experience in leadership and executive level positions for multinational corporations. Experienced working with organizations in diverse industries that include aerospace, medical, automotive, chemicals, government and service organizations.

The Board of Examiners for the National Shingo Prize selected Fred, as a Shingo Prize Examiner in 2007. A frequent guest speaker at business and government conferences, Fred has taught Lean worldwide and in all regions of the U.S., with experience in over 20 countries and 30 states. Recognized as an international leader in successfully implementing Lean and Innovations, where Lean plus Innovations equals Leanovations.

Jack Traver / Traver IDC / President

Jack Traver, Jr. is the President of Traver IDC, a family-owned company located in Waterbury which is celebrating over 75 years in business. Traver IDC, is Connecticut's premier supplier of electrical apparatus and service to the industrial marketplace through technologically advanced solutions. Traver IDC has capabilities to service electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment, as their tag line is "Everything Electrical".

In October 2013, at the 19th Annual Malcolm Baldridge Awards, Jack was presented The Malcolm Baldridge Leadership Award for the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award was given in recognition of Jack’s demonstrated leadership within the Chamber, providing expertise in major innovations, and contributions to the accomplishments of the Chamber mission. The Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, is one of the largest chambers in Connecticut, with over 1,100 member businesses.

In recent years Traver IDC was selected as the Manufacturer of the Year for the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce and also recognized as a finalist for Connecticut’s Family Business of the Year in 2013, due to their Lean to Green efforts, not only within their own company but by helping many other companies throughout Connecticut with comprehensive plant wide energy audits and work dramatically reducing energy costs and providing substantial environmental benefits.

PDM location: Honeywell Life Safety - 12 Clintonville Rd. Northford, CT 06472 http://www.honeywelllifesafety.com/HLSP1contact.html

Parking - Registration Instructions: Must arrive before 6 pm, very limited seating available on first come first serve basis. Park in the Parking Lot, follow APICS signs to “Employee Entrance” lobby for registration then proceed to reserved Lecture Room.

Schedule Registration; 5 – 6 pm, Announcements 6:15 pm, Presentation at 6:30 pm

PDM Pricing & food: One price for all - $15.00 Pizza / Salads / Soda served upon arrival at 5 - 6:15