“Since implementation of the Lean process, Cascades has saved well over $30,000 in the elimination of non-value waste
activities. There have been many more savings that are hard to put a number to, but have saved us time and energy for
team members. The Lean suggestion program, along with the rewards program has empowered and motivated team
members to improve work flow and organize their work areas.”
-Tony Difford, Manager of Quality and Process Improvement
“We have seen 100% employee involvement in the Lean process. The ideas that are generated by team members actually
doing the jobs have helped eliminate waste in time, energy and space and they participate in the rewards program for those
ideas they submit. The facility certified as 5S in 2003 and after the simulations, team members could see how the programs
began to intertwine”
-Jim Griffiths, General Manager
“There have been many small changes that have had a big impact in the facility - all based on the team member’s
suggestions. Also, making one change in the plant layout changed completely the flow of products through the facility and
eliminated wasted time of moving product from the production line to the warehouse and then out the door to the customer.”
-Sheila Greco, Human Resources Manager
“Our involvement with KCTCS has been a major factor in getting our company started down the lean path. The
manufacturing simulations were the critical catalyst that encouraged our employees to not only accept change, but to embrace it.”
-David Bird, Continuous Improvement Leader
Attendee Comments
“Great program. I can utilize all this material at home and work.”
“The program taught me to think & simplify areas of my work station to work smarter.”
“The entire program was well thought out and presented.”
“This was a great program. I’m curious to see how we implement at our plant.”
“I have taken 5-6 lean courses since 1988…this was, by far, the best! Real life hands-on training makes a greater impression
than dry reading or over-heads any day.”
“Outstanding content, presentation & facilities.”
“I really enjoyed Sam’s stories/examples – it makes the subject matter easy to recall.”
“Excellent class!! Don’t change anything.”
“Great class – very fun!”
“I think the presentation and the simulations are great. They were easy to understand, and excellent for getting the point across.”
“This is a great program. I would recommend it to every person in this line of work; I have learned very useful skills to apply to
the job force.”
“I have been through a similar class with a previous employer, but I honestly feel that this class was more sufficient. I would give
a 10 for the overall class, food and workshop. I would recommend this class to everyone.”
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