NE Shingo Prize

Overview

“True North,” an idiom that emerged from Toyota twenty years ago, connotes the compass for Lean transformation, a set of guiding principles that give purpose and direction to the technical aspects of operational excellence.  Two decades later, while many organizations have gained a modest benefit from Lean technical improvements, the power of True North principles has eluded them.  Most have hit plateaus well below their potentials, unable to sustain improvement and receive the full benefits of Lean transformation.

But a few organizations outside of Toyota have emerged as True North beacons; companies that have learned Lean tools are necessary, but not sufficient to create sustainable improvement.  The 2013 Northeast region Shingo Prize Conference will focus on successful application of True North principles, bringing together managers, shop floor teams, and industry experts from these successful North American lean transformations to share their True North success stories – the obstacles they faced in setting a new course to world class and the success they gather once on course.

The Northeast region Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence, sponsored by GBMP an education partner of the Shingo Prize will celebrate its 25^th anniversary of the Prize at its annual conference September 24-25 at the Hyannis Resort & Conference Center, in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Our theme for 2013:  “True North – set your course and make waves”.

Early Bird Pricing Extended!!!!!  Don't miss terrific opportunities to save by taking advantage of our Early Bird Pricing by registering your team before May 15, 2013  May 31, 2013!!!   

Link to Register

Note the Inflation Buster pricing below - same prices as 2012! 
And NEW this year: register online & pay with a credit card. How convenient!

The Northeast Shingo conference permits attendees to "split" tickets -
send a different person each day - only $100 more. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to call Lela Glikes at 617-287-7630.

Logistics: Click here for hotel and travel
information so you can plan your trip
(don't wait too long to book your room, nearby hotels will fill quickly)

More fun stuff:

Cape Cod is beautiful in the fall; if you plan to bring your spouse or family, let us know and we can give you information about all of the great things there are to do and see in and around Hyannis. During the conference, the resort is offering discounts on all of its amenities and services - including spa treatments (facials, massages, etc.), hair and nail appointments, tee times, golf lessons, fitness classes and more.

Don't forget that the Silver Toaster Award is an amazing way to recognize your outstanding employees.  Download the application here and submit it by August 2, 2013. Nominees can attend day 2 of the conference for no charge so they can be present for the award presentation; nominees can attend both days for only $395. And don't forget about the Toast Kaizen DVD Parody Contest. The winning company will receive a $500 American Express gift card for an employee appreciation party! Get more details here.

 

Interested in becoming a conference exhibitor or sponsor? Call Jamie Millman at 617-287-7737 or email him at JMillman (at) gbmp.org. View the prospectus here.

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Wrapping Up 2012:

Powerpoints unavailable on the thumbdrive that are now available:

Mark Graban (now available)
Billy Taylor (webinar of slides)
John Perrotti III
Beth Kerr
Nick Lavieri
Shaun Barker
Mike Orzen

What a great conference!  Thank you to all who participated, from our esteemed speakers and supportive sponsors, to the Community of Lean Lounge volunteers & all who attended. It wouldn't have been the success it was without each and every one of you.

Thank you to our 2012 Conference Sponsors

 

 Plus a huge 'Thank You' to LEI for operating the bookstore, providing a terrific selection of books to choose from, author signings and helpful and friendly staff.

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