Shingo European Benchmarking Tour 2011 - The Shingo Prize

Sites includeShingo EuropeanBenchmarking Tour 2011December 3rd – 9th 2011EDUCATE INSPIRE IMPROVE

Shingo European Benchmarking Tour 2011The Shingo European Benchmarking Tour2011 provides a unique opportunity for aselect number of senior global manufacturingexecutives to experience at first hand worldclass performance across Europe within 6intensive days of learning across 3 countries.Facilitated by some of Europe’s leading thinkerson Operational Excellence, the tour will combinepractical examples of world class operations withthe very latest global thinking.The context for the tour will be based aroundthe principles of the Shingo Prize for OperationalExcellence, focussing on Customer Satisfactionand Profitability; Quality, Cost and Delivery;Lean Core Operations; and Leadership andEmpowerment Enablers.To register your interest call Carolyn Bayleyat The Manufacturing Institute on:+44 (0)161 875 2525 or email:carolyn.b@manufacturinginstitute.co.ukWhat will you gain from the tour?Inspiration from the strategies deployed byglobal manufacturers to achieve excellence.Insight into world class standards and systemsapplied across key aspects of manufacturing performancein different European markets.Understanding of systems, tools andtechniques that are truly transformational.Solutions that you can apply directly to yourcompany to make massive ROI impact.The tour will be highly focussed to maximise factory exposure butalso includes dedicated time to develop bespoke solutions andapply the learnings to your own environment. You will also be ableto exchange ideas and experiences with like minded high calibreexecutives, an exclusive networking opportunity.

Leyland Trucks UKUnipart Rail UKSiemens Traffic Solutions UKA wholly-ownedsubsidiary of PACCARa global technology leader in the design,manufacture and customer support ofhigh-quality light, medium and heavydutytrucks. The company was awardedthe Shingo bronze Medallion in August2011, which identified their world classsupply chain management and world classbehaviours as international best practice.Combinesextensiveengineering andlogistic experience with industry-leadingsupply chain and lean expertise. Thisgives a unique approach which combinesproduct supply, manufacturing andsolutions for lean and supply chain. Thesite is well recognised as an exemplar forEnterprise Alignment.Recognised asthe Europeanmarket leaderin traffic control products and solutions,Siemens have an extensive and innovativeportfolio to assist traffic managers andauthorities to reduce congestion and keeptraffic moving. The UK manufacturing facilitywas awarded 2010 UK Factory of the Yearat the UK’s Best Factory Awards for animpressive combination of manufactuinginnovation, capability and agility.

A uniquely structuredlearning opportunity• Go behind the scenes and gain access to seniormanufacturing managers and interact with some ofEurope’s best performing manufacturingprofessionals.• Observe and talk to workers on the shop floor tounderstand the detail of successful implementationof best practice.• Gain a clear understanding of how OperationalExcellence is delivered and developed acrossa range of different sites, sectors, cultures andenvironments.• See a wide range of different working environments,technologies and working practices which all deliverdifferent elements of Operational Excellence.• Open your eyes, broaden your vision, and deepenyour understanding of lean principles, systems, andtools.Tailored Application WorkshopsTailored Application Workshops will draw out thelearnings from each visit, delivered by a range ofleading lean experts from the UK. These workshopswill review the principles observed at each visit andconsider their wider application to your business. It willhelp you to crystallize your own thoughts and identifyopportunities and solutions for improvements in yourorganisation.Your Tour LeadersRobert D. Miller, Executive Director,The Shingo Prize for Operational ExcellenceRobert Miller is Executive Director of The Shingo Prize forOperational Excellence located in the Jon M. HuntsmanSchool of Business at Utah State University. His commitmentto the highest standards of excellence are raising the bar andsubstantially elevating the stature of Shingo Prize recipientsaround the world. Prior to his association with The ShingoPrize, Bob was partner in a global business-consulting firmwhere he advised leadership teams in Europe, Asia, andLatin America. His influence is bringing new insight to thecomplex role of leaders and he is guiding the development ofproducts and services for executive education that are basedon universal principles of operational excellence. Mr. Millerwas recognized by the College of Engineering and Technologyat Brigham Young University with The Distinguished AlumniAward for his college advisory role, business leadership, andcommunity service.Eilish Henry, Head of Practitioner Services,The Manufacturing InstituteEilish is a Shingo Prize Examiner and leads PractitionerServices at The Manufacturing Institute. She has an enviablerecord of introducing significant efficiency and cultural changeprogrammes across a range of organisations. She has beenat the helm of many transformation programmes that havedelivered dramatic cultural change and huge performanceimprovements. In 2004 she was awarded an OBE for her workto introduce lean transformation in parts of government.To register your interest call Carolyn Bayleyat The Manufacturing Institute on: +44 (0)161 875 2525or email: carolyn.b@manufacturinginstitute.co.uk

Draft ItineraryBenchmarking Visit Study Focus Application Workshop Overnight LocationDecember 3rdDecember 4thDecember 5thDecember 6thDecember 7thDecember 8thDecember 9thArrive BerlinBreakfast andorientationTransfer toDresdenArrive ViennaTransfer toEnzesfeldBreakfast andorientationBreakfast andorientationBreakfast andorientationBreakfast andorientationWelcomeVW DresdenRexam PlcLeyland TrucksJaguar LandRoverUnipart RailSiemens TrafficSolutions“FutureManufacturingModels”“Achieving worldclass resultsthrough culturaland technicalalignment”“Achievingworld classsupply chainmanagement”“Strategydeploymentto drive leanexcellence”“World ClassEnterpriseAlignment”“Deploying leanmanufacturing inone piece flow”Local tour andsight seeingWorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshopArriveManchesterOvernight inBerlinOvernight inDresdenOvernight inManchesterOvernight inManchesterOvernight inManchesterOvernight inBournemouthThe Manufacturing Institute Warren Bruce Court Warren Bruce Road Manchester M17 1LBTel: +44(0)161 875 2525 Web: www.manufacturinginstitute.co.uk