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MLC Summary

Membership•~400 members•15+ industries: health care & manufacturing are top two•Full spectrum of lean expertise•Our membership reaches from Detroit to Holland to the UP

Summary•Originated in 2008•Non-profit 501c(6)•Original impetus was to make MI the best place in the country to live, learn and earn•We firmly believe if every MI organization used lean principles, the economy would turnaround •Volunteer board of directors (annual vote)•Monthly events and annual conference

Lt. Governor Brian Calley Detroit Mayor

Dave Bing

Former Governor

Jennifer Granholm

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VisionAll public, private and educational organizations in Michigan are at the benchmark level of efficiency and competitiveness.

MissionOffer diverse educational programs and workshops on lean topics that promote sharing of innovative practices, networking and fostering a sustainable advantage for Michigan’s public, private and educational organizations.

GoalsTo have a significant impact on Michigan public, private and educational organizations and their employees, students, educators, customers and clients that results in:-Increased knowledge of lean practices and principles -Improved safety-Improved service -Improved quality-Improvement in MI’s dashboard -More jobs

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• Learning facilitated by • Networking• Hands-on/“Go-and-

see" experiences

• Cultural transformation through action, innovation, and experimentation

• Measurable results

• Learning facilitated by • Networking• Hands-on/“Go-and-

see" experiences

• Cultural transformation through action, innovation, and experimentation

• Measurable results

•  Accountability

• Continuous improvement through teaching, coaching, mentoring, and learning

• Cross-industry participation

•  Accountability

• Continuous improvement through teaching, coaching, mentoring, and learning

• Cross-industry participation

Our Values

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Chris MaierBlue Cross Blue

Shield of Michigan

Joseph SchieleOakland

University

Jamie Flinchbaugh

Lean Learning Center

Julianne LeighOakland

UniversityPawley Institute

Rich WolinNorthwestern

MI College

Jason Schulist

DTE Energy

Chris WilsonAmway

Debra Levantrosser

SetmanJohnson & Johnson

Beverly BrownOakland University

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MembershipMembership

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Chair: Debra Levantrosser Setman Vice Chair: Bob Hemrick

Secretary: Mike Taubitz Treasurer: G.S. Clarke

Membership Liaison: Julianne LeighAd Hoc Member: Amy Long Ad Hoc Member: Steve Palmreuter

Annual Conference in Traverse City

Benchmarking Events~Micron Manufacturing ~General Motors~DTE ~Henry Ford Health System

Lean in Government

Leadership panels Training sessions on Deming, Policy Deployment, Lean Assessments,

Kaizen, Culture and Lean Tools

Simulation with Jamie Flinchbaugh of Lean Learning Center

‘Careers in Lean’ w/Oakland University students

Open Discussions w/Experts David Mann, author of Creating a Lean Culture Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals Dr. Jeffrey Liker, author of The Toyota Way Mike Rother, co-author of Learning to See G.S. Clarke, Lean Culture Assessment

Projects State of Michigan City of Detroit Center for Financial Planning

Rich Homberg, President of Detroit

Public TV

Mike Rother

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September 14: Kaizen for Beginners with Amy Long Sterling Heights

October 5: ‘Lean in Healthcare’ Summit with Barbara Rossmann and Jack Weiner

Clinton Township

November 2: Benchmarking Visit to Micron Manufacturing with Dan Vermeesch Grand Rapids

December 7: End of Year Event with Tom Shuker Lansing

Please let us know if you have ideas for an event (training, benchmarking, etc.)!

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Upcoming: •Bart Huthwaite, author of Lean Design Solution

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