Michigan Lean Consortium offers lean training at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Online, March 15, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The Michigan Lean Consortium (MLC), along with the Pawley Learning Institute at Oakland University, will be hosting a lean training March 26 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, located at 1403 S. Creyts Road in Lansing.

Attendees will learn about lean culture, leadership standard work and objectives alignment from Ken LePage, associate vice president of Process Excellence for St. Joseph Mercy Oakland; Debra Setman, executive director of Strategy Development and Business Improvement at Johnson & Johnson; and Chris Wilson, retired director of Business Excellence for Amway.

This event will also give attendees the opportunity to join the MLC, allowing them to attend MLC events for free. The registration deadline is Friday, March 19. The cost is $15 for the event or $45 for an annual membership. For more information or to register, contact the Pawley Learning Institute at (586) 226-8462 or [email protected].

The mission of the MLC is to offer a diverse network of knowledgeable lean professionals who come together to share innovative practices. The organization aims to create a lean culture in Michigan to ensure sustainable competitive advantage, which could translate into healthier businesses that offer more job opportunities leading to economic growth in the state.

The charter members of the MLC include: Amway, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, DTE Energy, Johnson & Johnson, The Lean Learning Center, Northwestern Michigan College, the Pawley Learning Institute at Oakland University and the Michigan Shingo Prize through The Right Place.