Utah Manufacturers Get Shingo'd

EFI Electronics and Autoliv are recognized for their lean manufacturing performance with Shingo Prizes. Both companies were committed to lean operations, which required changes such as equipment modifications and layout changes. ...

... "Autoliv, the maker of automobile airbag systems and one of the state's largest manufacturers, was awarded the top Shingo Prize for two of its five Utah locations. " ...

Via Salt Lake Tribune: Shingo prize

EFI Electronics Shingo Silver Medallion (PDF)

Shingo reception highlights ...



Autoliv uses team-based kaizen systems (PDF).

Autoliv's implementation of lean has been a journey (PDF).

Autoliv is recognized in the industry for its impressive lean manufacturing system. ...

Masco Six Sigma Recognition

Masco leaders discuss the company's operational excellence program and industry recognition for its achievements and talent. ...

... "We have won a Shingo Prize in the past and most recently, the Masco Builder Cabinet Group President Karen Strauss has been named the Sixth Sigma CEO of the year by Global Six Sigma Award and Karen will be accepting that award on June 24th at the Summit in Chicago ... " ...

Via Seeking Alpha: Masco Corporation Earnings Call

Lean Culture Leads to Recognition of Excellence

Carestream Health's Rochester manufacturing facility is recognized with a Shingo Silver Medallion for its excellence in lean manufacturing. ...

... "The Rochester facility, which makes approximately 70 percent of all dental X-ray film sold worldwide, uses lean manufacturing practices to optimize the quality and consistency of the product it delivers to customers while also enabling financial savings for the company. By committing to a lean culture, the facility is able to deliver goods and services with higher quality, fewer defects, and within shorter timelines than traditional production methods. " ...

Via Carestream Healthcare: Shingo Prize Award

Lean Dentistry

Local dentist uses lean techniques to streamline his office processes, delighting customers, and achieving recognition by the Shingo Prize. ...

... "For the dental office, this means small things - like arranging sterilization areas in a way that minimizes steps - as well as large things. One of the biggest differences at Bahri's office, for example, is that patients don't move from room to room or have to deal with multiple appointments ... " ...

Via Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville: Business Lean Success Story

Unify Enteprise through Lean Visual Workplace

On April 26 and 27, Dr Gwendolyn Galsworth will explore the use of visual information in the workplace and the impact it has on the workforce. ...

... "Visuality in the Workplace is designed to liberate information and correct chronic information deficits on all levels of the organization. In doing so, we also liberate the human will and allow that will to align with the larger corporate intent. This is the source of an empowered workforce and the foundation of an authentically unified enterprise. " ...

Via ShingoPrize.org: VISUAL WORKPLACE SEMINAR

Solectron Lean Manufacturing Success at Guadalajara

Solectron Corporation's Guadalajara, Mexico facility wins the 2007 Shingo Business Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing. Solectron Guadalajara is recognized for demonstrating Lean Six Sigma leadership through operational and process improvements in quality, productivity and efficiency. ...

... "Underscoring the customer value of the Solectron Production System(TM), Solectron's Lean Six Sigma manufacturing methodology, Solectron Guadalajara demonstrated manufacturing excellence, including a significant focus on continuous improvement processes. The entire facility and its employees operate within the company-wide Kaizen culture of continuous improvement, which is at the heart of the Solectron Production System, or SPS. SPS helps OEMs improve quality and efficiency, reduce waste, lower cost and improve flexibility. " ...

Via Solectron: Solectron Receives Prestigious Shingo Award for Lean Manufacturing Excellence ...