Welcome and Opening Remarks

Ruth Archer, Michigan Technological University

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Keynote - Lee Reid, Senior Value Stream Architect at Tasktop

Lee Reid, Tasktop

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Six Sigma Courses at Michigan Tech: Enhancing Student Learning and Career Preparation in Continuous Improvement

Rick Berkey, Michigan Technological University

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM

Using Kaizen to Improve Academic Programs

Briana Tucker, Michigan Technological University

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Incorporating Lean Principles into a Student Leadership Development Mentor Experience

Ellen Horsch, Michigan Technological University
Renee Hiller, Michigan Technological University

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

Lunch Break and Poster Rotation

Various

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Navigating Rough Waters with Key Performance Indicators

Lorraine Young, Michigan Technological University
Linnea McGowan Hobmeier, Michigan Technological University

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Simplicity in Organization - 5S for Streamlining Office Operations

Lisa Cunard, Michigan Technological University

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

An Innovative Approach to Onboarding New Employees

Brenda Randell, Michigan Technological University
Alexandra Holmstrom, Michigan Technological University

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

Panel Discussion: Using Lean Thinking to Navigate Challenging Times

Debra Charlesworth, Michigan Technological University
Theresa Coleman-Kaiser, Michigan Technological University
Nicholas Fornetti, Lake Shore Systems, Inc.
Laurie Stark, Michigan Technological University

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Alexandra Holmstrom, Michigan Technological University

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM