Lean Value Solutions Podcast
Tom DeForge discusses Lean Transformations and Real-time Performance Analytics
08.28.2009 – Tom has an extensive background in helping organizations develop and implement Lean Manufacturing principles within a variety of production settings. Tom has served in management positions with United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, where he was a operations Business Unit Manager, and Site Manager responsible for implementing Lean Manufacturing in both the Supplier base and Internal Business Units. Over the past 20 years, Tom has been featured in several articles and seminars on the subject of Lean Manufacturing implementation. Tom has also studied Lean Principles in the United States and Japan with the originators of the Toyota Production System and has facilitated numerous Improvement workshops in the United States, South America, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, and Central America. Tom applies the disciplined approach and analysis tools taught to him during his 8 year tenure by the Shingijutsu consulting group, who are considered 2nd tier consultants to the father of The Toyota Production System, Taiichi Ohno .
These tools are designed to identify specific opportunities for organizations to improve operations, set strategic vision, and achieve corporate goals. Tom has extensive experience in designing training materials, developing and facilitating "Lean Implementation" seminars and assisting organizations in setting up functional "Offices of Continuous Improvement". He also has extensive experience implementing Kaizen on the shop floor throughout various service and manufacturing industries.
Currently a Principal Partner in Lean Value Solutions International, he has built a successful practice over the past 11 years by leading several organizations to a lean enterprise Implementation strategy. Tom was also instrumental in forging relationships with other providers which assist in bringing his clients the latest in technology in terms of operational shop floor analytics, which assist in accelerating the Lean improvement efforts. One of his most proudest moments, was that LVSI now has one of the original founding members of the Shingijutsu consulting group, Sensai Akira Takenaka, as a LVSI Senior Consultant.
About Lean Value Solutions:
Lean Value Solutions International (LVSI) is the destination for organizations seeking results-based partnerships that require rapid results - whether the assignments are strategic or tactical in nature. Regardless of the size of your organization, the fundamental obstacles to implementing a Lean strategy are fundamentally the same. LVSI provides the expertise and infrastructure necessary to help you implement strategy and align culture, processes and execution to achieve a series of quick results along a roadmap that is focused on achieving sustainable competitive advantage.
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