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Moraine Valley Community College invites manufacturers, small businesses and service organizations to join the Lean Networking Group on Friday, October 16, from 8 to 10 a.m., at the Center for Contemporary Technology, Building T, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills. Cost of the program is $15 per person, which includes breakfast.
Looking to save money in the down economy while increasing productivity? Moraine Valley’s Walter O’Dowd, Lean consultant, along with Stephenie Presseller, sustainability coordinator, will demonstrate how Lean can be put into practice to reduce overhead, create a Lean office, and generate a green work environment. Based on the eight wastes of “Lean and Green” principles, specific examples will be given on how to reduce waste in the office. Studies have shown that there is an increase in process and employee productivity when “Lean and Green” principles are practiced.
Pre-register by calling (708) 974-2110 and using course code MP4-431-170. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Nancy Glickman, (708) 974-5386 or glickman@morainevalley.edu.
O’Dowd is a consultant who brings years of actual Lean Enterprise implementation experience and more than 20 years of management experience to his clients. Following a Train-Do-Act process, team members get the basics that prepare them for actual application in their daily work. O’Dowd has a common sense approach and a roll-up-your sleeves attitude that clients appreciate when looking for system improvements across department lines to gain efficiencies in operations, sales, the supply chain, and customer relationships.
Presseller brings more than eight years of environmental and sustainability experience to her job. She previously managed green jobs training for underserved youth before becoming the Sustainability Initiatives manager for the Chicago Academy of Sciences. Presseller coordinates and creates sustainability and green programs for Moraine Valley and consults with organizations on how to incorporate green initiatives into their work and personal environments. She is passionate about working with businesses and organizations to move sustainability forward.
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