Bottlenecks - Finding and Fixing Them (Interactive Workshop)

Minnesota Community of Practice

 

 

 

 

Speakers:

  • Terri Erickson, Kata Consulting
    Terri Erickson is the founder and managing principal of Kata Consulting. She is dedicated to advancing the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) Industry by enhancing workflow efficiency, fostering continuous improvement, and maximizing team potential and job satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience as a structural engineer, she has now focused on applying lean methodologies to management challenges as a full-time management consultant.
  • Rick Bernett
    Rick has over 30 years of operations management experience, including high-volume assembly as well as made-to-order job shops. He specializes in small to mid-sized operations with engineering and manufacturing processes. An expert in Lean techniques, he teaches operations management at a local university and advises the Kata Team.

 

Recommended Reading:

Theory of Contrasts by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

The Bottleneck Rules by Clarke Ching

 

Come as you are and be ready to learn!


Parking is free anywhere in the lot or parking ramp. Enter through the main entrance at the security desk.