MLC Summary
Summary
• Originated in 2008
• Non-profit 501c(6)
• Original impetus was to
make MI the best place in
the country to live, learn
and earn
• We firmly believe if every
MI organization used lean
principles, the economy
would turnaround
• Volunteer board of directors
(annual vote)
• Monthly events and annual
conference
Membership
• ~400 members
• 15+ industries: health care
& manufacturing are top
two
• Full spectrum of lean
expertise
• Our membership reaches
from Detroit to Holland to
the UP
Vision
All public, private and educational organizations in Michigan are at the benchmark
level of efficiency and competitiveness.
Mission
Offer diverse educational programs and workshops on lean topics that promote
sharing of innovative practices, networking and fostering a sustainable advantage
for Michigan’s public, private and educational organizations.
Goals
To have a significant impact on Michigan public, private and educational
organizations and their employees, students, educators, customers and clients that
results in:
-Increased knowledge of lean practices and principles
-Improved safety
-Improved service
-Improved quality
-Improvement in MI’s dashboard
-More jobs
Former
Governor
Jennifer
Granholm
Lt. Governor Brian
Calley
Detroit Mayor
Dave Bing
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Our Values
• Learning facilitated
by
• Accountability
• Networking
• Hands-on/“Go-andsee" experiences
• Continuous
improvement
through
teaching,
coaching,
mentoring, and
learning
• Cultural
transformation
through action,
innovation, and
experimentation
• Cross-industry
participation
• Measurable results
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Chris Maier
Blue Cross Blue
Shield
of Michigan
Rich Wolin
Northwestern
MI
College
Joseph
Schiele
Oakland
University
Jason
Schulist
DTE
Energy
Jamie
Flinchbaugh
Lean Learning
Center
Chris
Wilson
Amway
Debra
Levantrosser
Setman
Johnson &
Johnson
Julianne Leigh
Oakland
University
Pawley Institute
Beverly Brown
Oakland
University
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Board of Directors
MLC
Coordinator
(Lauren
Stewart)
Events Committee
(Leaders: Kate Sweeney &
Vera Szram-Senk
Ad Hoc Member: Amy Long
Chair: Debra
Levantrosser Setman
Vice Chair: Bob Hemrick
Secretary: Mike Taubitz
Treasurer: G.S. Clarke
Project
Committee
(Leader: Rita D’Angelo)
Ad Hoc Member: Steve Palmreuter
Membership Liaison:
Julianne Leigh
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Annual Conference in Traverse City
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Benchmarking Events
~Micron Manufacturing
~DTE
Mike Rother
~General Motors
~Henry Ford Health System
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Lean in Government
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Leadership panels
Training sessions on Deming, Policy Deployment, Lean Assessments,
Kaizen, Culture and Lean Tools
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Simulation with Jamie Flinchbaugh of Lean Learning Center
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‘Careers in Lean’ w/Oakland University students
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Open Discussions w/Experts
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David Mann, author of Creating a Lean Culture
Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals
Dr. Jeffrey Liker, author of The Toyota Way
Mike Rother, co-author of Learning to See
G.S. Clarke, Lean Culture Assessment
Projects
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State of Michigan
City of Detroit
Center for Financial Planning
Rich Homberg,
President of Detroit
Public TV
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September 14:
Kaizen for Beginners with Amy Long
Sterling Heights
October 5:
‘Lean in Healthcare’ Summit with Barbara Rossmann and Jack
Weiner
Clinton Township
November 2:
Benchmarking Visit to Micron Manufacturing with Dan Vermeesch
Grand Rapids
December 7:
End of Year Event with Tom Shuker
Lansing
Upcoming:
• Bart Huthwaite, author of Lean Design Solution
Please let us know if you have ideas for an event (training,
benchmarking, etc.)!
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Volunteer for MLC Activities
Visit www.MichiganLean.org
Connect on LinkedIn
Become a fan on Facebook
Join a Committee
Contact a Board Member
Complete Surveys when sent
Ask us for help!
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