Green Bay Packaging’s De Pere Shipping Container Division stands as one of the most advanced and automated corrugated manufacturers in the United States. Specializing in high-volume packaging solutions, they are renowned for their ability to deliver quick turnaround times to customers across Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. As an industry leader in innovative corrugated packaging technology, GBP is committed to providing the highest-quality products with an unwavering focus on sustainability.

Since embarking on their continuous improvement journey last year, the De Pere team has made significant strides in driving cultural change and empowering associates through problem-solving training and Kaizen events. They are eager to share their progress to date and present a draft of their Continuous Improvement Roadmap, seeking valuable feedback from event attendees to guide their next steps.

AGENDA

  8:45 a.m.   Registration  

  9:00 a.m.   Welcome members and guests

  9:15 a.m.   Green Bay Packaging Company overview

                    Continuous Improvement Journey

• Creating a culture of continuous improvement

• Training the team – yellow, green, and black belts – WAT grants

• Scoreboards

• Kaizen events: 6S, Incoming Plate Process, Press set-up reduction 

10:30 a.m.   Manufacturing tour 

12:00 p.m.   Lunch

12:45 p.m.   CI Roadmap draft review and feedback from the members

  1:15 p.m.   Small group activity feedback exercise

  1:45 p.m.   Roundtable discussion & member updates

  2:45 p.m.   AME Consortia business - news and upcoming events   

  3:00 p.m.   Adjourn