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UPCOMING EVENTS
Additional upcoming events - agendas forthcoming.
Novonesis - Madison, WI - March 19, 2025
TBD - March 20, 2025
For more information contact: Laurie at WIAMEConsortia@gmail.com
Benchmarking Tour
Green Bay Packaging
De Pere Shipping Container
De Pere, WI
January 21, 2025
8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
To register - email Laurie at
WIAMEConsortia@gmail.com
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
Benchmarking Tour
Bay Towel
Green Bay, WI
February 19, 2025
8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
To register - email Laurie at
WIAMEConsortia@gmail.com
Since its founding in 1929 as Royal Cleaners in De Pere, Wisconsin, Bay Towel has evolved into a leading provider of linen and uniform rental services across the state. Serving diverse sectors, including healthcare, industrial manufacturing, food production, and hospitality, Bay Towel remains committed to its core values of family, integrity, exceptional customer service, and high-quality products.
During the tour we’ll gain insights into how the company leverages KPIs and key metrics to drive process improvement across its operations. The team will share how they measure productivity and its direct impact on employee engagement. Additionally, Bay Towel will offer an update on their future capital investment plans, highlighting their commitment to growth and innovation. Attendees are invited to provide valuable feedback on their newly implemented wash-floor scheduling system and upcoming productivity enhancements in the soil sorting department.
AGENDA
8:45 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Welcome members and guests
9:15 a.m. Bay Towel Company overview
Continuous Improvement Journey
KPI's and key metrics
Productivity measurements and employee engagement
Capital investment update
10:30 a.m. Manufacturing tour
11:15 a.m. Q&A - member feedback
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Small group activity feedback exercise
1:30 p.m. Roundtable discussion & member updates
2:25 p.m. AME Consortia business - news and upcoming events
2:30 p.m. Adjourn
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