Additional Upcoming Events:
Novonesis, Madison, WI - March 19, 2025
Rockline, Sheboygan Falls - April 16, 2025
Johnson Controls, Marinette - May 7, 2025
Johnsonville, Sheboygan Falls - June 11, 2025
Avail Switchgear, Oshkosh - September 10, 2025
Ortho Molecular, Stevens Point - August 6, 2025
BTG, De Pere - TBD
Charter Wire, Milwaukee - August 20, 2025
For more information contact Dana
WIAMECONSORTIA@GMAIL.COM
Plastic Ingenuity, Cross Plains - September 17, 2025
Green Bay Packaging SC, Green Bay - September 23, 2025
Maysteel, Allenton - TBD
Rockland Flooring, Rockland - October 28, 2025
Kwik Trip, La Crosse - October 29, 2025
LaForce, Green Bay - November 5, 2025
Kerry, West Bend - November 12, 2025
Grande Cheese - November 18, 2025
Benchmarking Tour
Ortho Molecular Products
Stevens Point, WI
August 6th, 2025
WIAMEConsortia@gmail.com
PPE Requirement
Closed toe flat shoes, safety glasses,
Long pants, No jewelry on plant tour
Ortho Molecular Products is dedicated to manufacturing and distributing high-quality nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. With a strong commitment to rigorous scientific research and stringent quality control, the company focuses on delivering evidence-based products designed to support overall health and wellness. Their mission is to provide effective and reliable healthcare solutions to medical professionals and their patients.
At this event, Ortho Molecular will share insights into their ongoing journey of continuous improvement and showcase their latest advancements in manufacturing. Additionally, an MDI Update will highlight the progress made since last year, offering an opportunity for members to provide valuable feedback on their experiences with the process and its sustainment. The company looks forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and gaining fresh perspectives from attendees.
Agenda
8:45 a.m. Arrival, registration, and networking
9:00 Welcome – new members, current members, and guests
9:15 Ortho Molecular Products company overview
Continuous Improvement Projects
· Manufacturing Improvement Project
· Other TBD
1030 Tour of Manufacturing, Fulfillment, and Laboratory
12:00 pm Lunch
12:45 Problem Solving Discussion– Small Group Activity
1:15 Small Group Activity - Feedback Exercise
1:45 Roundtable discussion
· Member updates – Top 3 CI initiatives
· What’s new? What do you need help with?
2:45 AME Consortia business- news and upcoming events
3:00 Adjourn
Benchmarking Tour
Charter Wire
7850 N. 81st Street,
Milwaukee, WI 53223
August 20th, 2025
WIAMEConsortia@gmail.com
PPE Requirement
Safety-toed shoes, safety glasses,
Long pants, No jewelry on plant tour; Ear plugs will be provided
Charter Wire was founded in 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Charter Wire has grown into a leading steel supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial, and Oil & Gas. With two facilities in Milwaukee, we are well positioned to support our customers with their steel cold rolling and forming manufacturing needs.
Charter Wire LLC is a member of the privately held Charter Manufacturing family of companies, with whom we are vertically integrated to provide best-in-class support, service, and turn-around times for our customers. Charter Wire benefits from strong synergies in metallurgy, process control, and quality assurance - backed by a culture of continuous improvement and long-term customer partnerships.
Agenda
8:45 a.m. Arrival, registration, and networking
9:00 Welcome – new members, current members, and guests
9:15 Charter Wire Overview
Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Journey
Visual Management and 5S
· Problem Solving
10:45 Charter Wire 81st Street Plant Tour
11:45 Q/A
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 Leader and Operator Standard Work
1:00 Small Group Discussion – Digital vs hand-written metrics and data visualization/tracking
1:30 Small Group Activity – Tour Feedback Exercise
2:00 Round Table Discussion
Member Updates – Top 3 CI initiatives
What’s New? What do you need help with?
2:45 AME Consortia Business- news and upcoming events
3:00 p.m. Adjourn