AICC Webinars (CONT’D FROM PAGE 12)
Session 3: From Theory to Plant Floor Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET
ing the importance of leadership and culture in sustain- ing change. Learning Highlights: • Understand the history and principles of Lean and CI. • Recognize the 8 wastes and their impact on opera- tions. • Identify cultural challenges to Lean adoption. • Explore how leadership and engagement shape CI outcomes. Session 2: Eliminating Waste, Maximizing Flow, Lean Tools Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET The second session dives into the core Lean tools that every plant can use to drive measurable improve- ments. From analyzing material flow to reducing change- over times, attendees will discover methods that directly impact productivity and cost savings. Learning Highlights: • Apply Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to visualize mate- rial and information flows. • Implement 5S workplace organization in tooling, ink stations, and die storage. • Use SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) tech- niques to reduce setup/changeover times. • Leverage standardized work as the foundation for consistent quality and operator training.
Building on the concepts introduced earlier in the se- ries, this session bridges Lean theory to practical applica- tion in corrugated. Learning Highlights: • Review corrugated-specific Lean projects that im- proved throughput, reduced defects, and shortened lead times. • Apply root cause analysis tools • Learn how to engage teams in Kaizen events to foster a culture of collaborative problem-solving. • Translate Lean tools into day-to-day plant practices for measurable improvements. The final session focuses on sustaining and expanding Continuous Improvement efforts across an organization. Identify key operational KPIs for corrugated converting. Learning Highlights: • Use visual management systems and Gemba walks to sustain improvements. • Create CI governance structures for leadership ac- countability. • Expand CI efforts beyond single projects into enter- prise-wide initiatives. Session 4: Driving Long-Term Success Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET Register at www.AICCbox.org/Calendar . Contact Re- becca Rendon, at rrendon@aiccbox.org with questions.
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