This session explores different ways of working together in supplier relationships to accomplish better results. Particularly, this can be accomplished by applying the fundamental principles of lean. In the lean world, suppliers do not just provide a component to a specification, rather the suppliers are integrated into the process - sharing risk, taking on more responsibility and providing notable technical contributions to the work. They become part of your team. The day is highly interactive and will offer problem-solving discussions around the topic.
Agenda
7:45 a.m. Networking over continental breakfast
8:00 a.m. Updates and Hot Topics: Review of past action items for members. Prioritization of needs and issues participants are currently facing.
8:30 a.m. Lean Product Development Forum Topic Overview
9:00 a.m. Topic Discussion: Participants evaluate fit with their experiences and organizations' needs
10:30 a.m. Open Space Exchange: Discussion and problem solving of priority issues facing participants with shared management savvy, experience, and know-how
10:45 a.m. Wrap-up: New action items, Session evaluation, Next Session details
11:00 a.m. Head out to apply what you've learned in your organization
