CAMT and Colorado Performance Excellence are proud to present with the Kaizen Institute Masaaki Imai. As a result of his groundbreaking books, “KAIZEN: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success” and “Gemba KAIZEN: A Commonsense, Low- cost Approach to Management,” innumerable companies and top executives have used this effective management philosophy to attain world- class success within industry, service, and the public sector.

Come hear from the “Lean Guru” about:

• Why KAIZEN© is the key success factor for developing and implementing your corporate strategy.
• The fundamental difference between a traditional production system and Lean production system.
• Current and future challenges businesses face and how to address factors that prevent many companies from achieving world-class success.
• Experience first hand Gemba KAIZEN© while walking through a plant with Imai, followed by an in- depth discussion of how to convert problems into opportunities for improvement.

This exciting opportunity is being offered in two locations!

Northern Colorado Area
January 30, 2007
1 - 5 p.m.
Kodak Colorado Division
9952 Eastman Park Drive
Windsor, CO 80551-1571

Colorado Springs Area
January 31, 2007
1 - 5 p.m.
Intel
1575 Garden of the Gods Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

The cost is $245 per person or $195 per person for three or more from the same organization. Please register at www.coloradoexcellence.org.

Dan Breslin joined CAMT officially in the spring of 2006 as a project manager serving the Front Range with expertise in Lean Enterprise solutions and Six Sigma quality. Dan specializes in shopfloor conversions from Traditional to Lean manufacturing systems.

With over 25 years experience in manufacturing systems engineering, training and education for small to large businesses, Dan has brought a wealth of knowledge and innovation to CAMT. His experience spans a variety of companies, including medical device manufacturing to animal cage production in both continuous flow and piece manufacturing. Companies Dan has worked with include Anheuser-Busch, Eastman Kodak Company, SCA Packaging, and Springs Fabrication Industries.

Dan earned his Bachelors of Science in mechanical engineering from Purdue University and holds several certifications, such as:

• SME/AME/Shingo Prize Bronze Lean Certification
• ASQ certified Quality Manager
• Certified Six Sigma Quality Black Belt
• Colorado Performance Excellence examiner and author

Please welcome Dan as our newest project manager!

Richard Bell, President of Gates Coporation, will discuss "The Changing World of Manufacturing and Distribution" in his keynote address at the 2007 Business Economic Outlook Forum. This annual half- day business event sponsored by the CU Leeds School of Business and Compass Bank begins with a general forecast for the Colorado economy, followed by Richard Bell's keynote presentation. The afternoon will consist of four breakout discussion sessions and will end with a networking reception. There is no charge for the forum, and no reservations are necessary.

Gates Corporation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of automotive and industrial products and systems components, serving customers worldwide. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Gates stands as the number one non-tire producing rubber company with sales and marketing operations in all major automotive markets, including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.

Monday, December 4, 2006 -- 1 to 5 p.m.
Marriott City Center Hotel
1701 California Street, Denver