Upcoming Webinar

Interview with Toyota Production System (TPS) Experts

LIVE: Wednesday, July 26th at 1pm ET

Enjoy 30 minutes of manufacturing optimization insight with 2 Toyota Production System (TPS) experts and learn about proven lean manufacturing methodologies that to this day are the benchmark for productivity and quality.

In this session we’ll help you grasp Toyota’s unique solution to production floor efficiency, revolving around the 5 big missions any manufacturer should strive to improve daily:

•  Increased Safety

•  Increased Quality

•  Increased Productivity

•  Cost Reduction

•  Team Member Development

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Register and join us Wednesday, July 26th at 1PM E.T. for the interview with Jason Maclean and Darryl Powell, experts in the Toyota production system; with moderation by Darrell Cook, FreePoint’s Chief Commercial Officer. Together we will dig deeper into the key questions most manufacturers inquire about when looking towards adding technology on the production floor.

With nearly 40 years of combined experience mastering Toyota’s production system, you’re bound to learn a tip or a few that you can put into action right-away. Jason and Darryl will help you understand how adding technology to your shop floor is integral to increasing your manufacturing competitiveness. Whether you’re a small manufacturer or a large, multi-location factory, make the time that day to benefit from the in-depth manufacturing knowledge Jason and Darryl will share.

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Key Takeaways:

•  Insights backed by real world Toyota manufacturing experts on the ways to maximize production floor efficiency.

•  In-depth knowledge on the 5 big manufacturing missions.

•  The necessary steps to understand how you can adopt technology on your shop floor.

•  How you can empower your operators to take ownership of their workstation within a lean manufacturing environment.
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Speaker: Jason Maclean, Manufacturing (TPS) Expert

Jason is the winner of multiple Kaizen Continuous Improvement awards and has extensive Lean Manufacturing experience and waste reduction experience. He is a steadfast manufacturing manager with over 20 years of experience in various industries including Automotive Tier 1-3, Aerospace, Metal Fabrication, and Food and Beverage.

With a safety first, and Continuous Improvement mindset, Jason has also served as a trainer and manager focused on joint health and safety to spearhead lean manufacturing initiatives in that regard.

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Speaker: Darryl Powell, Manufacturing (TPS) Expert

Darryl’s near 30 years of experience in various manufacturing industries garners our customers a broad access to manufacturing efficiency knowledge that spans beyond the automotive industry. He spent over 20 years with Toyota in multiple strategic management leadership positions, amplifying Toyota’s 5 key missions which are safety, quality, productivity, cost, and team member development.

Beyond Automotive Tier 1-3, his kaizen and lean manufacturing skillset spans various industries including metal fabrication, agricultural, and forestry industries.

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Moderator: Darrell Cook, Chief Commercial Officer

As Chief Commercial Officer, Darrell leads the overall vision and strategy for all commercial divisions with a strong focus for advancing Industry 4.0 solutions. He is deeply experienced in business software that leads toward innovation.

As an executive leader, Darrell has a wide range of experience within technology and software organizations throughout North America and Western Europe.

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Webinar: Interview with Toyota Production System (TPS) Experts

  • Date and Time – Wednesday, July 26th at 1PM E.T.
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Once its known where opportunities exist for optimization, specific actions can be implemented to reduce downtime, and maximize organizational communication.

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“Feature rich management system with exceptional ROI. Easily deployable by anyone with reasonable ability to follow directions. Dashboard visuals require less setup than many other systems and are focused on real business needs. The price is extremely affordable, and you’re not forced to use proprietary hardware beyond that which is needed to communicate to the cloud backend.”

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