1. TOUR and COURSE DESCRIPTION The morning tour of Nielsen-Kellerman’s 25,000 foot facility will show many lean philosophies and tools in action including: Mature pull-kanban system controlling materials purchasing and accessory production; Virtual pull system controlling all multi-stage production lines; Visual measures and metrics at most major function areas; Skills matrix and skills-based compensation system; Lean R&D lab and project tracking system; Lean approach to accounting. The afternoon workshop will focus on a simulated “Andon Light” event, demonstrating how this system: Teaches employees how to recognize and act on opportunities for improvement; Builds problem-solving “muscle” in every department; Improves quality, reduces defects, increases throughput and reduces waste; Reinforces a culture of excellence and involvement. Anyone interested in learning a proven system to develop lean culture and get process improvement kick-started. Lean practitioners interested in seeing lean in action at a small-scale but fully integrated manufacturing enterprise. Anyone interested in – Lean employee development Lean new product development Lean accounting This is a rare opportunity to see such a wide assortment of concepts in practice in one place! Participant Benefits Who Should Attend STOP! The Transformative Power of an Effective Andon System May 10, 2012 | Boothwyn, PA This tour and workshop provide an opportunity to see a wide menu of lean tools successfully implemented in a single location; You will learn how to immediately implement a system that, like most lean tools, appears simple on the surface but has tremendous power to transform your company’s processes and culture; You will also have the opportunity to view and ask questions about lean new product development, lean HR systems, lean accounting and pull-kanban systems if desired. Particularly beneficial to small-scale manufacturers, but scalable to many sizes and styles of business. Nielsen-Kellerman Nielsen-Kellerman Company has been manufacturing Kestrel brand weather instruments and high-performance electronics for the sports of rowing, dragon-boating and kayaking for over 30 years, always in the United States. NK’s products are relied upon by firefighters, scientists, farmers, meteorologists, military snipers and Olympic athletes and quality and consistency of performance are paramount. NK is a small but fully vertically integrated company – conceiving, researching, designing, developing, building, marketing and selling its own branded products entirely from its Boothwyn, PA plant. NK has been on its lean journey for over ten years and has actively embraced lean tools in every value stream and activity from manufacturing to customer service and accounting. NK has seen tremendous acceleration of improvement since implementing its Andon Light system. This approach to lean improvement does not require that employees be pulled off the line for multi-day kaizens and is simple to implement. You will see the exact steps, tools and techniques employed by Nielsen-Kellerman to empower employees and teach them when and how to speak up and STOP their process to identify and eliminate the root cause of any problem using a guided, tiered, standard process. Scripts, templates and plans to get started harnessing the power of STOP right away will be provided. Any open time in the afternoon will be used to answer questions relating to the morning tour.

2. COURSE AGENDA Thursday, May 10 th STOP! The Transformative Power of an Effective Andon System May 10, 2012 | Boothwyn, PA REGISTRATIONNielsen-Kellerman, May 10, 2012 Boothwyn, PA FEES AME Member $395.00 Non-Member $495.00 Payment (please check one) __ Check Enclosed __ Purchase Order Account Number:_________________________________________ Expiration Date:__________________ Security Code:____________ Signature:_______________________________________________ Purchase Order Number:___________________________________ AME Payment Policy – Payment or purchase order must be received by the AME office five days prior to the event start date. If no payment or PO number is received, you will be asked to pay with a credit card or check at the event before entry. Cancellation Policy – Enrollment fee less a $100 non-refundable registration charge will be refunded up to one week before the event. Substitutions may be made any time prior to the stat of the workshop. This event may be cancelled by AME for any reason. AME is not responsible for incidental costs incurred by registrants. Purchasing refundable airline tickets is recommended. 8:30 a.m.Registration 9:00 a.m.Introductions & Company Background Presentation: NK’s Lean Journey in Brief 10:00 a.m. Tour 12:00 p.m.Lunch 1:00 p.m.Presentation: Simulated Andon Light Event with tools, techniques and templates. 3:00 p.m.Free-form Question & Answer Session 4:00 p.m.Wrap up Location Nielsen-Kellerman 21 Creek Circle Boothwyn, PA 19061 (610) 447-1555 info@nkhome.com NOTE: Some auto GPS units place our address in “Marcus Hook, PA” Local Hotels Best Western Plus Concordville Hotel 780 Baltimore Pike Glen Mills, PA 19342 (610) 358-9400 www.bestwestern.com Staybridge Suites‎ 400 Evergreen Drive Glen Mills, PA 19342 (610) 358-2560 www.ichotelsgroup.com‎ Holiday Inn Express Concordville-Brandywine 1110 Baltimore Pike Glen Mills, PA 19342 (610) 358-1700 www.hiexpress.com‎ Philadelphia airport hotels are approximately 20 minutes away and also a good option.