2. 2 MLC Summary Membership ~400 members 15+ industries: health care & manufacturing are top two Full spectrum of lean expertise Our membership reaches from Detroit to Holland to the UP Summary Originated in 2008 Non-profit 501c(6) Original impetus was to make MI the best place in the country to live, learn and earn We firmly believe if every MI organization used lean principles, the economy would turnaround Volunteer board of directors (annual vote) Monthly events and annual conference Lt. Governor Brian Calley Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Former Governor Jennifer Granholm 2 Vision All public, private and educational organizations in Michigan are at the benchmark level of efficiency and competitiveness. Mission Offer diverse educational programs and workshops on lean topics that promote sharing of innovative practices, networking and fostering a sustainable advantage for Michigan’s public, private and educational organizations. Goals To have a significant impact on Michigan public, private and educational organizations and their employees, students, educators, customers and clients that results in: -Increased knowledge of lean practices and principles-Improved safety -Improved service-Improved quality -Improvement in MI’s dashboard-More jobs

3. 3 Learning facilitated by Networking Hands-on/“Go-and- see" experiences Cultural transformation through action, innovation, and experimentation Measurable results Accountability Continuous improvement through teaching, coaching, mentoring, and learning Cross-industry participation Our Values 3

4. Chris Maier Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Joseph Schiele Oakland University Jamie Flinchbaugh Lean Learning Center Julianne Leigh Oakland University Pawley Institute Rich Wolin Northwestern MI College Jason Schulist DTE Energy Chris Wilson Amway Debra Levantrosser Setman Johnson & Johnson Beverly Brown Oakland University 4

5. Board of Directors Events Committee (Leaders: Kate Sweeney & Vera Szram-Senk Project Committee (Leader: Rita D’Angelo) MLC Coordinator (Lauren Stewart) Membership 5 Chair: Debra Levantrosser Setman Vice Chair: Bob Hemrick Secretary: Mike Taubitz Treasurer: G.S. Clarke Membership Liaison: Julianne Leigh Ad Hoc Member: Amy Long Ad Hoc Member: Steve Palmreuter

6.  Annual Conference in Traverse City  Benchmarking Events ~Micron Manufacturing~General Motors ~DTE~Henry Ford Health System  Lean in Government  Leadership panels  Training sessions on Deming, Policy Deployment, Lean Assessments, Kaizen, Culture and Lean Tools  Simulation with Jamie Flinchbaugh of Lean Learning Center  ‘Careers in Lean’ w/Oakland University students  Open Discussions w/Experts  David Mann, author of Creating a Lean Culture  Mark Graban, author of Lean Hospitals  Dr. Jeffrey Liker, author of The Toyota Way  Mike Rother, co-author of Learning to See  G.S. Clarke, Lean Culture Assessment  Projects  State of Michigan  City of Detroit  Center for Financial Planning Rich Homberg, President of Detroit Public TV Mike Rother 6

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8. September 14: Kaizen for Beginners with Amy Long Sterling Heights October 5: ‘Lean in Healthcare’ Summit with Barbara Rossmann and Jack Weiner Clinton Township November 2: Benchmarking Visit to Micron Manufacturing with Dan Vermeesch Grand Rapids December 7: End of Year Event with Tom Shuker Lansing Please let us know if you have ideas for an event (training, benchmarking, etc.)! 9 Upcoming: Bart Huthwaite, author of Lean Design Solution

9. Ask us for help! Complete Surveys when sent Contact a Board Member Join a Committee Become a fan on Facebook Connect on LinkedIn Visit www.MichiganLean.org Volunteer for MLC Activities Individual and corporate membership options available. See website for details: www.michiganlean.org 8