Just a couple of brief announcements ...
As if my daily rantings and ramblings in Evolving Excellence weren't enough, the Lean Executive blog is being launched this morning with even more of my blathering. I hope you get a chance to look in on it from time to time.
I have been asked to give the keynote address at the China Automotive Manufacturing Conference in Shanghai next month. The State Department has issued a mild warning for Gringos traveling to Shanghai, although I suspect that if I am in any physical danger it is more likely to be from the Americans from Delphi who will be presenting at the conference. I am looking forward to getting a detailed look at the Chinese auto manufacturers who will be discussing where they are in their lean efforts and describing their manufacturing systems and challenges in some detail.
While I am in Asia, I will be giving my Lean Management course to a few groups, so anyone who wants to get in on it while I am there should send me an email, or you can get in touch with Mccain Koo at the Lean Manufacturing Academy in China who is arranging all of the details.
Finally, I am in the planning stages of a trip to Europe in August to put the Lean Management course on there. Same thing - if anyone wants in on it, get in touch with me.