The Upstate Lean Alliance is
a
membership-based
group of Upstate South Carolina
manufacturing
companies that share
best practices in
Lean techniques and
principles by opening
their plants to each
other to study and learn
how to more effectively
implement Lean tools.
The alliance is organized into three geographic divisions: Northeast, Central, and Southwest.
Each division in the
alliance holds monthly “events” at
the member plants, typically observing
Lean
techniques at the host plant. After touring a facility, a group
discussion is facilitated to
identify strengths observed
during the tour as well as
opportunities for improvement. This discussion
gives the host plant valuable objective
feedback. Special events are also held such
as seminars and chartered tours
of best-practice manufacturers. Members are required to pay dues, host an event about once every three years, and participate in SCMEP's annual survey administered by NIST.
For
more information
Contact Chris Klasing at jckassoc@bellsouth.net or 864-213-4202.
Upstate
Lean Alliance
Steering Committee
Joseph Coster, Grainger
Doug Campbell, Duer/Carolina Coil
Will Franks, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler
Larry Jolly, SCMEP*
John King, Cryovac
Chris Klasing, JCK Associates*
Dan Martin, Baldor Electric Greenville
John Milko, Timken
Kevin Phillips, Standard Motor Producs
Carl Rogers, Velux
* Ex-officio
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