JOIN US AT THE MILWAUKEE AME 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The world of enterprise excellence is evolving fast!
AME’s annual flagship event will take you on a deep dive into emerging trends and practices to support you on your enterprise excellence journey through peer-led sessions, live tours and collaborative discussions.
The AME Back to Basics Virtual Lean Summit 2026
AME’s annual virtual lean summit is dedicated to reinforcing core lean principles. In 2026, this summit celebrates its fifth year and is held every Wednesday in March, offering free registration to AME members and optional paid access for non-members ($150).
AME Lean Certification: Build, Strengthen, Lead
Advance your lean journey with AME’s Lean Certification program. Through progressive Yellow, Green and Black Belt levels, participants build leadership skills, deepen lean tool expertise and apply practical knowledge to drive enterprise excellence.
TOGETHER, WE ARE LIFTING PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDUSTRY.
With nearly 4,000 members across a wide variety of industries, we are united by a simple but powerful framework: Share, learn and grow.
SHARE: COLLABORATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
AME thrives on an open-door culture where members become collaborators. "Share" represents the willingness of AME members to welcome others into their facilities, openly exchanging ideas, best practices and lessons learned. This spirit of transparency fosters a collaborative environment where everyone benefits. By breaking down barriers and sharing insights, AME members improve together, creating more resilient, innovative, and competitive organizations and industry.
LEARN: MASTER TODAY, INNOVATE TOMORROW
AME is dedicated to mastering today’s best lean practices while anticipating the future of enterprise excellence. AME provides a platform for members to learn from each other, industry leaders and experts, ensuring they stay at the forefront of enterprise excellence. By focusing on learning, AME not only reinforces the proven principles of lean but also empowers members to innovate and adapt to emerging trends and opportunities that are shaping the future. The heart of AME is a commitment to continuous improvement.
GROW: STRENGTHENING WORKFORCE, SHAPING INDUSTRY
"Grow" emphasizes the continuous development of both individual talent and operational excellence across the industries AME serves. AME is dedicated to fostering growth by providing tools and strategies that not only strengthen organizations but also shape the broader industry. This growth centers on building a strong, skilled workforce and driving innovative solutions that support long-term success. By investing in people, processes and sustainability, AME ensures the growth of both individuals and the industry at large, creating a lasting impact for future generations.
MEMBERSHIP FOR EVERY LEVEL OF YOUR COMPANY
Whether you're on the shop floor or in the C-suite, our community meets you where you are. We offer learning groups, leadership development, benchmarking tools and events that bring together frontline teams, senior leaders and high-potential professionals alike.
AME Membership
Enterprise excellence is more important than ever.
Our members are applying AME principles to drive continuous improvement, navigate workforce challenges, implement sustainable practices, leverage AI and build resilient supply chains.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MEET THE MAKERS OF CHANGE
Ellen Sieminski
Director-at-Large, AME Board of Directors
"To me, AME means community. The organization's members are so welcoming, as are the presenters at AME events and the speakers, exhibitors, tour hosts and sponsors at AME's annual conferences. It's truly a joy to have found a group of people who are as passionate as I am about lean and continuous improvement, and who want to talk with others and share openly about lessons they have learned on their journeys.”
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