Manufacturer of jewelry

Wednesday, Oct. 11 Location Code
8:15am-1:30pm Hynes Center, Level 3, Room 313 WT/05

Topic(s)

Overview

See lean implemented throughout the entire E. A. Dion company including all office functions. On this tour, you will experience a culture of continuous improvement. Jewelry manufacturing is very labor intensive. The business is family-owned and the majority of the workforce is long-term employees. Yet, the company has been able to implement lean extensively throughout. Discover how E. A Dion has made major strides in implementing one-piece flow with the very flexible, quick changeover rhumb line. You will also see work cells, visual management, 5S and flow.

For more information ono E.A. Dion, check out our Instagram profile. Follow AME on Instagram for more previews on what to expect at AME Boston 2017.

"A coveted AME Boston tour site, E.A. Dion offers attendees a rare opportunity to experience people-centric leadership at its best. Expect to see first-hand examples of one-piece flow in a unique, high-variety environment, and, of course—a few precious stones here and there."

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Company

Selling strictly through its distributor partners, E. A. Dion is a fully integrated manufacturer of precious and non-precious rings, pins, tacks and other jewelry awards, with a complimentary global sourcing capability and a successful presence in three ky market segments – recognition, promotional products and the direct selling/multi-level marketing industry. eadion.com

Restrictions / Requirements

To participate in a tour, all attendees must adhere to and respect the tour hosts' restrictions and requirements.
Non-adherence may exclude you from a tour.

  • No recording devices
  • Leather like closed-toe shoes (No high heels)
  • Long or short-sleeved shirt/blouse
  • Long pants (no shorts, skirts, dresses)