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Join AME and host Paul Akers for the next highly rated 2 Second Lean tour series!
The 2SL approach is like Mentoring on Steroids for companies who are interested in developing their people.
At Oryx doors and windows we will be touring: Customised Installation Vehicles (CIVs), Lean toolboxes, and Showroom Lean kitchen and bathroom – kanban system. Training Academy Fabrication unit – screens for high visibility, kanban system for stock, factory layout and shadow boards, and SSF achievements. Warehouse and logistics – floor layout, colour-coded labelling system, neat storage, and the loading dock with materials for next day’s installations. The use of the BBI system on Zoho Lean meetings (in the morning).
This event is part of AME's 2 Second Lean Tour series hosted by Paul Akers, author of the book "2 Second Lean" and owner of FastCap.
Oryx Doors and Windows is a Dubai-based company that specialises in the fabrication, supply and installation of aluminium doors and windows. We are experts in helping homeowners and developers transform their spaces and properties using a range of premium folding doors, sliding doors, residential front doors, windows and more. Our mission is to build a company that endures by positively impacting our customers, suppliers and associates. We do this by delivering exceptional services and taking the initiative to find innovative and sustainable solutions that bring everyone peace of mind. The journey began in 2011 with the introduction of the Origin brand, the UK’s leading specialist manufacturer of bespoke aluminium folding sliding Doors and windows. Since then, we have extended the product range to include a curated selection of high-performance sliding doors, residential front doors, insect screens, switchable smart film, and recently, our own brand of locally fabricated slimline doors and windows. Through word-of-mouth, we’ve built up a successful business and satisfied customer base, to become the leading distributor and fabricator of premium doors, windows and screens in the Middle East and Africa region. https//oryxdoors.com/ Operations Description: 146 employees in total. 15 installation teams, including a service call team, and a holiday cover team. Showrooms in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh Building size: Currently 21,000 sq ft used for offices, warehousing and screen fabrication. Soon, we will have an additional 7,500 sq ft for more office space and glass bonding. fabricating aluminium folding and sliding doors, windows, insect screens and solar shading, and providing installation services.
Guy Dawson, President and CEO of Oryx Doors and Windows began the Oryx journey in 2011and continuously developed and expanded the product line to become a major supplier of these products in that geographical region.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
11 a.m. Intoduction by Company President, Austin Huskey
11:15 a.m. Tour of operations led by Guy Dawson
11:45 a.m. Questions and answers
12 p.m. Adjourn
How a company became highly successful by continuously expanding and its product lines and improving its operating performance improving its
- General managers
- Operations managers
- Plant managers
- Shop floor supervisors
- Continuous improvement specialists
- Human resource leaders
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