AME-Wisconsin consortia event: Amerequip in-person facility tour

July 16, 2024 | 8:45 am to 2:30 pm
Central
Contact AME: 224-232-5980 | events@ame.org
Fees
Complimentary

Location

Amerequip
1015 Calumet Avenue
Kiel, Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION

Amerequip has been manufacturing metal whole good products for more than 100 years and is a premier contract manufacturer for some of the biggest OEMs in the implement business. Amerequip is a full product life cycle partner, from design, engineering, testing, production, and direct shipments to customers. This event will provide a comprehensive look into Amerequip's practices, including the setting of corporate KPIs, the use of visual management boards and their Fusion (Obeya) room, and the development of their lean management system. Attendees will also gain insights from a recent Inventory Kaizen event and participate in discussions on best practices for onboarding and training. 

HOST COMPANY

 Amerequip’s expert design, engineering and manufacturing processes have set us apart as a remarkably reliable and successful custom equipment manufacturer, but our true strength resides in the work ethic, values and drive for perfection of our employees. We seek the highest degree of character, expertise, and creativity in our employees because that is what we strive to express as a company.

AGENDA

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

8:45 a.m.  Arrive, registration, and networking

9 a.m.       Welcome

9:15 a.m.  Company overview

10:15 a.m. Facility Tour

11:15 a.m. Discussion

12 p.m.      Lunch

12:45 p.m. Small group activity

1:30 p.m.   Round table discussion topics

2:25 p.m.   AME Consortia business

2:30 p.m.   Adjourn

 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
  • Closed toed shoes
  • safety glasses
  • long pants
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
  • Collaboration with CI leaders and the sharing of best practices.
  • Learn how Amerequip created a lean management system and developed KPI's.
  • See visual management in action, how it was developed.
  • Hear how problem solving played a role in the their Inventory Kaizen event.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

General Managers, VP of Operations, Continuous Improvement leaders, Human Resources, Front line leaders

OTHER REGISTRATION INFORMATION

We strive to host events that are inclusive and accessible to everyone to fully participate and engage. Please email events@ame.org if you have any questions.

If you are not already a member of AME, we invite you to join at this time. Membership benefits include complimentary and discounted event registrations throughout the entire year. To learn more about membership benefits and AME consortia, please visit here.

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Cancelation Policy: This event may be canceled by AME for any reason. AME is not responsible for incidental costs incurred by registrants. For paid events, registration fee less a $20 administration fee will be refunded up to one week before the event. Substitutions may be made up to three days prior to the start of the workshop.