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The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is pleased to announce that Kimberlee A. Humphrey was named AME president and chief executive officer, effective today. Humphrey has a long history with AME as a member and volunteer. She has served in several volunteer roles including director of alliances... More

Researcher and author Mike Rother brings a brand new take on his always-in-demand Kata in the Classroom (KiC) sessions to AME Chicago 2019. In this expanded, hands-on KiC-1 and KiC-2 training, participants will gain a deep understanding of how to help educators bring scientific thinking into their classrooms.... More

by Tim Piotrowski Chicago is the site of the 35th annual Association for Manufacturing Excellence International Conference from November 4 – 7, 2019. With the theme of Leading on the Edge, keynote speakers include Menlo Innovations CEO and chief storyteller (and author of “Joy, Inc.”) Richard Sheridan,... More

by Tim Piotrowski  In 2018, AME’s digital publication, Target Online included articles authored by lean and continuous improvement leaders. Most of these were written specifically for Target Online while some appeared in other sources including AME’s flagship publication Target magazine. Here’s... More

AME volunteers have been hard at work planning AME San Diego 2018. The largest lean conference in the world, this event promises to help attendees deepen their understanding of lean and continuous improvement and give them the opportunity to connect with peers and share, learn and grow.  With this... More

Known as the hub of innovation, San Diego is the home to companies such as Qualcomm, Kyocera, Scripps Health and defense contractors General Atomics, Cubic and NASSCO. This year it’s the site of AME International Conference on October 29 – November 1, 2018. With the theme of “Create Waves of Excellence,”... More

In an effort to provide the lean community (comprised of both AME members and non-members) with opportunities to further their lean journey, AME is announcing its spring 2018 webinar line-up. Taking place on Thursday afternoons at 1 pm ET starting on February 15th, these webinars will focus on a wide... More

The AME Boston 2017 Conference is days away and the conference team has been working hard to make sure every aspect of the conference includes the opportunity for attendees to engage with their peers and further their understanding and application of lean. With the theme of “Get Engaged” we’ve... More

Looking to explore lean and continuous improvement topics in greater depth? Register for an #AMEBoston workshop today. An AME conference offers attendees several ways to gain insights and further their understanding of lean and continuous improvement: through keynotes, tours of manufacturing facilities,... More

by Lea Tonkin If your organization is struggling to build and sustain improvement momentum, consider adopting the AME (Association for Manufacturing Excellence) Lean Sensei app as a key resource. Employing this dynamic app can help you to engage your associates in assessing lean progress and creating... More

We asked the AME headquarters staff what they’re most excited to see and do at the AME 2017 International Conference in Boston. Here is what they said: “I am excited to see all of the conference team’s hard work come to life and get the chance to talk with attendees throughout the week.”  — Julie... More

E.A. Dion takes people-centric leadership to an entirely new level. Founded in 1968, E.A. Dion began manufacturing Pennsylvania Dutch souvenir jewelry. Today, the company is a fully integrated manufacturer of precious and non-precious rings, pins, tacks, and other jewelry awards. A coveted AME Boston... More

He’s been referred to as “The Human Lie Detector” and “The Real-Life Sherlock Holmes.” World renowned mentalist Max Major has more than 20 years of experience and nearly 2,000 shows under his belt. This fall, he is bringing his communication secrets to the AME Boston 2017 International Conference. “If... More

The AME 2017 International Conference is scheduled for this October in Boston. With the theme of "Get Engaged," the conference will focus on ways that organizations can engage their employees. This year, the conference features 9 keynote presentations, presentations / interactive sessions, local best-practice... More

Are you looking to increase engagement among employees at your organization? This year, the theme for the largest lean conference in the world is “Get Engaged.” Scheduled for October 9 – 13 in Boston, MA, the conference is filled with opportunities to gain insights on creating high-performance,... More