Topic(s)
- Operations improvement
When the Empire set out to build, they created the most innovative, extravagant machines they could. Focusing on developing technology rather than a foundation of operational excellence led to their ultimate demise.
Join forces with me in a collaborative, hands on session as we discuss the pitfalls of traditional improvement mindsets and how to shift to a mindset that focuses on foundational lean concepts, people and culture to drive sustained improvements across the value stream.
- Don't forget the "WHY"
- People and culture come first
- Design for Lean Six Sigma
- Growth vs. stagnation
- Hands-on exercise that can be applied immediately
Our mission here at Ultradent is to improve oral health globally through science, creativity, and education. We strive to provide clinicians with progressive and trustworthy solutions while always respecting the patient and promoting their well-being.
Our core values of integrity, care, quality, innovation, and hard work influence every decision we make and every product we create. It is these core values and our focus on continuous improvement that has helped us grow into the global dental supply and manufacturing company we are today. https://www.ultradent.com/
Skyler Coleman is a father of four rambunctious kids and serves as the Senior Continuous Improvement Black Belt at Ultradent Products Inc. He began his career at Ultradent in Chemical Formulations and worked his way up into a management role. Skyler started his Continuous Improvement journey after attending a 5S training that resonated so deeply with him, it has become part of his DNA. He led several projects to organize and streamline his department before joining the Continuous Improvement team. He now serves the people of Ultradent as a mentor and leader, facilitating cross-functional improvement in the manufacturing, operations and business process space. Skyler is currently pursuing a Master Black Belt as part of his quest for lifelong learning. He studied Exercise Physiology at Utah State University and is a woodworker and guitar luthier in his spare time. 
