2005 IIE Regional 7 Conference – Hosted by IIE Los Angeles Chapter join us in Los Angeles  (Introduction) (Learning Strategy) (Hotel info.) (Payment detail) (Ground transp.) (Fees) (Register) IIE Region 7 Lean Conference March 4-5, 2005 Hosted by IIE Los Angeles Chapter       “You can’t solve problems with the same thinking that caused them” - Albert Einstein     Lean thinking and operations challenges all of us to eliminate all waste:  Wasted Wasted Wasted Wasted Wasted Wasted Wasted Wasted   Time Motion Materials Quality Manpower Machine hours Transportation Facilities Unfortunately, many see the concept of lean operations as just for factory floor operations, but it is much more than that.   With all the work done in the last 25 years, some of the best opportunities now include staff and service operations.   Simply put, lean thinking and lean operations are a mentality that calls for a comprehensive all out effort by everyone in the supply chain to identify and remove waste.  It is all about eliminating costs from all processes.  These ideas are ubiquitous and universal.    We wish to share with you the profound truth of that statement and how to make it work.  We invite you to join us for the IIE Western Regional Conference in Los Angeles CA, March 4-5, 2005.   Track 1:  Where do I start? Track 2:  Value Stream Mapping Track 3:  Work Standardization (top)   LEARNING STRATEGY (all tracks)     Day 1: Intense hands on workshop   Day 2: Review of the results of Day 1 workshop, and explanation of WHY it works.     Track 1: Where Do I Start? Operations 101 – hands on workshop Dealing with People Lean tools overview Much more!   Track 2: Value Stream Mapping Hands on workshop to perform VSM on a real operation!  Lecture combined with doing!   Track 3: Standard Work Hands on workshop illustrating the basics of standard work.  A key to improving your lean efforts. How do you sustain improvements?  How do I keep my gains? Moving your workforce to being a Partner.   Hotel Information Radisson Hotel, Midtown Los Angeles 3540 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles CA 90007 Phone: (213) 748-4141 Fax: (213) 746-3255 Web site: www.radisson.com   A limited number of rooms are available at the reduced rate of $109 single/double at the Radisson Hotel.  Go to www.iiela.org to make your hotel reservations.  Please book your reservation with the hotel by February 12, 2005.  After this date, rooms are available on a rate and space available basis.   (top)   Payment Details All fees are payable in U.S. currency.  Payment of fees can be made by credit card (VISA, MC, AX), check drawn on a U.S. bank made payable to IIE Los Angeles.  Full payment (check or credit card data) must accompany registration form.  Registration is not considered complete until payment is received.  Full fees are due and payable before the event start date. Note: You now can easily pay through PAYPAL Just click in the “Add to the cart” button below.   Cancellation Policy A refund minus a $50 processing fee is available if IIE is notified in writing on or before February 15, 2005.  Registrants who fail to cancel by that date are liable for the entire fee.  Substitutions may be made at any time and must be submitted in writing.  The appropriate member/ non member rate will apply for substitutions.    Ground Transportation The car is still king in LA, and for certain places, you’ll still need a car.  There are still no direct links from the airport to the hotel.  If you take a cab, make sure it has the official LA Taxicab Seal.  These are insured, and regularly inspected by the City.  If you want to see L.A., you’ll probably want to rent a car.       Conference Registration IIE Member............. $200 Non-member........... $325   Special Events Gameworks .............. $ 40 *Student sponsorship $ 40     *The IIE University Regional Conference is being held concurrently.  Although the students have their own program planned, there will be opportunities to meet and interact with student leaders from universities across the western region.  If you wish to encourage a student to attend, by covering the fees for a student, you are encouraged to do so.  The university conference will share many of the same facilities and students are welcome to attend the Saturday sessions as their schedule permits.         (top)