Industry Week’s SMARTMFG 2005 three day conference kicked off with an on-site tour of Bison Gear and Engineering. Hosted by Senior Vice President of Operations George Thomas, over 30 manufacturing colleagues were given an in depth behind the scenes look at Bison’s proven plant strategies and lean manufacturing operations.
Attendees learned how Bison has successfully converted its manufacturing facility to function as a lean manufacturing plant. Utilizing a lean system, Bison is able to carry product component parts in stock, allowing for rapid response to customer needs. Regularly scheduled Kaizan events allow for maximum efficiency within cellular workstations. Lean manufacturing allows Bison to offer customers a cost-effective product while working in a flexible production environment.
This second annual conference gave top manufacturing leaders an opportunity togain hands-on experience with their peers in an interactive conference workshop. The plant tours were followed by workshops that examined the most pressing issues and opportunities in the industry. Bison Gear & Engineering was honored to take part in this prestigious event.
To learn more call David Rosenberg at (800) AT-BISON–or 282-4766. Also send e-mail to drosenberg@bisongear.com, or visit the company’s Web site at [www.bisongear.com].
