Dr. Jay Lee, Clark Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of the Industrial AI Center at the University of Maryland College Park and a member of the MLC’s Board of Governors, will discuss the development of industrial AI and its impact on smart manufacturing systems. Key areas of discussion will be: • Advances in data-centric technology, […]

Once used exclusively by Toyota for long-term strategic planning, Hoshin Kanri underwent a major transformation in 2006. Under the guidance of the Toyota Institute, it evolved into the foundation of the Toyota Lean Management System. Today, every activity within that system is aligned to and driven by Hoshin Kanri, turning strategy from a static document into a dynamic, […]

Session Three of Four: Masterclass Series with Isao Yoshino Session One – June 18: A Rare Conversation with Isao Yoshino – 40-Year Toyota Leader & Lean Pioneer(Completed – Thank you to all who attended!) Session Two – July 30: Characteristics of Successful Business Style – Japan and USA: The Case of NUMMI Session Three – August 27: Hoshin […]