“The conference was well thought out and each presenter’s structured session was beneficial to any Lean/Six Sigma practitioner or facilitator. The transfer of knowledge between SMEs was a plus, and I am looking forward to the next conference.”
Deanie L. Kitchens,
Operations Analyst-Lean Deployment
The Boeing Company
“ Likely one of the best conferences on Lean that I have ever attended.”
Randy Lowe, Lean Coordinator
Mills Manufacturing
“ Very informative and enlightening. I’m sure I can take away several points made in the various performances and apply them within our organization.”
Maureen Farmer, Production Supervisor
Parker Hannifin Corporation
“ I was impressed with the caliber of professionals presenting the material. They spent time describing the rocky roads as well as the successes. This is content I can actually use.”
Mark Volesky, Sr. Consultant
Dakota Manufacturing Extension, Partnership
“ A very thorough conference. It covered a broad variety of Lean topics. Many excellent charts and graphs were discussed.”
Joe Grippo, Production Engineer
Pioneer Aerospace
“Clemson University is obviously a leader in Lean Six Sigma and brings out some of industry’s biggest names. I loved the plant tours. I never dreamed I could see one of Lockheed Martin’s F22 Raptors on an assembly line! It was great to participate and learn from those who are doing this well.”
Tony Satcher, Supply Chain Manager
Jarden Consumer Solutions
“This was the most beneficial conference I have participated in during my entire career.”
Jeff Robson, Director of Supply Chain
Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
“Three years later and we are still referring back to portions of the workbook we were given as part of the conference proceedings.”
Greg Van Grinsven,
Project Manager, John Deere
“Great job! The speakers spoke from their own experience and knowledge. They were down to earth with their presentations. This conference is one of the most interesting that I have ever attended. Our company is several years into the Lean journey and this conference has been very effective for me.”
Joe Venable, Executive Vice President
Alice Manufacturing Company, Inc.
“The conference was very informative and well presented by competent, interesting speakers. I gained many ideas to take back to my company.”
Kenneth Adams, Commodity Specialist
Elster Electricity, LLC
“I look forward to seeing a schedule of future conferences. This was a valuable experience, and I will have others within our company attend future conferences.”
George Cazaliet, Plant Manager
Albany International
“This conference has supplied our group information and knowledge we plan to bring back to our Six Sigma/Lean activities. It has brought fresh ideas into our organization. Extremely well done.”
Michael Shipman, Master Black Belt
Caterpillar, Inc
“What I liked about the conference was the quality of the speakers and the depth of their knowledge. Also, it was well organized and the presenters were all practicing experts.”
John Beardsley. Executive Director
Central Kentucky Special Education Cooperative
“Excellent – we came with a group of 19 people and really appreciate the fact that Clemson worked with us to provide an
area for the team to debrief after each day!”
Al Drinkwater, Plant Manager
Albany International
