Session Title

IDEAS-The Driving Force of Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas

Session Abstract

Mitsubishi Power Systems, Americas is using their IDEAS Program to document, track and implement continuous improvements generated by the MTWI Program. The true foundation of our business is our Employees. Our IDEAS program first brought the team together by seeking continuous improvement without monetary rewards. The IDEAS Program helped develop an atmosphere of teamwork and shared goals. This enabled MPSA to implement the first TWI Programs, Job Relations and Job Instruction. The IDEAS Program helped determine JI events. JI helped establish Standard Work. Job Methods completed the cycle of Ideas, team building, improved instructions and continuous improvement. The IDEAS Program and MTWI have become the way of running business at MPSA.
 

Specific Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this session, participants will learn…

• How to establish an effective IDEAS Program

• The relationship between JR, JI, and JM is perpetuated by a robust IDEAS Program

• How to build a strong foundation for Continuous Improvement and maintain interest
  in TWI

Target Audience

Presenter Biography

John Barrett is the Operations Manager for the Component Overhaul and Repair Facility for Mitsubishi Power Systems in Orlando. He has full P&L responsibility for all product that is repaired at the Orlando Service Center and is currently leading the effort to apply lean principles to continuously improve the repair processes of turbine components. John holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering (Magna Cum Laude) from Drexel University and an MS in Operations Management from Kettering University. He is currently certified by the Society of Manufacturing Engineering (SME) in Lean Principles and by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Six Sigma Black Belt.