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Operational Excellence: Lean Tools in the Grain Industry (Room Convention Center - 103)

23 Mar 20
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice

Lean is a business philosophy focused on maximizing customer value by eliminating waste. While these ideas originated in automotive manufacturing, they have been successfully applied to multiple industries, including agriculture. This session will introduce the basics of Lean Thinking with emphasis on examples of its application to the Grain Industry. Learn how Lean is being applied to the business of storing, moving and processing grain in the largest agriculture coop in the US.