Companies actively engaged in Lean offer a treasure trove of information when it comes to their respective Lean journeys. Benchmarking these companies brings you new ideas, an affirmation of your current practices, and an opportunity to be spurred on and take next steps in your own organization. To that end, we are continuing to bring you monthly tours so you can take advantage of this knowledge base. Each plant tour offers a unique opportunity to dialog with peers from across industries and functions about best practices, challenges and solutions to moving your organization forward.

LEAN MANUFACTURING PLANT TOUR

Join the Maryland World Class Consortia for an engaging plant tour at Pompeian in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1906 and farmer-owned, Pompeian is dedicated to helping people eat, live, and feel better every day. Guided by our three core values, Lead with Heart, Pursue Excellence, and Dare to Be Bold, the company is committed to raising standards and making a meaningful impact across three key areas:

Pompeian applies Lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement, with a strong focus on sustainability and quality. As a member of the Maryland World Class Consortia, Pompeian actively embraces Lean practices, using Kaizen to drive ongoing improvements across its facility. During this tour, you’ll gain firsthand insight into how Lean tools have strengthened efficiency, quality, and safety—and how Pompeian is leveraging these principles to develop its workforce for the future.

Agenda (Subject to change):

9:00 - 9:15   Introduction/Refreshments

9:15 - 9:45   Lean journey 

• 9:15 – 9:25 - The Lean Journey
• 9:25 – 9:35 - Sustainability practices & waste reduction
• 9:35 – 9:45 - Training & continuous improvement

9:45 - 11:15 Tour   

11:15 - 11:30 Tour Debrief 

11:30 - 12:30 Wrap Up/Lunch/Networking – Everyone to join in & discuss with MWCC & wrap up!

If you have any special dietary requirements, please contact us, and we will do our best to arrange alternative selections.

Substitutions for registrants permitted. No refunds.