The Performance Excellence Network is pleased to announce the next Lean Six Sigma Forum on Tuesday, October 22 from 9AM to 1PM, hosted by Hormel Foods Corporation in Austin.

During the discussion, Hormel, a multinational marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products, will be sharing their continuous improvement journey.  The interactive event will highlight the evolution of Continuous Improvement at Hormel, with a focus on the use of the DMAIC (Define – Measure – Analyze – Improve – Control) methodology to improve any processes from the shop floor to the backoffice.  The discussion will also include examples of how Hormel uses Catapult and other problem solving tools to identify and resolve process improvement opportunities.

The session will be hosted by Hormel at the Hormel Sales Cabin, a private, intimate location on the campus of Hormel.  Networking/breakfast begin at 8:30 on Oct 22, the program/discussion runs 9:00-12:00, which lunch/networking following from 12:00-1:00.  

Complete agenda:

8:30 – 9:00 am – Registration/Networking/Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 am – Welcome & Introduction to Hormel Foods Corporation
9:15 – 9:45 am – Continuous Improvement at Hormel
9:45 – 10:30 am – Teach Problem Solving & Variation using the Catapult
10:30 – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 – 11:45 – Problem Solving & Variation using the Catapult continued
11:45 – 12:00 – Hormel Foods Continuous Improvement Next Steps
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch/Networking (we could work in a panel discussion or a Q&A during lunch)

We look forward to seeing you then!

Cost is $150 for members of PEN ($300 for non-members). To register, email brian.lassiter@performanceexcellencenetwork.org.