The KCOE Institute for Operational Excellence

"The problem is that companies have mistaken a particular set of lean tools for deep 'lean thinking.' Lean thinking based on the Toyota Way involves a far deeper and more pervasive cultural transformation than most companies can begin to imagine." - Jeffery Liker, The Toyota Way

What is the Institute for Operational Excellence?

KCOE has developed the Institute as a partnership between organizations and individual members lead by KCOE to learn, expand, and share ideas, beliefs, and tools of the operational excellence system. Operational Excellence and continuous improvement learning is delivered through:

• The annual North American Operational Excellence Summit; featuring experts like Jeffrey Liker, Mike Hoseus, David Meier, and John Nance
• Hands on workshops that cover lean tools and how to engage employees and team leaders in continuous improvement efforts for your organization
• Networking opportunities with other organizations who have found success implementing Operational Excellence