Session ID:

VS3-07

ln Beginner/Intermediate

Rapid Lean Implementation the Alaris Medical Systems story
From red to black to red

How rapid lean implementation along with a significant cultural change took Alaris Medical systems from $500 million in debt to sustained profitability in less than two years. This presentation will cover lessons learned as well as the impact of measuring what is important to success. This presentation will cover KANBAN implementation as well as visual systems and their impact on performance and moral. I will present ideas on team construction and management for a cross functional and highly effective group to lead the production floor.

Focused on the high-growth healthcare market, Cardinal Health has built the industry's broadest suite of products and services that help improve quality, safety and efficiency all along the chain of care. With our unparalleled resources, expertise and proprietary offerings, we deliver integrated solutions that are innovative and practical. To our customers, this means we help them focus on what matters most - improving people's lives.

Gene Streicher, Director, Materials Management

Gene Streicher is retired from the Navy with a background in Nuclear Physics and electrical Engineering.

Gene has six years with Sony in multiple roles including production manager and new product design. Gene also has seven years with Cardinal health in increasing roles of responsibility.

Gene is a member of the Industry Advisory Committee for the University of California, San Diego.