2026 Lean Alliance

What is the Lean Alliance?

The Lean Alliance is an annual membership program facilitated by NWTC, connecting businesses that embrace Lean principles to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Membership includes two to three in-person interactive discussions, sharing of success stories and challenges, and two local business site tours showcasing Lean and continuous improvement (CI) practices in action.

This annual membership is open to individuals from all industries and experience levels who are passionate about Lean principles and continuous improvement (CI).

How Can It Benefit You?

• Collaborate: Engage with industry experts and peers to share insights and strategies.
• Learn: Gain actionable ideas to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Innovate: Leverage shared knowledge to drive innovation and growth.
• Optimize: Improve processes and strengthen your CI culture through real-world examples.

2026 Schedule and Topics:

• Jan 23 – Strategy Deployment (Presenter: Packer Fastener)
• Mar 6 – Using BI for CI Data (Presenter: TBD)
• Apr 24 – Cadence Tour
• Jun 5 – Six Sigma Tools (Presenter: Dr. Andy Paasch, Instructor/Trainer - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College)
• Jul 24 – Luvata Tour
• Nov 13 – Emotional Intelligence & CI (Presenter: Katie Labedz, President/CEO - Learning to Lean)

All dates, times, and presenters subject to change.

Note: The fee listed below is per company, not per person. Your $975 membership allows up to five employees to attend.