LEAN 101
FOR FOOD AND AG BUSINESSES
Monday, September 29, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
MWED
44 2nd Ave W.
Kalispell, MT 59901
LEAN 101: TRAINING FOR FOOD AND AG BUSINESSES
Discover how LEAN principles can help your food and agriculture organization improve, and learn how to apply these principles through hands-on experiences in a fun, engaging and eye-opening workshop.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Participants leave this workshop with the knowledge and ability to implement basic LEAN at their business.
√ Organizations will strengthen their competitive advantage, provide opportunities for higher workforce engagement and retention, accelerate growth, and improve profits.
√ Employees will gain new skills valuable to their employer.
Skills and tools learned lead to:
• Cost reduction
• On-time delivery improvement
• Inventory/WIP reduction
• Quality improvement
• Culture of continuous improvement
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Owners, Managers, Supervisors, Contributors
Production
Shipping and Logistics
Office/Administration
Operations and Maintenance
All Company/Organization Sizes (Small to Large)
All businesses
This training is available free of charge, but spaces are very limited.
RICH TURNER

With 20+ years of diverse leadership experience, Richard, a former US Marine Corps officer, has successfully navigated combat operations, consulted for Fortune 100 companies, and launched startups. Specializing in manufacturing consulting, he drives client success through process optimization, strategic development, cost reduction, and scalable growth.
Rich in Thought Consulting brings over 20 years of experience providing strategic operational leadership in volatile situations. We collaborate with entrepreneurs and business executives who want to map out a new business strategy, identify critical vulnerabilities and strengths, compare growth options, and implement cost-reduction strategies. We leverage a unique breadth of leadership roles in small businesses, a Fortune 100 company, and the Department of Defense to help business leaders maximize ROI, optimize operations, enhance culture, and inspire their teams through synergistic leadership.
