Region: UK

SHINGO Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Shingo Forum exists to encouraging the sharing of ideas and inspiration between organizations. This virtual networking group meets monthly and includes a guest speaker; interactive workshop and expert facilitation.

There is no cost to join, but to participate you need to have an interest in Continuous Improvement and Enterprise Excellence. If you are interested in registering for the Forum please do email info@shingoforum.org

Join Now

This monthly virtual forum will provide you with a chance to hear from Shingo Facilitators, Examiners and Award-Winners.

  • Benchmarking
  • Sharing ideas & Inspiration
  • Networking (in a fun way – no selling!)
  • Discounts to Best Practice Visits
  • Access to Webinar Recordings & Resources

Guest Speaker: TBC

Hosted By: John Quirke – Shingo Facilitator

SHINGO Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Shingo Forum exists to encouraging the sharing of ideas and inspiration between organizations. This virtual networking group meets monthly and includes a guest speaker; interactive workshop and expert facilitation.

There is no cost to join, but to participate you need to have an interest in Continuous Improvement and Enterprise Excellence. If you are interested in registering for the Forum please do email info@shingoforum.org

Join Now

This monthly virtual forum will provide you with a chance to hear from Shingo Facilitators, Examiners and Award-Winners.

  • Benchmarking
  • Sharing ideas & Inspiration
  • Networking (in a fun way – no selling!)
  • Discounts to Best Practice Visits
  • Access to Webinar Recordings & Resources

Guest Speaker: TBC

Hosted By: John Quirke – Shingo Facilitator

SHINGO Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Shingo Forum exists to encouraging the sharing of ideas and inspiration between organizations. This virtual networking group meets monthly and includes a guest speaker; interactive workshop and expert facilitation.

There is no cost to join, but to participate you need to have an interest in Continuous Improvement and Enterprise Excellence. If you are interested in registering for the Forum please do email info@shingoforum.org

Join Now

This monthly virtual forum will provide you with a chance to hear from Shingo Facilitators, Examiners and Award-Winners.

  • Benchmarking
  • Sharing ideas & Inspiration
  • Networking (in a fun way – no selling!)
  • Discounts to Best Practice Visits
  • Access to Webinar Recordings & Resources

Guest Speaker: TBC

Hosted By: John Quirke – Shingo Facilitator

SHINGO Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Shingo Forum exists to encouraging the sharing of ideas and inspiration between organizations. This virtual networking group meets monthly and includes a guest speaker; interactive workshop and expert facilitation.

There is no cost to join, but to participate you need to have an interest in Continuous Improvement and Enterprise Excellence. If you are interested in registering for the Forum please do email info@shingoforum.org

Join Now

This monthly virtual forum will provide you with a chance to hear from Shingo Facilitators, Examiners and Award-Winners.

  • Benchmarking
  • Sharing ideas & Inspiration
  • Networking (in a fun way – no selling!)
  • Discounts to Best Practice Visits
  • Access to Webinar Recordings & Resources

Guest Speaker: TBC

Hosted By: John Quirke – Shingo Facilitator

SHINGO Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Shingo Forum exists to encouraging the sharing of ideas and inspiration between organizations. This virtual networking group meets monthly and includes a guest speaker; interactive workshop and expert facilitation.

There is no cost to join, but to participate you need to have an interest in Continuous Improvement and Enterprise Excellence. If you are interested in registering for the Forum please do email info@shingoforum.org

Join Now

This monthly virtual forum will provide you with a chance to hear from Shingo Facilitators, Examiners and Award-Winners.

  • Benchmarking
  • Sharing ideas & Inspiration
  • Networking (in a fun way – no selling!)
  • Discounts to Best Practice Visits
  • Access to Webinar Recordings & Resources

Guest Speaker: TBC

Hosted By: John Quirke – Shingo Facilitator

SHINGO Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Shingo Forum exists to encouraging the sharing of ideas and inspiration between organizations. This virtual networking group meets monthly and includes a guest speaker; interactive workshop and expert facilitation.

There is no cost to join, but to participate you need to have an interest in Continuous Improvement and Enterprise Excellence. If you are interested in registering for the Forum please do email info@shingoforum.org

Join Now

This monthly virtual forum will provide you with a chance to hear from Shingo Facilitators, Examiners and Award-Winners.

  • Benchmarking
  • Sharing ideas & Inspiration
  • Networking (in a fun way – no selling!)
  • Discounts to Best Practice Visits
  • Access to Webinar Recordings & Resources

Guest Speaker: TBC

Hosted By: John Quirke – Shingo Facilitator

Lean Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Lean Forum exists to encourage the sharing of ideas on Best Practice, Continuous Improvement and lean through networking, visits and workshops.  We have groups in the Solent, Humber, West Midlands and South Wales but in this virtual world we are extending invites to companies across the UK & Ireland.

Guest Speaker: TBC

Topic: Reflection & Celebration

The meeting will be delivered via Zoom.

Lean Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Lean Forum exists to encourage the sharing of ideas on Best Practice, Continuous Improvement and lean through networking, visits and workshops.  We have groups in the Solent, Humber, West Midlands and South Wales but in this virtual world we are extending invites to companies across the UK & Ireland.

Guest Speaker: TBC

Topic: Reflection & Celebration

The meeting will be delivered via Zoom.

Lean Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Lean Forum exists to encourage the sharing of ideas on Best Practice, Continuous Improvement and lean through networking, visits and workshops.  We have groups in the Solent, Humber, West Midlands and South Wales but in this virtual world we are extending invites to companies across the UK & Ireland.

Guest Speaker: TBC

Topic: Reflection & Celebration

The meeting will be delivered via Zoom.

Lean Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Lean Forum exists to encourage the sharing of ideas on Best Practice, Continuous Improvement and lean through networking, visits and workshops.  We have groups in the Solent, Humber, West Midlands and South Wales but in this virtual world we are extending invites to companies across the UK & Ireland.

Guest Speaker: TBC

Topic: Reflection & Celebration

The meeting will be delivered via Zoom.

Lean Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Lean Forum exists to encourage the sharing of ideas on Best Practice, Continuous Improvement and lean through networking, visits and workshops.  We have groups in the Solent, Humber, West Midlands and South Wales but in this virtual world we are extending invites to companies across the UK & Ireland.

Guest Speaker: TBC

Topic: Reflection & Celebration

The meeting will be delivered via Zoom.

Lean Forum Virtual Meet-Up

About the visit

The Lean Forum exists to encourage the sharing of ideas on Best Practice, Continuous Improvement and lean through networking, visits and workshops.  We have groups in the Solent, Humber, West Midlands and South Wales but in this virtual world we are extending invites to companies across the UK & Ireland.

Guest Speaker: TBC

Topic: Reflection & Celebration

The meeting will be delivered via Zoom.

Lean Forum Charitable Sector Virtual Group

About the visit

About 15 years ago we founded a networking group called the LEAN Forum® to encourage the sharing of ideas and inspiration on Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking.
The LEAN Forum is a not-for-profit network that has grown to over 400 members located across the UK, Europe, and the USA.   A number of our members operate in the charity/third sector and have asked if we could consider creating a group that specifically engages and supports Charitable organisations in their Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking journey.
This initial kick-off meeting will be on the 22nd November 2022 at 2-3pm GMT. 
At the initial meeting we will be looking to establish agreement on the networks purpose and vision, governance, format/content, and the frequency of the networking sessions.  To reiterate, the network would be free to attend, and run on a not-for-profit basis.
 
Based on the success of the LEAN Forum®, we believe this new network could make a very positive impact on your charity and support your teams develop their skills. 
 
If you believe this network would be of value to your organisation but feel others are better placed to attend, then please feel free to share this link.

Lean Forum Charitable Sector Virtual Group

About the visit

About 15 years ago we founded a networking group called the LEAN Forum® to encourage the sharing of ideas and inspiration on Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking.
The LEAN Forum is a not-for-profit network that has grown to over 400 members located across the UK, Europe, and the USA.   A number of our members operate in the charity/third sector and have asked if we could consider creating a group that specifically engages and supports Charitable organisations in their Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking journey.
This initial kick-off meeting will be on the 22nd November 2022 at 2-3pm GMT. 
At the initial meeting we will be looking to establish agreement on the networks purpose and vision, governance, format/content, and the frequency of the networking sessions.  To reiterate, the network would be free to attend, and run on a not-for-profit basis.
 
Based on the success of the LEAN Forum®, we believe this new network could make a very positive impact on your charity and support your teams develop their skills. 
 
If you believe this network would be of value to your organisation but feel others are better placed to attend, then please feel free to share this link.

Lean Forum Charitable Sector Virtual Group

About the visit

About 15 years ago we founded a networking group called the LEAN Forum® to encourage the sharing of ideas and inspiration on Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking.
The LEAN Forum is a not-for-profit network that has grown to over 400 members located across the UK, Europe, and the USA.   A number of our members operate in the charity/third sector and have asked if we could consider creating a group that specifically engages and supports Charitable organisations in their Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking journey.
This initial kick-off meeting will be on the 22nd November 2022 at 2-3pm GMT. 
At the initial meeting we will be looking to establish agreement on the networks purpose and vision, governance, format/content, and the frequency of the networking sessions.  To reiterate, the network would be free to attend, and run on a not-for-profit basis.
 
Based on the success of the LEAN Forum®, we believe this new network could make a very positive impact on your charity and support your teams develop their skills. 
 
If you believe this network would be of value to your organisation but feel others are better placed to attend, then please feel free to share this link.

Lean Forum Charitable Sector Virtual Group

About the visit

About 15 years ago we founded a networking group called the LEAN Forum® to encourage the sharing of ideas and inspiration on Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking.
The LEAN Forum is a not-for-profit network that has grown to over 400 members located across the UK, Europe, and the USA.   A number of our members operate in the charity/third sector and have asked if we could consider creating a group that specifically engages and supports Charitable organisations in their Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking journey.
This initial kick-off meeting will be on the 22nd November 2022 at 2-3pm GMT. 
At the initial meeting we will be looking to establish agreement on the networks purpose and vision, governance, format/content, and the frequency of the networking sessions.  To reiterate, the network would be free to attend, and run on a not-for-profit basis.
 
Based on the success of the LEAN Forum®, we believe this new network could make a very positive impact on your charity and support your teams develop their skills. 
 
If you believe this network would be of value to your organisation but feel others are better placed to attend, then please feel free to share this link.

Lean Forum Charitable Sector Virtual Group

About the visit

About 15 years ago we founded a networking group called the LEAN Forum® to encourage the sharing of ideas and inspiration on Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking.
The LEAN Forum is a not-for-profit network that has grown to over 400 members located across the UK, Europe, and the USA.   A number of our members operate in the charity/third sector and have asked if we could consider creating a group that specifically engages and supports Charitable organisations in their Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking journey.
This initial kick-off meeting will be on the 22nd November 2022 at 2-3pm GMT. 
At the initial meeting we will be looking to establish agreement on the networks purpose and vision, governance, format/content, and the frequency of the networking sessions.  To reiterate, the network would be free to attend, and run on a not-for-profit basis.
 
Based on the success of the LEAN Forum®, we believe this new network could make a very positive impact on your charity and support your teams develop their skills. 
 
If you believe this network would be of value to your organisation but feel others are better placed to attend, then please feel free to share this link.

Lean Forum Charitable Sector Virtual Group

About the visit

About 15 years ago we founded a networking group called the LEAN Forum® to encourage the sharing of ideas and inspiration on Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking.
The LEAN Forum is a not-for-profit network that has grown to over 400 members located across the UK, Europe, and the USA.   A number of our members operate in the charity/third sector and have asked if we could consider creating a group that specifically engages and supports Charitable organisations in their Continuous Improvement and Lean Thinking journey.
This initial kick-off meeting will be on the 22nd November 2022 at 2-3pm GMT. 
At the initial meeting we will be looking to establish agreement on the networks purpose and vision, governance, format/content, and the frequency of the networking sessions.  To reiterate, the network would be free to attend, and run on a not-for-profit basis.
 
Based on the success of the LEAN Forum®, we believe this new network could make a very positive impact on your charity and support your teams develop their skills. 
 
If you believe this network would be of value to your organisation but feel others are better placed to attend, then please feel free to share this link.

Worldwide Fruit

About the visit

As our name implies, we are an international fruit marketing and distribution Company. We source products globally, from over 1000 growers worldwide ensuring continuity of supply 365 days of the year.

Established in January 2000, we are an award winning business supplying top quality fruit to the UK’s leading supermarkets. Specialising in apples, pears and avocados and with offices in Spalding, Lincolnshire and Whitstable, Kent, we employ 452 people and have a turnover of over £220 million per annum.

Product is sourced from top quality suppliers in the UK, New Zealand, South America, South Africa, USA and Europe. Our Packhouse at Spalding handles 4.4 million cases per annum which equates to 52.8 million packs.

We truly believe our employees are our greatest asset and are proud to have been awarded the Investors In People Gold Award, FPC Best Place to Work
Award and we have S A Partners Gold Accreditation.

Our four Company values were chosen in consultation with our people and they chose – Passion – Quality – Innovation – Together. Our Company mission is to be “Customers First Choice”. With the introduction of a coaching culture and the development of a lean production system,
continuous improvement is how we do business.

Visit in 60 seconds / Awards

Process Control…Flow…Visual Management…Strategy & Deployment…Communication Boards…Problem Solving Activities

Visit agenda

10.00  Arrival & Welcome

10.30 Lean & CI Journey – Team Insights/Development

11.00  Factory Tour (Gemba)​

12.30 Lunch​

13.45 Overview on Ent Ex System and Annual Objectives​

14.00 Ohno Circle Exercise (at the Gemba)​

14.30 Feedback​

15.00 Q&A and Close

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Princes Edible Oils Erith

About the visit

With a global supply network and a portfolio of branded and customer own brand products, Princes is one of Europe’s largest food and drink groups.

We specialise in sourcing and manufacturing quality products and, as a leading international grocery supplier, millions of consumers across Europe buy our brands and products every day.

Owned by Newlat Foods since 2024 the company continues to grow both organically and through acquisition.

Princes Food brands include: Napolina, C&D, Flora, Batchelors, Branston, Crosse & Blackwell, Jucee and Trex. Its own branded products are well established household names across the world.

The company’s vision is Delighting more people with more sustainable choices. They are proudly offering great tasting choices for everyone without costing the earth.

Visit in 60 seconds / Awards

Six Sigma…Lean Manufacturing…Visual Management…Quality…Employee Engagement…Just in Time…People & Engagement…Kanban…Process Improvement

Visit agenda

9.30  Arrival & Welcome​

09.45 Overview of Princes & Edible Oils​

10.15 Operational Excellence through Lean Deployment​​

10.40 Refreshment Break​

10.50 Site Tour/Taste Panel​​

13.00 Lunch & Networking​

13.40 Engaging People​​

14.00 Review & Feedback​

14.30 Close

NHS Blood and Transplant

About the visit

NHS Blood & Transplant employs over 5,000 people in over 200 locations across the UK. This remarkable organisation provides a blood and transplantation service  to  the  NHS,  looking  after blood donation services in England and transplant services across the UK. This includes managing the donation, storage and transplantation of blood,  organs,  tissues, bone marrow and stem cells, and researching new treatments and processes.

Manufacturing operations have been transformed in recent years and manufacturing and testing sites have been consolidated. A new, integrated  supply  chain  approach  has  helped  balance supply and demand.

This visit  is being hosted  at the manufacturing and  processing centre in Filton, Bristol  and    it will provide an insight into how this incredible organisation has developed and applied a programme of continuous improvement  within  a  diverse  and  highly  complex  organisation.  NHS Blood & Transplant has a unique role within the wider NHS of saving and improving lives through relationships and services delivered to both volunteer donors and hospitals.

During the visit you will:

  • Understand the NHS Blood & Transplant Continuous Improvement journey that has been supported by lean principles.
  • See first-hand how processes have been improved in different settings of manufacturing, laboratory and support functions using continuous improvement principles
  • Understand how continuous improvement functions are responding to business needs and cultural challenges.
  • Understand how the organisation’s external partnerships and exchange forums contribute to the continuation and development of best practice

Visit in 60 seconds / Awards

Lean Principles … Continuous Improvement … Cultural challenges … External partnerships

Visit agenda

10.00 Arrival and Signing In

10.15 Welcome & Introductions

10.40 NHSBT Filton – our Lean Journey

11.10 Virtual Reality – Vein to Vein

11:40 Tour of Manufacturing

12.30 Networking Lunch

13.15 Tour of Hospital Services

14:00 CI Academy

14.45 Q & A

15:15 Feedback session

NHS Blood and Transplant

About the visit

NHS Blood & Transplant employs over 5,000 people in over 200 locations across the UK. This remarkable organisation provides a blood and transplantation service  to  the  NHS,  looking  after blood donation services in England and transplant services across the UK. This includes managing the donation, storage and transplantation of blood,  organs,  tissues, bone marrow and stem cells, and researching new treatments and processes.

Manufacturing operations have been transformed in recent years and manufacturing and testing sites have been consolidated. A new, integrated  supply  chain  approach  has  helped  balance supply and demand.

This visit  is being hosted  at the manufacturing and  processing centre in Plymouth Grove, Manchester  and    it will provide an insight into how this incredible organisation has developed and applied a programme of continuous improvement  within  a  diverse  and  highly  complex  organisation.  NHS Blood & Transplant has a unique role within the wider NHS of saving and improving lives through relationships and services delivered to both volunteer donors and hospitals.

During the visit you will:

  • Understand the NHS Blood & Transplant Continuous Improvement journey that has been supported by lean principles.
  • See first-hand how processes have been improved in different settings of manufacturing, laboratory and support functions using continuous improvement principles
  • Understand how continuous improvement functions are responding to business needs and cultural challenges.
  • Understand how the organisation’s external partnerships and exchange forums contribute to the continuation and development of best practice

Visit in 60 seconds / Awards

Lean Principles … Continuous Improvement … Cultural challenges … External partnerships

Visit agenda

10.00 Arrival and Signing In

10.15 Welcome & Introductions

10.40 NHSBT Manchester – our Lean Journey

11.10 Virtual Reality – Vein to Vein

11:40 Tour of Donor Centre

12.30 Networking Lunch

13.15 Tour of Manufacturing

14:00 Tour of Hospital Services

14.45 Q & A

15:15 Feedback session

NHS Blood and Transplant

About the visit

NHS Blood & Transplant employs over 5,000 people in over 200 locations across the UK. This  remarkable organisation provides a blood and transplantation service to the NHS, looking after blood  donation services in England and transplant services across the UK. This includes managing the  donation, storage and transplantation of blood, organs, tissues, bone marrow and stem cells, and  researching new treatments and processes.

Manufacturing operations have been transformed in recent years and manufacturing and testing sites  have been consolidated. A new, integrated supply chain approach has helped balance supply and  demand. This has led to an increase in productivity since 2008/09 of 75% in manufacturing and 98% in  testing.

This visit is being hosted at the manufacturing and processing centre in Colindale, London and it will provide  an insight into how this incredible organisation has developed and applied a programme of continuous  improvement within a diverse and highly complex organisation. NHS Blood & Transplant has a unique  role within the wider NHS of saving and improving lives through relationships and services delivered to  both volunteer donors and hospitals.

During the visit you will:

  • Understand the NHS Blood & Transplant Continuous Improvement journey that has been supported by lean principles.
  • See first-hand how processes have been improved in different settings of manufacturing, laboratory and support functions using continuous improvement principles
  • Understand how continuous improvement functions are responding to business needs and cultural challenges.
  • Understand how the organisation’s external partnerships and exchange forums contribute to the continuation and development of best practice

Visit in 60 seconds / Awards

Lean Principles … Continuous Improvement … Cultural challenges … External partnerships

Visit agenda

10.00 Arrival and Signing In

10.15 Welcome & Introductions

10.40 NHSBT Colindale – our Lean Journey

11.10 Virtual Reality – Vein to Vein

11:40 Tour of Manufacturing

12.30 Networking Lunch

13.15 Tour of Hospital Services

14:00 Overview of Cord Blood Bank

14.45 Q & A

15:15 Feedback session

Princes Edible Oils

About the visit

With a global supply network and a portfolio of branded and customer own brand products, Princes is one of Europe’s largest food and drink groups.

We specialise in sourcing and manufacturing quality products and, as a leading international grocery supplier, millions of consumers across Europe buy our brands and products every day.

Owned by Newlat Foods since 2024 the company continues to grow both organically and through acquisition.

Princes Food brands include: Napolina, C&D, Flora, Batchelors, Branston, Crosse & Blackwell, Jucee and Trex. Its own branded products are well established household names across the world.

The company’s vision is Delighting more people with more sustainable choices. They are proudly offering great tasting choices for everyone without costing the earth.

Visit in 60 seconds / Awards

Six Sigma…Lean Manufacturing…Visual Management…Quality…Employee Engagement…Just in Time…People & Engagement…Kanban…Process Improvement

Visit agenda

9.30  Arrival & Welcome​

09.45 Overview of Princes & Edible Oils​

10.15 Operational Excellence through Lean Deployment​​

10.40 Refreshment Break​

10.50 Site Tour/Taste Panel​​

13.00 Lunch & Networking​

13.40 Engaging People​​

14.00 Review & Feedback​

14.30 Close