A SOLD-out summit featuring 200 global delegates will take place in Limavady in September hosted by clinical therapeutic seats manufacturer Seating Matters.
The “2 Second Lean Summit 2023” takes place in the Roe Park Resort on September 4 & 5 - just a week ahead of the US Investment Summit in Belfast.
It has received overwhelming interest worldwide with delegates travelling from Japan, India, Europe, Argentina, South Africa, North America and Australia.
The “2 Second Lean Summit” is an annual gathering of company leaders who are engaged in implementing lean to continuously improve the lives of their customers and colleagues in order to improve the world.
It is held in different locations around the world, and the summit host is specifically selected to showcase its efforts as a learning laboratory for other leaders.
The family-owned healthcare firm Seating Matters began its journey eight years ago when director Ryan Tierney, frustrated after with how the factory was running, discovered Paul Akers' ‘Fastcap Lean Tour’ on YouTube.
The video triggered a light bulb moment for Ryan, and Seating Matters now stands as an exemplar of world class lean manufacturing, hosting ‘Lean Made Simple’ tours with visitors from various industries making their way to Limavady to learn how these principles can be implemented into their organisation.
Ryan said: "We are delighted with the exceptional response to the summit, which has sold out. The interest highlights the importance of lean principles in elevating company culture and optimising manufacturing processes. We are proud to have the opportunity to facilitate this transformative experience."
The summit programme includes renowned speakers and thought leaders such as Masamoto Amezawa, former Toyota president and Lexus vice-president, and Paul Akers, founder of “2 Second Lean”.
Delegates will share their expertise and real-world experiences, providing invaluable insights into the empowering them to bring positive change to their organisations.
Stephen Kelly, chief executive of Manufacturing NI, said: “Securing this summit for Northern Ireland is a huge honour, and to have delegates travelling from across the world demonstrates the high esteem the team at Seating Matters are held in.
“Not only will delegates learn and share experiences with globally significant practitioners, but we also hope they will be inspired by our people, place and the unique manufacturing opportunity and consider Northern Ireland as a place to invest.”
For those unable to attend the summit, Seating Matters is offering Lean Made Simple tours for those who wish to visit a world class manufacturing facility where you can experience the power of lean, learn about their culture and implement it into your organisation. For more information visit www.leanmadesimple.com/
