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Walt Willis VP Continuous Improvement

2. Personal Information. BS Mathematics, FHUBS Mechanical Engineering, UMMBA, MSUSix Sigma Blackbelt100 Kaizen TeamsHON (Shingijutsu)United Technologies. 3. MTD. Founded in 1932Headquartered in Valley City, OHPrivately ownedDiversified brandsCub CadetTroy-BiltYardmanRyobiPlants in U.

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Walt Willis VP Continuous Improvement

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    1. 1 Walt Willis VP Continuous Improvement

    2. 2 Personal Information BS Mathematics, FHU BS Mechanical Engineering, UM MBA, MSU Six Sigma Blackbelt 100+ Kaizen Teams HON (Shingijutsu) United Technologies

    3. 3 MTD… Founded in 1932 Headquartered in Valley City, OH Privately owned Diversified brands Cub Cadet Troy-Bilt Yardman Ryobi Plants in U.S., Mexico, Canada & Europe

    4. 4 History of Lean at MTD Benchmarking (1998) University of Michigan (1999) Kaizen at Tupelo, MS (2000) CAMP (2001) Six Sigma (2001) CAMP (2002) Simpler (2002 – present)

    5. 5 Startup Lessons Learned Choose an experienced Sensei Choose the correct improvement philosophy Communicate a consistent message often Gain top leadership commitment Empower employees Link and focus measurements

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