Some Recent AM&T Activities Promoting Growth, Collaboration and Innovation

Conducted Basic Project Management workshop at a company in Endicott. Trained six participants on basic project management methods as part of the 2014 CFA Training Award.

Conducted ISO 9001 Internal Audit at a company located in Rochester. There were minor findings and a summary report was prepared.

Provided Additional Quality Support to a company located in Endicott. Assisted with implementing opportunities for improvement from the AS9100c Surveillance Assessment in December 2015.

Conducted a Setup Reduction/ Quick Changeover workshop at an Elmira company. Trained six participants on SMED method and reduced setup times on the 200T Brake Press by 61%. This training was provided as part of the 2014 CFA Training Award.

Co-Sponsored and led a Pre-seed Workshop at Cornell University. Six teams of 5-8 people each spent a week assessing the commercial viability of bio-tech inventions that emerged from the university's research work. The workshop culminated with presentations to a feedback panel of investors.

Conducted a TWI Job Method Improvement workshop at an Endicott company. Three employees were trained in process improvement methods to build their supervisory skills.

Completed a five-day Setup Reduction event. The team challenged the current process and identified opportunities for improvement. The new setup process was designed, documented and its performance validated. The reduced setup will result in increased equipment capacity and productivity, and reduced inventory

Conducted a five-day order-to-delivery value stream mapping event on a major product family. It is anticipated that when implemented, the plan will result in a significant reduction in lead times, inventory, and floor space, and an increase in quality and productivity.

Conducted a five-day order-to-delivery value stream mapping event on a major product family. It is an­ticipated that when implemented, the plan will result in a significant reduction in lead times, inventory, and floor space, and an increase in quality and productivity.

Conducted a five-day New Product Development value stream mapping event with a team of ten people. It is anticipated that when implemented, the plan will result more effective product introductions which will improve on-time deliveries and reduce wastes.

Conducted a five-day Leader Standard Work (LSW) event in Quality and Support Areas. The LSW will create greater process control, reduce variability, create stability and predictable outcomes, make abnormalities visible, and set clear expectations; and most importantly, create a platform for individual and organizational learning.

Provided ISO 9001 consultation to Genesee Global Group, located in Rochester, in preparation for their Registrar Surveillance Assessment.

Conducted an ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 internal audit at a Rochester firm. Minor findings were noted and a summary report prepared. Their Quality Management System was deemed compliant and effective.

Conducted two (2) 5S/Workplace Organization workshops at a company’s Welding and Shipping Departments. Trained 11 participants on the Lean 5S method and organized both departments. This training was provided as part of the 2014 CFA Training Award.

Briefed High Tech Rochester companies on the process of transitioning to the 2015 version of the ISO 9001 & 14001 Standards.

Conducted an Internal Audit at a firm located Ithaca. One nonconformance was noted and a summary report was delivered. Their Quality Management System continues to be compliant and effective.

Continued to work with the Work­force Development Institute and other economic development entities to maximize our impact on manufacturers in the Southern Tier. Assisted several companies with grant applications.

Completed project mentoring, monitoring and advising local manufacturer for Lockheed Martin under the US Department of the Navy Protégé Program.

Worked with, and attended multiple meetings with the NYS Rail & Bus Supply Chain Advisory Group to support Rail/Bus segments of the Transportation Cluster.

Assisted a Binghamton company with preparation and documentation for AS 9100 certification effort.

Conducted Internal Audits and Management Reviews at companies in Hammondsport, Bainbridge, Hornell, Elmira, Endicott and Endwell.

Conducted Pre-Assessment Audits at companies in Norwich and Endicott.