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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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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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