Date and Time
Friday May 16, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location
OCED
204 South 1st Ave.
La Grange, KY 40031
Fees/Admission
Free for Chamber members
Contact Information
Kara Sanders
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Description
Turning Chaos into Clarity: Lessons from Toyota
A Free Live Training Event for Oldham County Businesses
Is your team constantly reacting instead of improving?
Does every day feel like a fire drill?
Learn how the principles behind the Toyota Production System can bring structure, calm, and daily progress to your operations.
Join us for a discussion led by John Allen, former Toyota Manager of Training and Development and a key leader in launching Toyota’s first North American plant. John is the founder of Total Systems Development (TSD) and will be joined by his son, Ryan Allen, creator of CIWerx—a field-based lean transformation program built specifically for small and mid-sized companies.
CIWerx brings Toyota’s proven practices to your shop floor with practical coaching, targeted training, and systems that work in the real world.
What You’ll Learn
- How Toyota systematically created reliable daily execution and accountability
- How to build a system that results in daily problem-solving & continuous improvement
- The daily routines that separate reactive operations from proactive ones
- How your company can participate in the CIWerx improvement program
About CIWerx
CIWerx is a local lean training and coaching program designed to help Oldham County businesses become more competitive, more stable, and more connected. Delivered on-site and through community events, it brings together leaders, managers, and teams to solve problems, share ideas, and strengthen operations.This discussion is the first in a series of sessions offered to Chamber members. Attendees will have the opportunity to join future sessions or explore discounted participation in a pilot group of local companies.
Bonus: Free Calibrate Lean Systems & Culture Assessment
Attendees can request a free Calibrate assessment, a Toyota-aligned on-site evaluation conducted by TSD experts. Calibrate provides:
- A snapshot of your current operational and cultural maturity
- Clear, actionable recommendations based on lean benchmarks
- A written report to guide your planning with no obligation
- Discounts on services
Who Should Attend
- Business owners and executives
- Plant and operations managers
- Supervisors, team leaders, HR, and continuous improvement professionals
Event Details
Hosted at: Oldham Chamber and Economic DevelopmentFriday, May 16th
12:00 PM
Free for Chamber Members
Lunch Provided
Let’s Build a Stronger Local Business Community—Together
This is more than training. It’s the first step in building a community of practice in Oldham County, where local companies grow stronger by learning from each other.Presented by:
TSD
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