The Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Decatur Chapter #58

Further Information on AME

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), founded in 1985, is a not- for-profit organization whose Mission is: To inspire a commitment to global enterprise excellence through shared leaning. We are practitioner-based. All events and workshops focus on hands-on application of principles and education. AME publishes the award-winning Target magazine. We also sponsor or co-sponsor two major conferences annually. Our website can be found at www.ame.org

SME members can join AME for one year for $88, or two years at $169 - a savings of over 30%. Students also qualify for a discount. Not yet a member of either society? Join both and receive a combined discount on your membership dues. For more information on AME, visit their Web site at www.ame.org. Ready to join now? Click here for a joint SME - AME membership application.

AME’s Midwest Region Calendar 2005 Event Schedule

Month Event Type Board Member

February Visual Factory Workshop Ralph

February Visual Factory Networking Dinner Cheryl

March Value Stream Mapping Workshop Brian

April Lean 101 Workshop Mike

May Kaizen Blitz Workshop Pete

June Lean Office Workshop Gary

July China - Threat or Opport. Seminar Ralph

July Golf Outing Networking Outing

August Demand Pull Systems Workshop Duke

September Lean Purchasing Seminar Ken

October Design for Lean Workshop Karl

November Boston Conference

December Off