Integrating LEAN with Performance Excellence (PEx) and Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Robin Ploss, Principal Industrial Engineer, Corning Incorporated
Robin will be presenting on a successful integration model that uses LEAN, PEx and TOC to define significant manufacturing improvement opportunities, tied to strong financial performance that is currently being deployed in one of the company’s largest divisions. The presentation will look at the common themes that lead to successful integration of these industrial technologies, as well as where and how to know when to dive into the specific applications of each toolset that are unique. Understanding the financial impact to the business is key to this integration, and part of the presentation will be focused on re-thinking the high-level financial elements that are important to delivering consistent results.
Robin Ploss is an award-winning DMAIC Black Belt, LEAN SME and TOC JONAH, with over 35 years of manufacturing, information technology, and supply chain management experience at Corning Incorporated and Pall Trinity Micro. Robin’s experience includes project management, from project conception through proposal development and execution, as well as functional management in division engineering, IT, and supply chain roles. Robin earned his Master’s degree in Engineering from Cornell University, Black Belt certification from Corning, and JONAH certification from the Avrahim Goldratt Institute (AGI). Robin is currently active on Corning’s LEAN advisory board, and on several manufacturing process improvement projects throughout Corning’s diverse businesses.
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 6:45-8:00pm
Where: WebEx Virtual Meeting - WebEx Meeting Request will be sent at or before March 24
Register by Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:00 noon