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SUMMARY:Lean + Leadership For Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:6-month Leadership Development Series for Manufacturing Supervisors\nStrengthen supervisory skills\, improve team effectiveness\, & embed Lean principles into daily leadership practices.\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nStronger leadership influence & self-awareness\nClear\, effective communication\nConfidence in difficult conversations\nPractical coaching & delegation tools\nLean problem-solving\, prioritization\, & goal-setting\n\nThis program is ideal for: \n\nNew & emerging supervisors building leadership confidence\nExperienced supervisors refreshing leadership skills\nManufacturing managers & team leads\nBusiness owners and senior leaders & lean initiatives
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-leadership-for-supervisors4626/
LOCATION:Bel Brands\, 1313 34th Ave\, Brookings\, 57006\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 SLC Regional Lean Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our 8th Annual Regional Lean Conference on April 7\, 2026\, on the campus of Dordt University in Sioux Center\, IA \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the 2026 SLC Regional Lean Conference! Join us at Dordt University on April 7\, 2026 at 7:30 AM for a day filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This event is perfect for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of Lean principles and practices. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts. We can’t wait to see you there! #SLC2026
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/2026-slc-regional-lean-conference/
LOCATION:Dordt University\, 700 7th Street Northeast\, Sioux Center\, 51250\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Siouxland Lean Consortium":MAILTO:slcboard@siouxlandlean.com
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SUMMARY:Lean + Leadership For Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:6-month Leadership Development Series for Manufacturing Supervisors\nStrengthen supervisory skills\, improve team effectiveness\, & embed Lean principles into daily leadership practices.\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nStronger leadership influence & self-awareness\nClear\, effective communication\nConfidence in difficult conversations\nPractical coaching & delegation tools\nLean problem-solving\, prioritization\, & goal-setting\n\nThis program is ideal for: \n\nNew & emerging supervisors building leadership confidence\nExperienced supervisors refreshing leadership skills\nManufacturing managers & team leads\nBusiness owners and senior leaders & lean initiatives
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-leadership-4926/
LOCATION:Mitchell Chamber\, 601 N Main St\, Mitchell\, 57301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T164744
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SUMMARY:Lean + Leadership For Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:6-month Leadership Development Series for Manufacturing Supervisors\nStrengthen supervisory skills\, improve team effectiveness\, & embed Lean principles into daily leadership practices.\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nStronger leadership influence & self-awareness\nClear\, effective communication\nConfidence in difficult conversations\nPractical coaching & delegation tools\nLean problem-solving\, prioritization\, & goal-setting\n\nThis program is ideal for: \n\nNew & emerging supervisors building leadership confidence\nExperienced supervisors refreshing leadership skills\nManufacturing managers & team leads\nBusiness owners and senior leaders & lean initiatives
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-leadership-41426/
LOCATION:Thrive\, 803 E 4th St\, Yankton\, SD\, 57078\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T090000
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SUMMARY:Lean 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, one-day workshop designed to help manufacturers identify waste\, improve consistency\, and increase operational capacity.\n\n\n\nManufacturers today are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency\, reduce waste\, and do more with limited resources. Lean principles provide a proven framework for identifying inefficiencies and creating more consistent\, value-driven processes. This workshop is designed to give participants a practical\, working understanding of Lean they can apply immediately in their operations. \nLunch is provided\, and the workshop is designed for manufacturers\, supervisors\, and team members looking to strengthen operational fundamentals. \nParticipants will leave this workshop with a clear understanding of how to: \n\nIdentify waste within manufacturing processes\nCreate a more visual and transparent workplace\nImprove consistency through standardized work\nIncrease capacity by reducing batch sizes\nUnderstand the benefits of pull systems and flow-based production\n\nThis interactive session uses a unique simulation-based\, learn-and-do approach that allows participants to experience how Lean principles impact a manufacturing operation in real time\, helping translate Lean concepts into real-world application—making it easier for participants to take ideas back to their own facilities.
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-101-workshop-yankton-2026/
LOCATION:RTEC\, 1200 W 21st St\, Yankton\, 57078\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lean + Leadership For Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:6-month Leadership Development Series for Manufacturing Supervisors\nStrengthen supervisory skills\, improve team effectiveness\, & embed Lean principles into daily leadership practices.\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nStronger leadership influence & self-awareness\nClear\, effective communication\nConfidence in difficult conversations\nPractical coaching & delegation tools\nLean problem-solving\, prioritization\, & goal-setting\n\nThis program is ideal for: \n\nNew & emerging supervisors building leadership confidence\nExperienced supervisors refreshing leadership skills\nManufacturing managers & team leads\nBusiness owners and senior leaders & lean initiatives
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-leadership-for-supervisors-rapid-city-2026/
LOCATION:Phase Technologies\, 222 Disk Dr\, Rapid City\, SD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lean + Leadership For Supervisors
DESCRIPTION:**Updated date to April 28th**\n6-month Leadership Development Series for Manufacturing Supervisors \nStrengthen supervisory skills\, improve team effectiveness\, & embed Lean principles into daily leadership practices.\nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nStronger leadership influence & self-awareness\nClear\, effective communication\nConfidence in difficult conversations\nPractical coaching & delegation tools\nLean problem-solving\, prioritization\, & goal-setting\n\nThis program is ideal for: \n\nNew & emerging supervisors building leadership confidence\nExperienced supervisors refreshing leadership skills\nManufacturing managers & team leads\nBusiness owners and senior leaders & lean initiatives
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-leadership-for-supervisors-33026/
LOCATION:Casetta\, 201 W 37th St\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57105\, United States
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UID:10000016-1777453200-1777460400@sdmanufacturing.com
SUMMARY:Manufacturer's Regulatory Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:With SBA Regional Advocate\, Trent Staggs\nSponsored by \nU.S. Small Business Administration and\nSouth Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions\nManufacturers please join us if:\n\nFederal regulations impact your small business\nNeed assistance with federal agencies\n\nWednesday\, April 29\, 2026\n9:00 – 11:00 A.M.\nMaguire Water\n2001 E Robur Dr. in Sioux Falls\, SD 57104\nFOR MORE INFORMATION: contact Br**************@*BA.gov
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/manufacturers-regulatory-roundtable/
LOCATION:Maguire Water\, 2001 E Robur Dr\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57104\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260404T164744
CREATED:20260306T043914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T060313Z
UID:10000017-1777539600-1777546800@sdmanufacturing.com
SUMMARY:Agriculture Regulatory Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:With SBA Regional Advocate\, Trent Staggs\nSponsored by \nU.S. Small Business Administration and\nUSDA Rural Development\nProducers & Ag-Businesses please join us if:\n\nFederal regulations impact your small business\nNeed assistance with federal agencies\n\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026\n9:00 – 11:00 A.M.\nEven Farm\nInt. of SD HWY 19 & SD HWY 42\, 7 miles S of Humboldt\, SD\nFOR MORE INFORMATION: contact Br**************@*BA.gov
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/agriculture-regulatory-roundtable/
LOCATION:Even Farm\, 26512 456th Ave\, Humbolt\, 57035\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T150000
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CREATED:20260128T012034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T021517Z
UID:10000003-1781082000-1781103600@sdmanufacturing.com
SUMMARY:Lean 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, one-day workshop designed to help manufacturers identify waste\, improve consistency\, and increase operational capacity.\n\n\n\nManufacturers today are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency\, reduce waste\, and do more with limited resources. Lean principles provide a proven framework for identifying inefficiencies and creating more consistent\, value-driven processes. This workshop is designed to give participants a practical\, working understanding of Lean they can apply immediately in their operations. \nLunch is provided\, and the workshop is designed for manufacturers\, supervisors\, and team members looking to strengthen operational fundamentals. \nParticipants will leave this workshop with a clear understanding of how to: \n\nIdentify waste within manufacturing processes\nCreate a more visual and transparent workplace\nImprove consistency through standardized work\nIncrease capacity by reducing batch sizes\nUnderstand the benefits of pull systems and flow-based production\n\nThis interactive session uses a unique simulation-based\, learn-and-do approach that allows participants to experience how Lean principles impact a manufacturing operation in real time\, helping translate Lean concepts into real-world application—making it easier for participants to take ideas back to their own facilities.
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-101-workshop-mitchell-2026/
LOCATION:Mitchell Technical College – Nordby Trades Center Lecture Hall\, 1800 East Spruce Street\, Mitchell\, 57301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T090000
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CREATED:20260227T171443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T171703Z
UID:10000014-1784192400-1784214000@sdmanufacturing.com
SUMMARY:Lean 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, one-day workshop designed to help manufacturers identify waste\, improve consistency\, and increase operational capacity.\n\n\n\nManufacturers today are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency\, reduce waste\, and do more with limited resources. Lean principles provide a proven framework for identifying inefficiencies and creating more consistent\, value-driven processes. This workshop is designed to give participants a practical\, working understanding of Lean they can apply immediately in their operations. \nLunch is provided\, and the workshop is designed for manufacturers\, supervisors\, and team members looking to strengthen operational fundamentals. \nParticipants will leave this workshop with a clear understanding of how to: \n\nIdentify waste within manufacturing processes\nCreate a more visual and transparent workplace\nImprove consistency through standardized work\nIncrease capacity by reducing batch sizes\nUnderstand the benefits of pull systems and flow-based production\n\nThis interactive session uses a unique simulation-based\, learn-and-do approach that allows participants to experience how Lean principles impact a manufacturing operation in real time\, helping translate Lean concepts into real-world application—making it easier for participants to take ideas back to their own facilities. \nTo register\, contact Stuart Giere\n(320) 894-6464\nSt**********@*************ng.com
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-101-workshop-rapid-city-2026/
LOCATION:Phase Technologies\, 222 Disk Dr\, Rapid City\, SD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T150000
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CREATED:20260128T011507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T021457Z
UID:10000002-1785920400-1785942000@sdmanufacturing.com
SUMMARY:Lean 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, one-day workshop designed to help manufacturers identify waste\, improve consistency\, and increase operational capacity.\n\n\n\nManufacturers today are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency\, reduce waste\, and do more with limited resources. Lean principles provide a proven framework for identifying inefficiencies and creating more consistent\, value-driven processes. This workshop is designed to give participants a practical\, working understanding of Lean they can apply immediately in their operations. \nLunch is provided\, and the workshop is designed for manufacturers\, supervisors\, and team members looking to strengthen operational fundamentals. \nParticipants will leave this workshop with a clear understanding of how to: \n\nIdentify waste within manufacturing processes\nCreate a more visual and transparent workplace\nImprove consistency through standardized work\nIncrease capacity by reducing batch sizes\nUnderstand the benefits of pull systems and flow-based production\n\nThis interactive session uses a unique simulation-based\, learn-and-do approach that allows participants to experience how Lean principles impact a manufacturing operation in real time\, helping translate Lean concepts into real-world application—making it easier for participants to take ideas back to their own facilities.
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-101-workshop-sioux-falls-2026/
LOCATION:Sioux Falls – Exact Location TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164744
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T021547Z
UID:10000001-1794992400-1795014000@sdmanufacturing.com
SUMMARY:Lean 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on\, one-day workshop designed to help manufacturers identify waste\, improve consistency\, and increase operational capacity.\n\n\n\nManufacturers today are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency\, reduce waste\, and do more with limited resources. Lean principles provide a proven framework for identifying inefficiencies and creating more consistent\, value-driven processes. This workshop is designed to give participants a practical\, working understanding of Lean they can apply immediately in their operations. \nLunch is provided\, and the workshop is designed for manufacturers\, supervisors\, and team members looking to strengthen operational fundamentals. \nParticipants will leave this workshop with a clear understanding of how to: \n\nIdentify waste within manufacturing processes\nCreate a more visual and transparent workplace\nImprove consistency through standardized work\nIncrease capacity by reducing batch sizes\nUnderstand the benefits of pull systems and flow-based production\n\nThis interactive session uses a unique simulation-based\, learn-and-do approach that allows participants to experience how Lean principles impact a manufacturing operation in real time\, helping translate Lean concepts into real-world application—making it easier for participants to take ideas back to their own facilities.
URL:https://sdmanufacturing.com/event/lean-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Goss Opera Hall\, 100 East Kemp Ave\, Watertown\, 57201\, United States
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