Ireland & UK
“As we are bringing the year to a close, we have been reviewing our successes in Alcon during 2008. One notable success this year was the roll out of Lean in the organization. I would like to thank both the Leading Edge Group and Joe O'Callaghan for supporting us in achieving this goal. Joe O’Callaghan has worked with us to complete extensive training in Lean concepts and practice. Our Alcon management team benefited from the Executive Overview of Lean; we have also benefited from two groups of employees who have very successfully completed the Lean Green Belt certification program.”
“Joe is an extremely competent trainer, who was able to explain the concepts in easily understood terms. He uses a wide range of examples to illustrate how Lean is put into practice. I believe that a key skill is his ability to engage all students and make learning enjoyable. The format of on-line learning combined with face-to-face instruction with the trainer worked very well. It has helped us make significant improvements in our business, and has empowered our staff to practice continuous improvement. I recommend this training approach and trainer very highly”
Operations Manager, Alcon Laboratories Ireland Limited
“Thanks to the Leading Edge Group, and in particular to the senior consultant assigned to us Joe O’Callaghan, for the training and hands-on consultancy in Lean 5S and fast changeovers. Joe O’Callaghan is an engaging trainer gets the team interested and actively participates in supporting implementing improvements. He is well able to explain what Lean involves and has a library of practical examples of how Lean tools work in practice. I consider that Joe's key strengths are his high energy levels and infectious enthusiasm for Lean. I recommend Joe O’Callaghan without reservation”
HR Manager, Teleflex Medical
“We commenced our Lean Journey in Kerry Foods, Charleville at the start of 2007. The Leading Edge Lean Green Belt program was challenging but extremely beneficial to the team of managers that participated in the course. We have successfully deployed some of the Lean tools and practices that we studied in the program. As a result, we have now rolled out the Lean initiative across the entire site. One of the most important factors in a Lean implementation is the selection of a site 'Lean Champion' who helps to drive progress across all disciplines and departments”
Plant Manager, Kerry Group
USA
“The reason I used Leading Edge now and many times in my previous roles, is there specialised expertise and resource skills in business process re-engineering and change program management embracing the entire supply chain. The ability to respond to our needs at short notice and their flexibility and hands on practical approach, has been one of the success factors in delivering the new service logistics model for Dell”
Director, Dell Service Logistics-EMEA
“The Leading Edge commitment to the development of supply chain models, together with the skills and knowledge base of their people, has been the key strengths that we have leveraged over the past number of years.”
Senior Vice President - Worldwide Business Development, SalesLink Group, Canada
“Leading Edge Group consultants proved to be a very powerful asset in AFT's pursuit to transform its operations more efficiently in Montreal. Leading Edge's training was very comprehensive, easily understandable and concrete. Clear examples from the industry and numerous practical exercises helped our managers to understand the essence of Lean thinking. Phrases like eliminate waste and added-value have become a standard vocabulary in our operations.”
Director, Marketing and Business Development, Advanced Fiber Technologies (AFT), Canada
