John Veatch of Lean Concepts Inc. gave a presentation on lean manufacturing concepts and establishing world-class manufacturing practices. The presentation covered the history of lean from figures like Eli Whitney and Henry Ford to more modern contributors like Taiichi Ohno and W. Edwards Deming. It discussed the need for manufacturers to adapt from traditional push production to lean pull processes in order to eliminate waste. Core lean concepts like just-in-time, jidoka, production leveling, and visual management were explained. Tools for improvement such as value stream mapping, standardized work, and 5S workplace organization were also outlined to help manufacturers assess their current state and implement changes to achieve world-class efficiency and throughput.