Attended an AWS Seminar (Chicago Section) this past Tuesday "Implementing Lean Manufacturing in a Welding Environment" Presenter and speaker was David Landon the current President of the AWS.
The seminar was excellent and David did a great job! The seminar was held at Pipefitters Local 597, Mokena, IL.
Anyone out there that is in a manufacturing environment and thinking of implementing Lean/5's  should keep a look out for this seminar, not sure if there is more to come...

Thanks