Be a part of the manufacturing renaissance in St. Louis
Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
Be a part of the manufacturing renaissance in St. Louis
Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
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Embrace People-Centric Leadership & Operational Excellence
Is your company located in the St. Louis area and committed to continuous improvement? Are you seeking ways to accelerate your improvement journey, deliver better value to your customers, and engage your workforce?
Join the AME St. Louis Consortium today and become part of a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and collaborative learning. Consortium membership is open to companies from any industry (manufacturing, health care, financial services, software, distribution, information technology, and more) in the St. Louis area with a desire to share and learn to become part of this practitioner-to-practitioner network. Leverage collective resources and knowledge and improve your approach to improvement
AME Vision: A manufacturing renaissance driven by people-centric leadership coupled with enterprise excellence.
AME Mission: To inspire a commitment to enterprise excellence through experiential learning by bringing people together to SHARE, LEARN & GROW
AME Values: Volunteerism, Practitioner Focused, Integrity & Trust, and a Passion for Excellence
Company Tours & Consortia Events
Company Tours & Consortia Events
Consortia Members attend all St. Louis Consortium events free of charge!
Consortia Members attend all St. Louis Consortium events free of charge!
Get the latest updates on what's next at AME STL Consortia right here.
Get the latest updates on what's next at AME STL Consortia right here.
AME Featured Events
AME Featured Events
AME Company Tour: Essex Industries
AME Company Tour: Essex Industries
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Essex Industries
Essex Industries
7700 Gravois Road
7700 Gravois Road
St. Louis MO, United States 63123
St. Louis MO, United States 63123
Essex Industries is excited about the opportunity to host an on-site tour. Key takeaways will include how Essex effectively implemented 5S and Standard Work in the Machine Shop and how AI and automation is being implemented at Essex.
Tour Capacity: 40
Closed-toe shoes.
Safety glasses will be provided.
Please note, only U.S. citizens are allowed to attend this tour.
AME Tour Essex Feb 2026.pdfMidwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference (MAM)
Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference (MAM)
February 23–25, 2026
Branson, MO
February 23–25, 2026
Branson, MO
The Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference (MMTS&C) is the regional manufacturing event of the year, bringing together hundreds of manufacturing professionals for two days of networking and learning.
The Midwest Manufacturers Trade Show & Conference (MMTS&C) is the regional manufacturing event of the year, bringing together hundreds of manufacturing professionals for two days of networking and learning.
- 150+ exhibitors | 850+ attendees | 4 keynotes | 20 breakouts
- 5 tracks: Leadership, Economy, Workforce/HR, Operations & Innovation, Marketing
- Includes Coolest Things Made in Missouri Awards & MO MFGs Hall of
Fame
Fame
- 25% off for AME Members – use code AME26
THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS FLOW SOLUTIONS: Your Path to Operational Excellence
THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS FLOW SOLUTIONS: Your Path to Operational Excellence
February 24 & March 17, 2026
February 24 & March 17, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Woodard Cleaning & Restoration
Woodard Cleaning & Restoration
9490 Watson Rd
9490 Watson Rd
St. Louis, Missouri 63126
St. Louis, Missouri 63126
This two-day in-person workshop is designed to prepare your organization with the Theory of Constraints (TOC), focusing on reducing throughput, eliminating and reducing operational constraints. It is best suited for teams, inclusive of senior managers and executives, in order to obtain cross-functional buy-in necessary to remove systemic obstacles to flow.
In the two full-day sessions on February 24 and March 17, you will: Identify the key constraints in your operations:
Learn how to address these constraints to achieve operational excellence.
Learn to leverage the operational excellence for healthy and sustainable growth.
Hands-on application of TOC to your home environment.
Recommended reading; "The Goal" by Eli Goldratt
Between sessions 1 & 2: Touch points are available with the Goldratt Consulting team to support the applied analysis of your home environment.
Exclusive TWI Collaboration Event for Consortium Members
Exclusive TWI Collaboration Event for Consortium Members
March 5–6, 2026
March 5–6, 2026
- March 5: 12:45 PM–4:50 PM
- March 6: 10:00–11:20 AM
Woodard Cleaning & Restoration
9490 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126
Join us for a two-day, practitioner-led workshop focused on leadership, storytelling, and learning from real-world operations. Hosted at Woodard Cleaning & Restoration, this interactive experience features presentations and Q&A sessions with industry leaders from McKee Foods, Story Construction, Cambridge Air Solutions, and Helena Industries.
Day one concludes with a leadership session, Leading “Work”: From Inside Out and Outside In, led by Dave Hyem, retired Vice President from Boeing.
Day two wraps up with closing discussions focused on key learnings and next steps.
AME Lean Certification
AME Lean Certification
AME Lean Certification is based on a common structure across all levels. Each belt level within AME’s program is evaluated based on three criteria:
AME Lean Certification is based on a common structure across all levels. Each belt level within AME’s program is evaluated based on three criteria:
Basic requirements
Leadership skills
Lean tools proficiency
As participants advance through each belt, they may also achieve Tool Belt certifications focused on specific lean tools at each level.
As participants advance through each belt, they may also achieve Tool Belt certifications focused on specific lean tools at each level.
Who should participate in Yellow Belt workshops and certification?
Who should participate in Yellow Belt workshops and certification?
Individuals starting their lean journey who demonstrate knowledge and initial practical experience in lean. Offered monthly virtually or on-site.
Individuals starting their lean journey who demonstrate knowledge and initial practical experience in lean. Offered monthly virtually or on-site.
2026 AME Back to Basics Summit
2026 AME Back to Basics Summit
Wednesdays in March 2026
Wednesdays in March 2026
March 4th
March 11th
March 18th
March 25th
Virtual Event
Virtual Event
The Back to Basics Summit, a virtual event offered every Wednesday in March, is designed to empower individuals at all levels of their lean journey.
CONFERENCE PRICING
CONFERENCE PRICING
NOV 1 - DEC 31, 2025: $1,500
NOV 1 - DEC 31, 2025: $1,500
JAN 1 - MAR 31, 2026: $1679
JAN 1 - MAR 31, 2026: $1679
APR 1: $1,869
APR 1: $1,869
2026 October 26–29
2026 October 26–29
JOIN US AT THE MILWAUKEE AME 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
JOIN US AT THE MILWAUKEE AME 2026 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI
The world of enterprise excellence is evolving fast!
AME’s annual flagship event will take you on a deep dive into emerging trends and practices to support you on your enterprise excellence journey through peer-led sessions, live tours and collaborative discussions.
Interested in joining? Get an introduction to the AME St. Louis Consortium and learn more about the benefits, offerings and more.
Interested in joining? Get an introduction to the AME St. Louis Consortium and learn more about the benefits, offerings and more.
Contact Jonathan Jones, AME St. Louis Consortium facilitator, at jonathan@jonathanjonesconsulting.com or 314-608-0783
Newsletter Archive: Insights & Updates
Newsletter Archive: Insights & Updates
Visit the AME St. Louis Consortia Newsletter Archive, your go-to resource for staying informed on the latest industry insights, success stories, and LEAN strategies from our community. Each month, we compile valuable content to keep you connected with the continuous improvement efforts of local companies.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW TO THE CONSORTIA?
NEW TO THE CONSORTIA?
Empowering Excellence Together
Empowering Excellence Together
Become part of a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and collaborative learning with a desire to become part of a practitioner-to-practitioner network.
ST. LOUIS CONSORTIUM MEMBER COMPANIES
ST. LOUIS CONSORTIUM MEMBER COMPANIES
We are excited to have you as part of the AME St. Louis Consortium and look forward to the opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow with your organization.
We are excited to have you as part of the AME St. Louis Consortium and look forward to the opportunity to Share, Learn and Grow with your organization.
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