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
2025 Company Tours & Consortia Events
2025 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.
Tour Capacity: 50
Long pants, closed-toe shoes.
Safety glasses will be provided.
Please note, only U.S. citizens are allowed to attend this tour.
Watlow Company Tour
Watlow Company Tour
November 6, 2025
8:00 - 11:30 AM
November 6, 2025
8:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: 12001 Lackland Road
St. Louis, MO, United States 63146
Location: 12001 Lackland Road
St. Louis, MO, United States 63146
About the tour
About the tour
Watlow is excited about the opportunity to host an on-site tour to take you through its advanced Technology and Development Center, revealing how innovative ideas are transformed into commercialized thermal solutions.
Agenda:
7:45AM - 8:00AM: Arrive and pick up visitor badges
8:00AM – 8:30AM: Intro and Watlow Way Overview
8:30AM – 11: 00AM: Tour
Group 1 – Digital Transformation – Digital Value Stream Maps (Arena Simulation Software)
Group 2 – Digital Transformation – Artificial Intelligence (Glean Chatbot)
Group 3 – Advanced Manufacturing – Process Control (Ignition Software)
Group 4 – Lean Culture – Shop Floor Problem Solving
Group 5 – Continuous Improvement – Layered Gemba Process
11:00AM-11:30 AM: Feedback and Q&A
About Watlow
About Watlow
Watlow’s global headquarters, located in St. Louis, Missouri, serves as the central hub for the company’s engineering innovation, strategic leadership and global operations. Designed to foster collaboration and drive technological advancement, the facility houses executive leadership, corporate functions and advanced research and development labs. It reflects Watlow’s commitment to delivering high-performance thermal systems and solutions across a wide range of industries. The headquarters also plays a critical role in unifying the company’s global presence, supporting manufacturing and customer engagement across North America, Europe and Asia.
Tour Coming Soon! The Boeing Company Dec 2025
Tour Coming Soon! The Boeing Company Dec 2025
AME Featured Events
AME Featured Events
THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS FLOW SOLUTIONS: YOUR PATH TO OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS FLOW SOLUTIONS: YOUR PATH TO OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
PREVIEW AT ST LOUIS CONSORTIA
PREVIEW AT ST LOUIS CONSORTIA
January 15, 2026 9:00 - 11:30AM
January 15, 2026 9:00 - 11:30AM
Woodard Cleaning and Restoration | 9308 Manchester Road | St Louis, Missouri
Woodard Cleaning and Restoration | 9308 Manchester Road | St Louis, Missouri
The Association for Manufacturing Excellence is proud to welcome Rami Goldratt, CEO of the Goldratt Group to Washington! Join us for an in-person only two-hour preview into Goldratt’s Obstacles to Flow Program - learn how to unlock performance and growth by identifying and breaking bottlenecks!
This is a preview of Goldratt’s Obstacles to Flow Program, a Theory of Constraints-based workshop bringing growth and stability to companies while enhancing harmony across all aspects of the organization. The two-day workshop is scheduled for February 24 and March 19, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, the 2025 AME International Conference host.
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.
More information and registration coming soon.
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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