2025 Association for Manufacturing Excellence
2025 Association for Manufacturing Excellence
International Conference in St. Louis
International Conference in St. Louis
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Gateway to the Future | OCT 6-9, 2025
Gateway to the Future | OCT 6-9, 2025
The 41st annual AME International Conference, Gateway to the Future, will highlight the lean journey of manufacturers and industry leaders in St. Louis.
The 41st annual AME International Conference, Gateway to the Future, will highlight the lean journey of manufacturers and industry leaders in St. Louis.
The best practices tours will feature companies from the St. Louis AME Consortia. Learn More About the Conference!
The best practices tours will feature companies from the St. Louis AME Consortia. Learn More About the Conference!
This unique annual event is a platform for learning and sharing, led by practitioners for practitioners, bringing together continuous improvement professionals from the front office to the front lines from every industry and corner of the earth.
See excellence in action on local tours and engage with fellow continuous improvement practitioners during presentations and interactive sessions. Hear from inspiring keynote speakers, grow your professional network and engage in educational workshops.
Learn best practices to make transformational changes in your organization.
CONNECT. EVOLVE. TRANSFORM.
Join us in St. Louis, Missouri for the 41st annual
AME International Conference
Join us in St. Louis, Missouri for the 41st annual
AME International Conference
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
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
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Consortia Members attend all St. Louis Consortium events free of charge! Contact us at stlameconsortia@gmail.com to receive event discount code to enter at registration.
2025 Company Tours & Events
2025 Company Tours & Events
AME Tours Best Practices Workshop
AME Tours Best Practices Workshop
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Woodard Cleaning & Restoration Headquarters
9490 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63126
Location: Woodard Cleaning & Restoration Headquarters
9490 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63126
About the Workshop
About the Workshop
The AME St. Louis Consortium invites you to the Best Practices Workshop designed to help you plan and host impactful, stress-free tours. Whether you're preparing for an AME Conference, a Consortia tour, or an informal peer-to-peer visit, this session will equip you with proven strategies and tools drawn from over five years of successful tour experiences.
This workshop is ideal for:
Leaders
Tour Project Managers
On-site Hosts
Bus Captains
Marketing & Communications Teams
We strongly encourage each participating organization to send at least two team members—more are welcome!
Workshop Objectives
Workshop Objectives
Share and apply tour best practices
Identify opportunities for improvement
Enhance the value of tours for attendees
Boost confidence and reduce stress for hosts
Create a shared FAQ and best practices document
Update Consortia Standard Work
Receive coaching on tour plans
Explore marketing and promotion strategies
What to Bring
What to Bring
A copy of your Tour Plan / Outline
Familiarity with the Tour Standard Work
Completed Tour Best Practices Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/r/grkfPAVCxn
Draft Agenda
Draft Agenda
Welcome / Safety Message
Introductions
Conference Overview: Where Tours Fit In
Review of Tour Standard Work & Best Practices
Tour Types: Consortia, Conference, Informal Role of the Bus Captain
Interactive Exercise: Company Triads & Tour Plan Review
Group Report-Outs: Best Practice Suggestions
Tour Marketing & Promotion Tips
Key Takeaways
Pluses / Even Better If’s
Close
Deliverables
Deliverables
For Consortia / Tour Teams:
Updated Consortia Tour Standard Work
Updated Conference Tour Standard Work
For Participants:
Notes to refine your tour plan
Marketing and promotion insights
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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