The Iowa Lean Consortium is inviting presenters to submit proposals for breakout presentations at its 2025 Annual Conference on Oct. 23 in Altoona. Each year, the ILC Conference attracts hundreds of continuous improvement practitioners, leaders, change agents and their teams from all sectors of the economy, the announcement said. The ILC seeks breakout presentations that align with the principles of Lean: continuous improvement, change management and/or enterprise transformation. Priority will be given to proposals
Lean Techniques
September 5, 2024
Lean Techniques receives SOC 2 Type II compliance
Lean Techniques, a technology and management consultancy based in Johnston, announced it has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. SOC 2 is a framework developed by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants that reports on the controls a service organization has in place related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy. Through the audit process, an independent third-party auditor certifies that an organization’s security controls meet industry standards.
April 25, 2024
Lean TECHniques hosting inaugural Tech Trek Bike Ride May 10
Lean TECHniques will host its first Tech Trek Bike Ride, an event for cycling enthusiasts and casual riders in Waukee on May 10. There is an option of a 24-mile or 12-mile ride, both along the Raccoon River Valley Trail, followed by a happy hour. The 24-mile ride starts at 1 p.m.; the 12-mile ride starts at 3 p.m. To learn more or sign up, visit the event page.
October 19, 2023
Iowa ABI, Lean TECHniques holding webinar on digital transformation in manufacturing
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry and consulting company Lean TECHniques are hosting a webinar on Oct. 27 on the state of digital transformation among Iowa manufacturers. The webinar will start at 11 a.m. According to a 2023 Gartner report, 80% of CEOs in manufacturing report increasing digital technology investments to counter current economic pressures, but few of these initiatives are delivering the return on investment that executives expect.
January 20, 2021
Lean Techniques announces investment in Boon Logic
Urbandale-based software development firm Lean TECHniques announced investment in Boon Logic, an autonomous machine learning company. Boon Logic offers two autonomous learning products: Amber, a predictive maintenance monitoring system that detects performance anomalies in equipment, and Avis, a form of visual inspection and quality assurance for manufacturing. Boon Logic and Lean TECHniques are exploring opportunities to offer predictive analytics to other potential markets, including agricultural equipment, wearables, automotive engines and
December 31, 2020
Lean Techniques, ISU turn to augmented reality for rental navigation
Brandon Carlson is a software developer and the owner of short-term rental properties — and for the last few years, Carlson has gotten used to renters contacting him for help on odds-and-ends questions. Where are the grilling utensils? The linen closet? The trash bags? “Every time, I tell myself, ‘I should really put a sign up,’” said Carlson, founder of Urbandale-based software firm Lean Techniques. “Then I go to my
