(Reliable Plant: Columbus, OH) -- One week from now Lean Manufacturing 2009 kicks-off in Columbus, Ohio at the Columbus Convention Center. It's one of five co-located conferences at Reliable Plant 2009, Sept. 1-3.

• More than 90 sessions, case studies, and keynotes
• More than 100 exhibiting companies
• Hear about world-class lubrication practices—selection, storage, handling, and dispensing.
• Case studies documenting successes, failures, and new ideas for lean program design and implementation
• Learn how to achieve more efficient-energy consumption.
• Find out how to significantly reduce maintenance and operating costs.
• Learn to make better decisions and manage risk.
• See how safety improvements can increase your productivity and profitability.

Opening keynote speaker: Mike DaPrile, vice president, Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 a.m., "Toyota's Vision: Reliability Based on All-Encompassing Continuous Improvement"

These five co-located conferences are designed to equip your team with the strategies and tools for a strong manufacturing foundation:

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