Next WIN Session - March 26th.

The guest presenters for the next WIN session will be Pat Bennett (WIN) and Pat Regan (WIN). They will show a DVD that applies the principles of "LEAN" to the process of making Toast in the kitchen and will answer any questions afterwards. Lean Manufacturing is "A systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous improvement by flowing the product at the demand of the customer.” It is a business practice characterised by the endless pursuit of waste elimination. A manufacturer that is lean uses the minimum amount of materials, money, machines, space etc to get the job done on time and efficiently.


Pat Bennett provides consultancy services specialising in Continuous Improvement through the application of Lean Systems and World Class Manufacturing. Specialties include: Lean Systems and Technology; Project Management; World Class Manufacturing and Quality & Environmental Management Systems. He is a lead auditor with ISO Certification Body and GMP and Clean Room Systems/Controls.

Pat Regan has twenty years experience of working in an Irish SME in both manufacturing and distribution environments. He has been involved in all processes and at all levels along the supply chain and has held the roles Team Leader, Supervisor, Production Manager, Distribution Manager, Lean-coordinator, and Operations Manager. Pat has a Masters in Strategic Management (Lean Systems) and specialises in lean manufacturing which is looking at more efficient and effective ways of doing business.