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Mark DeLuzio inducted into the Shingo Prize AcademyMark C. DeLuzio, President of Lean Horizons Consulting, LLC, has been recognized by the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing for his dedication to the pursuit of Lean world-class manufacturing practices. Mr. DeLuzio was inducted into the Shingo Prize Academy on March 29, 2007. The Shingo Prize Academy is an impressive list of individuals who have distinguished themselves in the area of manufacturing excellence. Members serve as promotional ambassadors for the Shingo Prize and its activities.
About the Shingo PrizeThe Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing is named for Japanese industrial engineer Shigeo Shingo who distinguished himself as one of the world’s leading experts in improving manufacturing processes. Dr. Shingo has been described as an “engineering genius” who helped create and write about many aspects of the revolutionary manufacturing practices which comprise the renowned Toyota Production System. The Shingo Prize is regarded as the premier manufacturing award recognition program for North America. As part of the Shingo Prize mission and model, the Prize highlights the value of using lean/world-class manufacturing practices to attain world-class status.
About Mark DeLuzioDirectly mentored by the originators of the Toyota Production System (TPS), Mark C. DeLuzio has directed the implementation of Lean principles and strategies globally for more than 15 years. Mr. DeLuzio founded Lean Horizons Consulting in 2001. Formerly as Vice President and Corporate Officer of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), Mr. DeLuzio led the corporate-wide implementation of Lean and designed what is known today as the Danaher Business System (DBS). In 1988, as Chief Financial Officer at Danaher's Jake Brake® division, Mr. DeLuzio implemented one of the first Lean accounting processes in the USA. He was also instrumental in developing Jake's first zero-defect manufacturing process for Toyota's Hino Motors. Mr. DeLuzio holds two undergraduate degrees in business, an MBA in Operations Management, a Certificate in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
