Lean Excellence Student Competition

• Teams must consist of 4 students and a coach
• All team members must volunteer throughout Lean Solutions Summit
• Apply Lean tools as a team and demonstrate clear process transformation
• Most importantly: Have fun, learn, and lead the Lean way!

Student formed teams will use a catapult system to observe and collect process data. The teams will then be challenged to create the most standardized and repeatable process they can develop throughout the competition. As a team they will be working together to identify and reduce variation in a fun competitive setting! Teams will be scored on their use of the methods, the results of their catapult throws, their ability to work together as a team, and more!

• All student team members and coaches will receive complimentary tickets to the Grand Rapids Summit.
• Note: Lodging arrangements and associated costs are the responsibility of the participants.

Real-World Experience with Real Impact

• Hands-On Learning: Apply Lean principles in a dynamic, live environment—no textbooks, just teamwork and action.

• Skill Building: Hone critical skills like collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement.

• Professional Networking: Connect with industry professionals, Lean practitioners, and potential mentors at the Lean Solutions Summit.

• Stand Out: Add a powerful experience to your résumé that demonstrates initiative, leadership, and applied learning.

• Free Summit Access: Receive complimentary tickets to the first two days of the Summit (a $100 value).

• One Year MLC Membership: All students will receive an one-year student membership (a $60 value) and join our growing lean community.

Showcase and Develop Your Top Talent

• Elevate Your Program: Highlight the strength of your Lean, Business, Engineering, or Operations curriculum through student performance.

• Industry Engagement: Build connections with Lean-focused employers, organizations, and potential internship or job partners.

• Recruitment Advantage: Position your institution as a leader in hands-on, applied learning and continuous improvement education.

• Faculty & Staff Involvement: Coaches can observe students in action, support development, and gain valuable professional connections themselves.

• Free Summit Access for Coaches: Receive complimentary tickets to the summit (a $370 value).
• One Year MLC Membership: All coaches will receive an one-year individual MLC membership (a $120 value).
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