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Canon Demonstrates the Value of Lean Document Principles for the Manufacturing Industry at APICS 2016MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- While leading manufacturers embrace lean principles for production processes, this is not always the case across the rest of their organizations. Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will help demonstrate the value of Lean Document Processes at the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) 2016 conference taking place at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., from September 25 to 27. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the APICS Learning Tracks panel discussion, taking place Monday, September 26 from 2:30-3:45 p.m., to learn how their business can benefit from the advantages of lean document processes. Based on research conducted by the MPI Group, a Next Gen Manufacturing research company, Canon and MPI will discuss how lean principles, combined with imaging technologies, can help manufacturing and supply chain professionals improve document workflows, protect confidential information, improve document efficiency and reduce waste. Those in attendance will also hear how applying these principles has assisted Quantum Rehab, a global healthcare mobility company and division of Pride Mobility. "Quantum Rehab is dedicated to delivering the best possible complex rehab product solutions for each unique individual. With hundreds of options available for each wheelchair design, it's imperative that the user manuals are not only customized, but accurate," said Jay Brislin, vice president, Quantum Rehab. "Leveraging Canon's technology and integrating lean best practices into our manufacturing process has not only helped ensure that we deliver quickly for our customers, but that we deliver it right the first time." "The quantity of data and documents in today's modern manufacturing environment is unprecedented," said John Brandt, chief executive officer and founder, The MPI Group. "However, by applying the principles of lean management to document and data flow, businesses can improve productivity and security." In addition to the seminar, Canon, as a Silver Sponsor of the conference, will also exhibit workflow solutions at booth #401 to help the manufacturing industry optimize document business processes and learn how to help strengthen their business. Document Security Features Help Reduce Waste and Costs Document Workflow Efficiency "In today's fast-paced manufacturing environments, lean document solutions can help drive value for businesses and their customers," said Dennis Amorosano, vice president, Business Imaging Solutions Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Our dedication to lean document processing demonstrates Canon's commitment to providing our customers, like Quantum Rehab, with tools to help simplify today's complex business issues." For more information about lean document processes, visit www.usa.canon.com. About Canon U.S.A., Inc. †Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Availability, prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. *Canon offers security features that can help your business. Many variables can impact the security of your devices and data. Canon does not warrant that the use of its features will prevent malicious attacks, or prevent misuse of devices or data or other security issues. Nothing herein should be construed as legal counsel or regulatory advice concerning customers' compliance with laws related to privacy and security. Customers must have their own qualified counsel determine the feasibility of a particular solution as it relates to regulatory and statutory compliance. Some security settings may affect device functionality or performance. You may want to test these settings before deploying them in your environment to ensure you understand their effects. Canon U.S.A. Web site: For sales information/customer support:
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