Russell Watkins is the co-founder of Sempai®, assisting organizations that are serious about improving their business performance. He has held operations, materials and lean methodology positions within the automotive, aerospace, and construction equipment sectors. Russell's lean work has taken him to showrooms and boardrooms around the US, China, India, Japan and South America. He has worked as a consultant to the Toyota group for 10 years, created the JCB Production System and established Lean Academies for global manufacturing businesses valued at two billion dollars. He is also leading a digital start up focused on lean methodology skills, while helping manufacturers with his keen eye in identifying and supporting Industry 4.0 opportunities. Russell is the author of "Adventures in Leanland" and has also served as a panelist and awards judge.