SEE LEAN IN ACTION
A guided look inside the Lamar manufacturing floor — where continuous improvement isn't a poster on the wall, it's what we do every day.
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(About the Tour)
Why come
to Lamar?
We've been on a lean journey for years — building visual management systems, standardizing work, running daily huddles, and tracking the metrics that actually matter on a manufacturing floor.
Our tours aren't polished presentations. You'll walk the floor while it's running, sit in on a team huddle, and ask whatever's on your mind. Leaders and operators are all part of the experience.
We host tours regularly — manufacturers, operations leaders, business owners from a range of industries. Whatever business you're in, the principles apply.
Our tours aren't polished presentations. You'll walk the floor while it's running, sit in on a team huddle, and ask whatever's on your mind. Leaders and operators are all part of the experience.
We host tours regularly — manufacturers, operations leaders, business owners from a range of industries. Whatever business you're in, the principles apply.
Trailers That Last
Lean is how we make that promise true every single day — not just when conditions are perfect.
People Who Care
Our tours are honest and unfiltered. You'll see what we're proud of and what we're still improving.
For God's Glory
We build and operate with integrity. That standard shows up on the floor, not just in our marketing.
Three hours.
Real results.
Live Production Floor
Walk active work cells while production is running. See visual boards, standard work, 3S, and improvement activity happening in real time — not staged.
Daily Team Rhythms
Observe how we run morning huddles, track KPIs, surface problems, and close the loop. The operating cadence that makes lean stick long-term.
Leadership Q&A
Get direct time with the people driving our lean transformation. No scripted answers — ask what worked, what failed, and what we'd do differently.
A morning well spent.
7:45 AM
Arrival & Welcome
Coffee, introductions, safety briefing
8:00 AM
Team Morning Huddle
Observe our daily production standup
8:20 AM
Lean Overview
Our journey, principles, and what’s driving results
9:00 AM
Production Floor Tour
All active cells, visual boards, and workstations
10:15 AM
Discussion & Q&A
Open conversation with the leadership team
11:00 AM
Tour Ends
Optional follow-up before you head out
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Location
7271 FM 38 N.
Sumner, TX 75486
Sumner, TX 75486
We're out in the country — deep East Texas. Give yourself extra time.
Nearest hotels: Paris, TX (~15 min)
From DFW Airport: ~2 hours
Parking: Free on-site
Tour days: Mondays & Fridays
From DFW Airport: ~2 hours
Parking: Free on-site
Tour days: Mondays & Fridays
Come Prepared
What to bring.
• Closed-toe shoes (required)
• Questions — lots of them
• Notebook or device for notes
• A camera or phone for photos
Safety glasses and ear protection provided. Coffee ready when you arrive.
Questions? info@lamartrailers.com
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