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Chris Ortiz: Shingo Prize-winning author of 14 books on leadership, process improvement, and decision-making, and creator of the Paint It Red Philosophy. With 25+ years of experience in engineering, Lean manufacturing, maintenance excellence, and organizational leadership, he specializes in helping companies and individuals drive operational efficiency, eliminate waste, and create sustainable success. He has worked with businesses across North America and Europe, guiding executives, managers, and teams through leadership development, process optimization, and cultural transformation. Founder of Kaizen Assembly, a nationally recognized firm in Lean training and leadership strategy, I’ve spent decades helping organizations build high-performance teams and implement continuous improvement methodologies that increase productivity and profitability.