This document summarizes two Lean initiatives at Loram: a receiving kaizen event and a proposed shipping kaizen event. The receiving kaizen aimed to streamline the receiving process to reduce handling of materials and travel distances. Goals were to reduce receiving time by 50% and reduce material travel and touches by 50% and 33% respectively. The event took place from 3/10/14 to 3/21/14 and involved creating a 5S area, mapping processes, and implementing visual controls and standard work. The proposed shipping kaizen aims to streamline shipping processes to reduce non-value added time by 50%. Goals are to designate space for work-in-process and finished goods, implement one