About the Center for Operational Excellence

The Center for Operational Excellence connects business leaders and educators driven to achieve competitive advantage through excellent processes across the enterprise.

As a COE member, faculty and staff at Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business recognize you’re already a major player in your industry committed to high performance and continued growth. But you want to get better, and that’s why we strive to give you the tools to …

• Access Fisher faculty committed to fueling your lean journey with their thought leadership, industry research and expertise.
• Build a vision for operational excellence through close contact with high-ranking executives from successful lean enterprises.
• Connect with peers in fellow member companies to share ideas on neutral territory.

"Fisher is really well-connected across a diverse set of industries and geographies. ... It is a fabulous opportunity for us to tap into local thought leadership in the operational excellence space and expand our network."

Bill Owad, Senior Vice President
Cardinal Health