Michael Toth is a senior IP team workflow analyst specializing in Lean manufacturing assessments, workflow automation and waste reduction. With 37 years of industry experience, he began his career as a Production Print Service Engineer and advanced to his current national role through continuous education and a commitment to excellence. His expertise in both print manufacturing and information technology enables him to analyze and streamline entire workflows. This skillset has been instrumental in implementing automation and efficiency improvements for organizations such as the Defense Logistics Agency, USDA, Grifols Pharmaceutical and PostcardMania. By applying Lean processing tools, Michael systematically identifies all processes—both value-added and non-value-added—within print production environments to pinpoint opportunities for optimization and improvement.