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Understanding and Applying the Principles of Lean Manufacturing
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This workshop
uses an interactive manufacturing simulation as a catalyst for changing
deep-rooted beliefs, misunderstandings, and habits that create
obstacles to improving organizational performance. This simulation is a
hands-on learning experience that lets the participants practice making
decisions about plant operations. The object of the simulation is to
convert raw material into finished product that will satisfy customer
needs and return a profit to the corporation. In this seminar you will
learn and then immediately practice the following concepts:
- One piece flow
- Manufacturing cells
- Visual controls
- Push vs. pull systems
- Vendor – Supplier managed inventory
- Product design simplification and design for manufacturability
- Kanban
- Work flow layout and design
- Manufacturing metrics and performance measurement and management
Benefits
- Reduced costs
- Greater yields
- Reduced cycle times
- Reduced costs downstream
- Increased customer satisfaction
| Who should attend this training?
Executives,
managers, supervisors, and manufacturing employees who are committed to
learning and seeing the benefits of Lean Manufacturing. Additionally,
front and back-office employees who desire to grasp a fundamental
knowledge of Lean Manufacturing are encouraged to attend.
8 hours class time - 24-person class maximum
On completion of this training...
You will be able to put this practical skill to work immediately by:
- Identifying ways to immediately reduce waste
- Improve speed and reduce cycle
- See the benefits of product simplification and standardization
- See how to reduce inventory through practices that make sense
- Identify opportunities for cross skill and multi-skill implementation
- Driving employee involvement and participation in continuous improvement initiatives
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