Lean Operations - Course Offerings
The training modules include:
Lean 101 - Principles of Manufacturing
Combined classroom and hands-on simulation of an operating
factory in a 1-day, 8-hour course.
The first step to learning the principles of lean manufacturing.
No previous experience is required. The course is a mix of
classroom and live simulation. Participants begin by manufacturing
simulated circuit boards in a traditional forecasted manufacturing
setting. The results of the first simulation round will provide
the basis for continuous improvement applying lean manufacturing
principles. Performance improvements are measured and compared
for improved results.
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Lean 202 - Value-Stream Mapping
This course teaches how to map the current state of
a product or process. This is a two-day, 16 hour course with
a field event. This also can be a 1-day 8-hour course without
the field event.
Learn how to create a map of an entire value stream. This
course teaches how to map the current state of a product or process.
Then with the current data determine the non value-added content
and map out the proposed future state. Participants will learn
the steps necessary to eliminate waste in the system using the power
of the value stream map to achieve an enhanced future state.
Real company examples and case studies are presented. Participants
will bring their own examples and create their own current and future
state maps.
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Lean 203 - Visual Workplace/ 5S
+ 1
A combined classroom and hands-on simulation
to enhance communication and productivity in a 1-day, 8-hour course.
This course will successfully teach how to transform a factory
into a place where messages concerning product quality, productivity,
schedule, and safety are accurately and rapidly delivered every
day. Participants learn methods to implement specific, easy
to access, visual systems to enhance communication and productivity.
Course participants go away with knowledge of what visual order
is and what the visual workplace looks like and how these concepts
work on the production flow. The course teaches how to deal
with resistance, develop checklists, and use a process map to drive
the process. Examples are taken from case studies of successful
companies are delivered.
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Lean 204
- Set-Up Reduction
A combined classroom and hands-on simulation to reduce
set-up time by applying Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) in
a 1-day, 8-hour course.
This course teaches the fundamental principles of set-up reduction.
The instructor will clearly define set-up and discuss reasons and
barriers to reducing set-up time. The course follows the principles
first expressed by Dr. Shigeo Shingo and his work in Single Minute
Exchange of Dies (SMED). Participants learn the standard methodology
in applying SMED to any type set-up industry.
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Lean 205 - Cellular Flow Manufacturing
A combined classroom and hands-on simulation to link
and balance operations, reduce lead times, minimize work in process,
and optimize floor space in a 1-day, 8-hour course.
This hands-on course teaches how to link and balance manufacturing
operations to reduce lead times, minimize work in process, optimize
floor space usage, and improve productivity. The instructor
leads the class through the 5-step process for designing and implementing
work cells.
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Lean 206 - Pull/Kanban Systems
A combined classroom and hands-on simulation to control
shop floor inventory and production schedules in a 1-day, 8-hour
course.
Students will learn how to control shop floor inventory and
production schedules by implementing pull systems. This course
teaches how to design and implement a visually driven, employee
controlled material replenishment system. Participants also
learn how to implement repetitive and non-repetitive pull systems,
to set up point-of-use material storage, to interface with planning
systems, and to balance lot sizes with capacity, not economic order
quantity.
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Lean 207 - Total Productive Maintenance
A combined classroom and hands-on simulation to proactively
maintain machines and equipmentat their peak productivity in a 1-day,
8 hour course.
This course offers the student a method to proactively maintain machines and equipment at their peak productivity. Participants come away with an understanding of TPM and it's five major components. Each student should understand how TPM increased overall equipment effectiveness and how it can help avoid interruptions to production. The course provides a deep understanding of the seven steps to process maintenance. Click here to register for this class.
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