LEAN PARTNERSHIP -COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Trainers for the one day workshops are experienced lean consultants who will provide an in-depth introduction, simulations and hands-on applications in each course. This “learn-do-apply” approach gives workshop participants a good working knowledge of the various lean techniques and ways to implement them in their own work settings.

Introduction to Lean Principles
Provides an overview of the organizational applications and benefits of lean principles and practices. Participants will experience a variety of lean tools and simulation exercises, and identify possible applications in their own organizations. Srategies for implementing lean principles in organizations will be discussed.

5S—Visual Controls
Presents the rationale and value of visual workplace organization and 5S processes (Sort, Set-In-Order, Shine, Standardize, & Sustain). Participants will learn techniques for creating a visual workplace, methods and tools for implementing a standardized workplace, and strategies for sustaining workplace changes from initial communication through implementation and process auditing.

Value Stream Mapping
Presents techniques to identify and map the information and material flow for a business or production process in order to assess the value it adds to the product. Participants will use current and future value stream mapping techniques to streamline work processes and reduce wastes in order to cut lead times and reduce operating costs. Applications to various types of organizations will be discussed.

Lean Office
Provides an overview of lean concepts, and their application to office, support and administrative processes. Participants will be introduced to specific lean concepts, and apply them in a simulated office kaizen event. The use of office Value Stream Maps will reinforce their importance in improvement initiatives.

Mistake Proofing & Workplace Standards
Introduces approaches to detecting defects and the benefit of implementing mistake proofing throughout the organization. In addition, approaches to collecting and developing the very best work/performance methods and applying them to their tasks will be introduced. Participants will learn everyday mistake proofing devices and methods to identify, prioritize and implement them and how to minimize process variation to improve safety, teamwork, training, and overall productivity.

Cellular/Flow Systems
Identifies the benefits of cellular or flow processes as compared to traditional production and business approaches. Participants will learn techniques, measurement processes and support systems needed to design and implement the most efficient combination of equipment, materials and processes to maximize value-added activities and minimize waste.