Summary

This workshop and simulation game is an ideal introduction to Lean Manufacturing. In it, participants operate a simulated factory and then redesign it with newly learned Lean Manufacturing principles. The participants then operate their new factory to measure, see and experience the results. 

The seminar explains basic principles, elements, techniques and how they interact. It provides the emotional and intellectual framework for understanding Lean.

Participants Will Learn…

• How the core disciplines of Lean Manufacturing eliminate waste.
• Why inventory plays such a central role.
• How cellular manufacturing results in less handling, faster throughput, higher productivity and better quality
• How to design a basic workcell.
• Why One-Piece Flow is advantageous.
• SMED and how to setup fast and consistently.
• Why fast, predictable setups smooth production and reduce inventory.
• Why work teams and workcells reinforce one another.
• What teams need for success.
• How to use Kanban.
• Why simple, visual kanban often outperforms a  computer.
• How Six Sigma cuts cost and prevents defects.
• How Process Improvement Teams reduce cost and increase quality.

What this training covers:

 ·         Introduction to Lean – what is it, where did it come from and its philosophy

·         The 7 wastes what are they and how to identify them

·         What is 5S and why is it essential in any Lean deployment

·         Visual management and how to use it in your business

·         Mistake Proofing – how to stop issues from arising

·         What is Kanban and how to use it

·         What is Setup Time Reduction and how to use it

What you will learn:

 ·         To introduce the concepts of Lean

·         To provide an overview of the key principles of the 7 Wastes

·         To provide an awareness of 5S and visual management

·         To provide an introduction to Poka Yoke or mistake proofing

·         To provide awareness of some key Lean tools such as Reducing Setup Time and Kanban

·         To understand how Lean can help your organisation

 Who should attend:

·         Executive team members looking to agree a preferred process improvement approach

·         Groups of Departmental Managers and Team members about to be involved in Lean implementation in their area