Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals

Description

A facilitated simulation based on the Toyota production system emphasizing principles and concepts. The interactive simulation allows participants to experience the effect and financial impact of implementing lean principles and concepts. Direct examples can be drawn from the work place.

Outcome Summary

Participant will be able to:

• Define 8 types of wastes (NACFAM QA 2, QA 12)
• Define and understand lean principles (NACFAM QA 2, QA 12)
• Define and understand lean concepts (NACFAM QA 2, QA 12)
• Recognize the impact of “lean” on the “bottom line” (NACFAM QA 3, QA 4)
• Relate lean principles and concepts to specific situations at your company (NACFAM QA 6, QA 12)

Recommendation

Management participation and involvement in the training ensures effectiveness and implementation. Management needs to be involved in developing and verifying outcomes. It has been effective to have a cross-section of your organization involved in this learning activity.

Who Should Attend

Management, supervisors, team leaders, team members

Length

3 to 6 hours

Prerequisites

Management commitment
Basic math

Learning Environment

Facilitated simulation
Excel spreadsheet
Flip charts
Overheads
Notebook with handouts

Maximum/Minimum Enrollment

16/6

Catalog Number

QUAL 116 Level 1
QUAL 216 Level 2
QUAL 316 Level 3