An introduction to Lean

May 21, 2009

Applying lean Principles in a Job Shop Environment

About The Workshop
This 8-hour workshop will review Lean Principals in an interactive presentation and team activity format. These Lean Principals are then applied by participants working in a live factory simulation using low-volume/high-variety techniques.

About The Simulation
An initial factory production model is presented and participants are challenged to improve the operation by applying lean principals while working together, hands-on, in their respective roles in the simulation. By changing the model through application of lean principals, participants reinforce the effect of the changes. Data is logged on the effects of each round of lean changes to display cumulative operational and financial improvements.

Take-Away Values

• Understand how application of Lean Principals will reduce product lead time and costs while increasing service and quality.
• Understand why this is necessary in a global economy with rising competition and increased customer expectations.
• Empowerment and confidence to think in Lean terms and be an advocate for Lean improvements upon workshop completion.

Workshop Details

Price: $325 per participant payable prior to the workshop. 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM. Includes all workshop materials, beverages, continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Designed for 15-23 participants, so register early.