Lean Enterprise Basics

Lean Enterprise Basics
This introductory fast-paced workshop is tailored for individuals who will be helping their organization to make the transition to a lean operating philosophy. It explains the history, basic principles, terminology and philosophies of lean. It also provides guidelines for value stream mapping and converting a process to a lean operation.
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TARGET AUDIENCE COURSE LENGTH      
Open to everyone who wants to know what Lean is and how to apply it. Those who want to separate fact from fiction about this straightforward, disciplined approach to waste elimination through a culture that seeks to "accomplish more with less" in today’s environment.  Length: 1 Day
Time: 8:00 - 4:30

Objectives:

Understanding the language of "Lean" and the why and how this has become a proven approach that aligns everything in the business to deliver increasing customer value. Elimination of waste and deficiencies has become the mantra of "doing more with less" in today’s competitive world.

Note: If you would like some hands-on experience in Lean principals, you may want to register for our 1-day Kaizen Event workshop to better understand what the typical 5-day Kaizen event entails.

Topics Covered:

· Eliminate waste, add customer value, and improve performance

· History (TPS House)

· Lean DefinitionsLean and its CI process counterparts

o 6 Sigma

o TQM

o TOC

o ISO 9000

o BPM

· Understanding Lean Basics

o Value Stream

o Flow

o Pull and TAKT Time

o Kanban

o Kaizen

o Visual Management

o 5S

o JIT

o Jidoka

o Lean "Toolbox"

o Standard work and measurement

o Andon Boards

o Management Tools

o Gemba

· Foundational wisdom

o Customer

o Waste (7 most common plus some more!)

o Value added

o MUDA: Type I and Type II

o Respect for people (culture) and Quality at the source

Start Date End Date Price City State  
10/13/2010 10/13/2010 $425.00 Minneapolis MN Register
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