This “hands-on” interactive workshop is the critical first step toward understanding the global language and principles of Lean. Participants will learn and apply the concepts of Lean Manufacturing by building circuit boards in a simulated manufacturing setting, through a four-round exercise which provides the setting and experience for continuous improvement by applying Lean Manufacturing principles and practice in reducing the 8 wastes. Lecture and hands-on simulations introduce Lean Tools and techniques that improve productivity, quality at the source, service, and workforce.

Learn The Following

• Standardized Work
• Visual Signals
• Point of Use Storage
• Line Balancing
• Batch-Size Reduction
• Pull Systems - kanban
• 5S Workplace Organization
• Cellular Manufacturing

Benefits of LEAN

Companies that embrace Lean have experienced significant results. Numerous surveys of these companies have reported major sales growth and market share gains based on reduction in cycle times, improved on-time deliveries, utilization of floor space, WIP reductions, improvements in quality, machine availability, reduction in setup and changeover time, reduced scrap and rework.