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Purpose of Seminar:
Lean processes are changing businesses around the world through concepts, methods, and
techniques that create outstanding results and translate directly into bottom-line
profits. Based on the management philosophy of reduction of the “7 wastes”, when waste
is eliminated, quality is improved, time is decreased and cost is reduced.
This Lean Management course will provide a systematic approach for Lean implementation
practices, a toolbox of techniques for problem solving, continuous improvement, plus
practical advice on lean operations.
Whether you are considering initiating a Lean program, or the stage of its implementation,
or experiencing difficulties in achieving the expected targets, this is a practical and
hands-on course designed for you and your key people in the team to ensure you are on the
right track to gain real benefits from Lean improvements.
Who should take this course?
The course is designed for anyone who is concerned with continuous improvement, maintenance,
manufacturing and process excellence as well as technical professionals seeking cutting-edge
tools, proven approaches and real-world applications. This seminar is a must for anyone who
is involved in maintenance or manufacturing at industrial plants, utilities or commercial
facilities, including:
- Operations Managers
- Plant Managers
- Maintenance Managers
- Engineering Technicians
- Quality Managers
- Materials Managers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Production Managers
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will receive a personalized Certificate of
Completion and 1.6 CEU’s (Continuing Education Units) approved by the Maintenance
Training Association of the Americas indicating that the student has learned to:
- Develop a Lean Program for Their Facility
- Measure Performance in Order to Achieve Desired Outcome
- Create Value Stream Mapping
- Enhance the Responsiveness and Effectiveness of Material Flows
- Forecast Demands Accurately to Improve Scheduling
- Manage Your Workforce Effectively for Continuous Improvement
- Implement Rapid Process Improvements
- Identify Wastes and How to Eliminate Them
- Understand What in Needed to Sustain the Gains
Course Outline / Agenda
Through a mixture of presentations and discussions including group and individual
exercises, this 2 day intensive training course will provide a systematic approach
for Lean Management implementation practices applicable for both the manufacturing
and maintenance environment. The student will be provided with a toolbox of techniques
for problem solving, continuous improvement, plus practical advice ranging from
operating a Lean facility on a day-to-day basis to understanding how to sustain the
Lean program.
Overview and Expectations
Introduction to Lean Principle Applications In All Functions of An organization
Introduction to A Systematic Lean Implementation Approach
- Why Implementations Fail or Deliver Less Than Expected Results
Identifying the 7 Hidden Wastes and How Much they Are Costing the Organization
Waste of Motion
Waste of Transportation
Inventory Waste
- Waste of Waiting Time
- Overproduction Waste
- Waste of Defects and Rework
- Waste of Over Processing
Identify Potential Improvement Opportunities
- Personalizing the Training By Identifying Wastes Within Your Own Company (Breakout Exercise)
Dot Game Exercise, 1st Round
- Interactive Classroom Factory to Provide Problems Found In Most Processes
Introduction to Lean Basics; 5s & Visual Controls
Intro to Lean Manufacturing
Visual Controls
- Push Vs. Pull Production
- Single Piece Flow and Cellular
Manufacturing
Dot Game Exercise, 2nd Round
Value Stream Mapping
Quick Change-overs
Error Proofing
- How to Use Pok-Yokes to Help Workers Not Make Mistakes
Total Productive Maintenance
Kaizen Blitz or Rapid Improvement Process
Understanding the Process Variation
Managements Involvement In Supporting This Lean Manufacturing Initiative
- What Management Has to Do to Make these Changes Stick
Development of An Action Plan to Implement Lean Principles Across Your Organization
- Start to Develop A Plan That Outlines the Steps Needed to Implement Lean In Your organization
Developing A Road Map to Success For Lean Implementation
- Build a Road Map That Includes All of The Lean Practices and Design It to Fit Your Organization
What You Will Take Home
• American Trainco Seminar Manual - detailing all presentation
material covered in the class.
• Personalized Training Certificate with 1.6 American Trainco Continuing Education
Units for attending this two-day seminar, approved by the Maintenance Training Association
of the Americas.
• All the information you need from asking our instructors specific
questions about your own equipment or facility.
On Site and In House Training
You can bring the Lean Management
class or any American Trainco seminar to your plant
or facility for groups of generally 6 or more. We offer dozens
of courses covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance
management topics. Our expert instructors are among the most experienced
in the industry and can customize training to meet your specific needs
- whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that
focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training allows for
the most cost efficient training as it reduces the cost per employee
and limits the time required away from work.
Request a quote
for on site training
No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee
U.S. and Canada
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.
In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and your money will be promptly refunded.
International and Overseas
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a seminar, you can still make a reservation to hold your space in class. However, payment for international and overseas students must be made prior to the start of the seminar (in Dollars U.S.), and all seminar fees are non-refundable. Student substitutions can be freely made at any time prior to the start of the seminar. American Trainco’s Money-Back Guarantee does not apply for international and overseas registrations.
CEUs, Testing & College Credit
CEUs
After completion of this class,
students will receive a Certificate of Completion and 1.6 CEUs (Continuing
Education Units) for both days of training approved by the Maintenance
Training Association of the Americas.
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