Lean Workshop

Description This intensive workshop is of special interest to those in charge of improving production operations by applying the cutting-edge principles first proposed by Henry Ford and later adopted and standardized by Toyota. Attendees will actively participate in case studies and simulation games. Workshop duration Eight hours Topics Continuous improvement Defining and eliminating waste Inventory reduction techniques The Kanban system Supplier certification Reduction of inspection Bottleneck management Lean layout Expected results Case studies Deliverables Upon completion of this workshop, participants will know fundamental lean production principles, concepts and techniques the Kanban system the dangers of relying on inspection to improve quality the advantages of supplier certification the benefits of implementing a sound lean system