Introduction to Lean Operations

The Lean series consists of an introductory session to the concepts of waste elimination, methodology for lean improvements, benefits of lean process improvement and product development, as well as identifying the roles of leadership, the transparent workplace, just-in-time, controlling processes, standard work, and continuous improvement in sustaining a lean environment.

The introductory session is followed by six separate modules designed to expand on the concepts required to implement and support a lean environment.

5S
Introduction and definition of the five phases of 5S where students will be expected to demonstrate understanding of the definitions and benefits as well as learning of the proper strategies for implementation. The workshop will include exercises from examples from the existing work enironment and will close with drafts for application of 5S principles to their work environment.

Lean Mapping
Indentifying and selecting from basic mapping tools for use in a lean implementation, including indentifying the company's flows, mapping and analysis of current state, development of future state, value-stream mapping, and mapping as a framework for lean implementation. Explore how mapping can be used as the basis for a lean transformation in your company.

Process Improvement and Quality in Lean Manufacturing
Discussions on views from the Gurus, the Lean view and Kaizen, and Problem solving and PDCA, among other. The objective of this workshop is to illustrate the relationship between Lean and Quality. appreciate the application of quality techniques in a lean context, and appreciate how Lean and 6Sigma can work together.

Lean Teams Scheduling
Overview of the role of scheduling in a Lean context, establish the framework for implementing Lean Scheduling, and provide a working knowledge of Lean Scheduling techniques. Students will discuss Lean vs MRP, APS and TOC; managing queues and flow; the effects of variation; building blocks for Lean Scheduling; and eight Lean Scheduling ideas.

Standard Work
Introduction to Standard Work, capacity concepts, Cellular Manufacturing, and Standard Work elements. Students will understand the elements and methods of Standard Work and Cellular Manufacturing, conduct studies related to Standard Work, and prepare Standard Work documents.

Lean Teams, Lean Design, and Accounting
Team and Leadership models for Lean, Lean measurements, Lean accounting and costing, Lean design considerations, and Modularity and Platforms. Students will receive an overview of the role teams, measurements and design have in the success of a lean implementation, as well as review relevant theories on teams, accounting and design and their relationship to Lean.

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