Lean Manufacturing Outline

The Motivation of Lean Manufacturing
Why companies are moving from traditional to Lean Manufacturing

Batch Manufacturing Simulation
The company
Role play the batch simulation
Team debriefs

Process Mapping
Getting the BIG picture
Internal customers and suppliers
Product and service matrix
Identifying customer and supplier needs

Lean Techniques
Pull versus push
One at a time production
Mixed model sequencing
Reducing travel distances
Reducing wait times
Establishing kanbans
Responsibility at the source
Cell configurations

Lean Simulation
Apply lean simulation
Run lead simulation
Simulation debrief

"Back at the Ranch"
Discuss application of lean techniques in the participants' work environment

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