Lean Manufacturing Training at VRDS

by VRDS Training and Consulting Lean Six Sigma Training and Consulting

Course Goal

Upon completion of the Lean Manufacturing course, the participant has learned:

The Lean philosophy and methodology

The difference in the Lean methods and traditional manufacturing methods

To identify value and non value added activities from the customer’s perspective

Lean improvement methods such as value-add analysis, 5s and more

The importance of and methods used to improve product flow, including:

Resource leveling

Work Balancing

Pull Systems

The interrelation of key lean initiatives such as:

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Standardized work

Mistake proofing

Total Production Maintenance

To identify and analyze key processes as well as material and information flows within a value stream

Where and how to begin the Lean Journey

Course Description

Participants in this Lean Manufacturing course learn the skills necessary to begin the Lean Journey and apply Lean techniques to reduce waste immediately on upon returning to their work environment. In fact, they leave with an action plan that allows them to improve the performance of their company within the first few days.

This experiential course includes several content delivery methods:

Hands on simulation that allows the participant to experience with the lean tools in a safe, constructive and exciting environment

Exercises that relate the simulation to each participants work environment while allowing the participant to learn from one another’s example

Example based course materials to stimulate thought

Diagnostic sheets and exercises to be applied to your work space.

Our Unique Approach to Lean Training

Learning Lean doesn’t have to be a burden. Some suggest “to learn” is our most basic human need. We strive to develop courses so you have fun learning: flinging, spinning, and conducting acts of physical and mental creativity.

Who Should Take the Lean Office Course

This course is ideal for any employee, manager or executive who desires to or is required to know about how to solve problems and gain breakthrough efficiencies to cut costs, reduce waste save time, increase throughput and level work within any manufacturing environment.

Prerequisites for the Lean Office Course

None.

Schedule and Location

This course is available on-demand at your facilities. If you do not have facilities that are suitable, VRDS can arrange facilities with the necessary equipment in the most convenient location for your participants. Contact us for more information about our training.

Customized Courses

VRDS will customize any course(s) or course schedule to suit the unique business requirements of our clients.

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