Principles of Lean Manufacturing

The Lean Manufacturing Training program is a crucial resource for companies aiming to foster a culture of continuous improvement. This introductory course provides participants with foundational knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and concepts, blending classroom instruction with hands-on simulation to demonstrate the real-world benefits of lean principles.

Training Overview

Participants will start by “manufacturing” products in a simulated factory. The initial results will highlight areas for improvement, and as lean manufacturing principles are applied in subsequent rounds, participants will see the direct impact of those changes. Key topics covered include:

• One-piece flow
• Cellular production
• Takt time
• Pull systems and kanbans
• Point-of-use storage (POUS)
• Quick changeover
• Quality at the source
• Batch reduction
• Teamwork
• Standardized work
• Workplace organization
• Visual controls

These concepts will equip participants to identify and eliminate waste in their manufacturing processes, maximizing the use of existing resources. Lean manufacturing is all about improving efficiency by reducing waste.

Benefits for Companies

The interactive, team-based approach of this training makes the idea of change less intimidating, while offering several advantages to the company:

• Expands the workforce’s understanding of lean manufacturing techniques
• Speeds up acceptance of lean practices, as participants see the benefits firsthand
• Increases knowledge and confidence, leading to more effective implementation of lean strategies

Lean Manufacturing Training Participants Will:

• Learn how to identify the eight types of waste in manufacturing
• Understand how lean tools can be used to eliminate waste
• Become familiar with key lean terminology
• Recognize the importance of waste reduction in driving efficiency

This training provides participants with the skills and confidence needed to support a lean culture within their organization, paving the way for continuous improvement.