The Lean Principles and Tools Certificate Program teaches participants how to implement lean manufacturing practices in various industries. Participants learn to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve customer value using essential lean tools. The program includes a factory simulation for applied learning and is ideal for professionals in manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain management, and quality management. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to effectively implement lean manufacturing practices in their organization.
COURSE OBJECTIVES 2.1.1 Lean Tools: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
Define Lean and its history and understand how to use lean to improve processes;
Review the House of Lean Principles along with Management Principles;
Establish an understanding of non-value added (NVA) and value added (VA) work.
2.1.2 Lean Tools: Value Stream Mapping
Understand how value moves through a value stream;
Understand the current state value stream mapping symbols;
Create a current state value stream map.
2.1.3 Lean Tools: 5S & Visual Management
Know the 5S’s and the benefits of each;
Be able to implement 5S throughout a facility and understand how to sustain it;
Define the benefits of a visually managed workplace and how to spot abnormalities quickly.
2.1.4 Lean Tools: Quick Changeovers (SMED)
Understand the quick changeover methodology and how to perform a quick changeover;
Learn the difference between internal and external processes;
Use the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle of systematic process improvement for Quick Changeover Implementation.
2.1.5 Lean Tools: Material Flow, Pull & Kanban Systems
Understand the benefits of flow in a Lean system; difference between pull vs. push systems;
Understand each of the 8 steps in using the Kaizen approach to flow; Define Kanban and uses for Kanban.
2.1.6 Lean Tools: Error Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
Define and understand Error Proofing;
Learn why Error Proofing is an important part of Lean;
Learn the six methods of Error Proofing.
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DESIGNED FOR Operators, supervisors, team leaders, coordinators, technicians and engineers.
CERTIFICATION DELIVERY Instructor-Led
PREREQUISITES There is no prerequisite for this certification.
CERTIFICATE LENGTH 21 Hours
GROUP PRICING $14,525 for up to 16 participants. To schedule a group class for your organization, please email info@peakperformanceinc.com and we will coordinate scheduling based on your preference of date and delivery method.
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