Learn essential elements of Lean Manufacturing and how they form a system of self-reinforcing loops, leading to enormous benefits.
Lean Manufacturing can be challenging to grasp because of the many interlocking pieces, non-intuitive elements, and an unfortunate proliferation of buzzwords. A successful implementation is fraught with difficulties for many of the same reasons. This presentation introduces the essential elements and explains how they interact to form a system of self-reinforcing loops, or virtuous circles, that lead to enormous benefits for the entire manufacturing enterprise. These benefits include improved productivity, quality, and delivery. Benefits also include less absenteeism and turnover. In many cases, the improvement is order-of-magnitude. This presentation addresses strategic issues for management and provides insight for others in the organization. It can be an important first step on the lean journey.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define Lean Manufacturing.
- You will be able to recognize the many forms of waste.
- You will be able to explain how some of the most critical lean elements link to each other and other parts of the factory system.
- You will be able to identify the most critical lean elements for your particular operation and develop an initial implementation plan.
Agenda
Overview
Lean Manufacturing Is…
- Elements of Lean
- Manufacturing Strategy
- Value and Waste
- Lean as a System
- Benefits of Lean
Process Structures
- Simple Workflows
- Cellular Manufacturing
- Kanban/Scheduling
- Setup Reduction
Analysis Techniques
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Mapping
- Production Flow Analysis
- Work Balancing
Supporting Elements
- Team Development
- Six Sigma/Total Quality Management
- 3 Problem Solving
- Lean Suppliers
Implementation
- Precedents and Priorities
- the Problem of Corporate Culture
- Beachhead Strategy for Change
Speakers
Quarterman Lee,
Strategos, Inc.- President of Strategos, Inc.
- Professional Engineer, Missouri & Kansas
- Authored four books on Value Stream Mapping, Facility Planning, and Cycle Counting.
- Created and presented public training programs for various companies in addition to creating and presenting dozens of other presentations for var-ious clients in many industries
- Conducted facilities planning, process improvement, and manufacturing strategy projects for multiple clients for over 30 years
- Designed aircraft structures, production equipment, and products.
- Member of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (Life Member)
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for manufacturing engineers, presidents, vice presidents, plant managers, quality control personnel, operation managers, facility managers, owners, inventory specialists, design professionals, operators and technicians.
