• Group logo of A Just-in-Time Office
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    Just-in-Time is a core principle of Lean. This course addresses each of the fundamental aspects of a Just-in-Time office: Takt Time, Flow, and Pull.

    Private Group / 106 members
  • Group logo of Building Support for Lean Efforts
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    Learn how to build support for Lean efforts within your organization by swaying the hearts and minds of each individual.

    Private Group / 102 members
  • Group logo of The Lean Committee
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    In order to have a successful new Lean program you need to create a Lean Committee to create the organizational structure to support ongoing implementation.

    Private Group / 318 members
  • Group logo of Implementing VSM Step 1: Current State
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    This in-depth course shows how to measure and map your current state of operations to establish baselines, both within and beyond your organization.

    Private Group / 288 members
  • Group logo of Implementing VSM Step 2: Future State
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    This course explains how to create a Future State Map, and shows the importance of noting particular measurements and metrics.

    Private Group / 217 members
  • Group logo of Value of the Kaizen Workshop
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    Learn how a Kaizen Workshop can boost morale and encourage employee engagement throughout your organization.

    Private Group / 136 members
  • Group logo of Examples of A3′s Used in Work Environments
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    In order to gain insight into how a tool or principle works, it is best to have a good example.

    Private Group / 129 members
  • Group logo of The Importance of Standard Work
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    Before you can begin to develop Standard Work, you must understand the reasoning behind it and why it is important.

    Private Group / 310 members
  • Group logo of 4 Weeks Prior to Kaizen Event
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    As the Lean Plan and Committee have settled on the kaizen events for the year, prior to each event a series of meetings and preparations must occur to ensure the success of the kaizen event.

    Private Group / 77 members
  • Group logo of The Importance of a Visual Work Environment
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    This course provides an overview of tools and methods that can be used to create a more visually communicative work environment.

    Private Group / 325 members
  • Group logo of Utilizing Personnel in a Lean Layout
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    There are many topics involved in the most appropriate utilization of personnel in a Lean Layout.

    Private Group / 70 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Hoshin Kanri
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    Hoshin Kanri, or Policy Deployment, is a far-reaching approach used to connect the objectives of people at all levels of the organization to common goals.

    Private Group / 203 members
  • Group logo of History of Lean
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    This course covers the time leading up to Lean Manufacturing’s inception, including the key people, and events in history that shaped how Lean…

    Private Group / 283 members
  • Group logo of TPM and Autonomous Maintenance
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    Autonomous Maintenance is an essential part of the TPM process. With this system, operators are able to prevent equipment errors by…

    Private Group / 203 members
  • Group logo of Equipment Flow
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    When designing a layout, it is important to consider how equipment layout encourages and enables flow.

    Private Group / 140 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Lean Supply Chain
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    A truly Lean organization extends its principles beyond the shop floor. Discover how Lean principles and techniques can help increase the capabilities…

    Private Group / 78 members
  • Group logo of Comparing 3P to Other Methods
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    Because 3P promotes a radical change, it is good to gain a perspective on the differences between 3P and other production and process styles.

    Private Group / 98 members
  • Group logo of Filling out the Sections of an A3
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    People who have a comprehensive understanding of what each section of an A3 accomplishes make the most effective A3s.

    Private Group / 139 members
  • Group logo of Advanced Concepts of Lean Wastes in the 21st Century
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    This course outlines the latest waste categorization concepts, including Norman Bodek’s 8th Waste of Lean.

    Private Group / 86 members
  • Group logo of Line Flow in a Lean Layout
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    When establishing the best possible flow for a layout, there are a number of considerations that must be taken into account.

    Private Group / 72 members