• Group logo of Overview of the Single Minute Exchange of Die System (SMED)
    active 6 years ago

    The Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) System allows you to streamline your changeover operations in order to gain more productive uptime and…

    Private Group / 221 members
  • Group logo of Kaizen Event Charter and Tracking
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    Documentation is a vital component of any kaizen event. The kaizen event charter will help you plan, evaluate, and follow through with improvement activity.

    Private Group / 147 members
  • Group logo of Overview of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    This course provides a comprehensive look at how VSM can help you streamline your operations. It will give you the foundational understanding…

    Private Group / 454 members
  • Group logo of Tools and Techniques of Hoshin Kanri
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    Key to implementing Hoshin Kanri is understanding how to use the tools and techniques that are vital to an effective Hoshin plan.

    Private Group / 167 members
  • Group logo of Flow Concept for Manufacturing Design
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    One of the key concepts to a successful Lean transformation is how the product ”flows” through your facility.

    Private Group / 108 members
  • Group logo of Implementing TPM: What You Should Expect
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    Implementing TPM can be a complicated and occasionally challenging process. This course shows how to enact each of the key…

    Private Group / 152 members
  • Group logo of Useful SMED Techniques to Achieve Quick Changeovers
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    In order to achieve quick and effective changeovers you need to have a firm grasp on identifying, grouping, and eliminating wasteful setup tasks.

    Private Group / 181 members
  • Group logo of Exploring Internal and External Setup Tasks
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    Before you can improve your setup times, you must understand the differences between internal and external setup tasks.

    Private Group / 174 members
  • Group logo of Implementing Hoshin Kanri in Six Steps
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    Successful implementation of any methodology hinges on a complete understanding of the various steps that should be taken to achieve success.

    Private Group / 110 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Lean Layout
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    It’s important to first understand the basic elements that comprise a Lean Layout. This includes concepts such as Just-in-Time, the minimization of…

    Private Group / 233 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    This course gives you a broad look at the ideas, concepts, and history that make up Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

    Private Group / 156 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to 3P
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    In this introduction to 3P, or Production Preparation Process, you will learn what the benefits to using this process are and how you can begin to use it within your organization.

    Private Group / 224 members
  • Group logo of How to Effectively Manage A3s Within Your Organization
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    An A3 is much more than simply a problem solving tool. Utilize A3 to its full potential by understanding how it can be used to…

    Private Group / 110 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 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 Developing Standard Work
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    Once you have an understanding of how Standard Work operates, you can begin developing Standard Work for your own organization.

    Private Group / 216 members
  • Group logo of Balancing Flow with Common Factory Design Concept
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    How does the concept of flow fit with a modern factory layout? Explore the challenges that can impede a solid flow design…

    Private Group / 114 members
  • Group logo of Calculations for Time and Motion Study
    active 6 years, 4 months ago

    One of the most important factors of Time and Motion Study is recording and interpreting data.

    Private Group / 125 members