• Group logo of An Introduction to A3 Problem Solving
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    A3 is a highly effective, but often misused Lean technique to streamline your problem solving process.

    Private Group / 287 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Kanban
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    Discover the basics of a Kanban System including the definition of Kanban, benefits of the system, and various options for physical Kanban control points.

    Private Group / 299 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to 3P
    active 6 years, 5 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, 5 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 Advanced Kanban
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    There are several recurring problems that organizations can face when implementing a Kanban system.

    Private Group / 103 members
  • Group logo of The Lean Committee
    active 6 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 Examples of A3′s Used in Work Environments
    active 6 years, 5 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 4 Weeks Prior to Kaizen Event
    active 6 years, 5 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 Introduction to Hoshin Kanri
    active 6 years, 5 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, 5 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 Equipment Flow
    active 6 years, 5 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 Comparing 3P to Other Methods
    active 6 years, 5 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 Calculations for Time and Motion Study
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

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

    Private Group / 125 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Time and Motion Study
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    Time and Motion Study is one of the most fundamental and long-standing Lean methodologies.

    Private Group / 203 members
  • Group logo of Creating a Foundation for Time and Motion Study
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    Before taking on any process improvement effort, it is important to know what you will need and what to expect.

    Private Group / 137 members
  • Group logo of Phases of 3P
    active 6 years, 6 months ago

    Key to implementing 3P in your organization is understanding the phases of 3P that you will go through.

    Private Group / 100 members
  • Group logo of Line Flow in a Lean Layout
    active 6 years, 6 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
  • Group logo of Why Lean?
    active 6 years, 6 months ago

    Discover the advantages of Lean over traditional mass production manufacturing, and how the world’s leading organizations have used…

    Private Group / 321 members