This three-day comprehensive course in lean manufacturing includes student exercises and a hands-on group production flow simulation. Topics include definition of lean, history, Kaizen, value-added versus non-value-added activities, value-added measurements, types of waste, lean building blocks, implementing lean concepts, 5S workplace organization, quick change, mistake proofing, and just-in-time. 

This course is designed for personnel in sales, finance, purchasing, service and all areas of an organization that may be considered as support functions. Learn how to apply lean production principles to the office environment in order to create a culture of true total business improvement, improving quality and service and shrinking time and cost.