Becoming Lean
Video-supported Learning System




Format: VHS Video, Instructor and Participant Print Materials
Approximate Completion Time: 6-8 Hours
Item - TC - 3                       Price: $999.00
(Winter Special Valid October 2003 to May 2004)

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This program is designed for individuals who will be helping their organization to make the transition to a lean operating philosophy. It explains the basic principles and practices of lean. It also provides guidelines for value stream mapping and converting a process to a lean operation. By increasing their understanding of lean, the program will prepare these individuals to be effective members of an implementation team.


Target Audience
Employees who will be members of a lean implementation team, as well as individuals who wish to learn more about becoming a lean enterprise.

 Program Details

 

Unit 1: Introduction to Lean

  • Definition of a "lean enterprise"
  • Lean vs. traditional mass production
  • Characteristics of a lean enterprise
  • Lean and Six Sigma
  • Benefits of lean

Unit 2: Lean Principles and Practices

  • Basic concepts: waste, value, value stream, flow and pull
  • Value-added activities, non-value-added activities and incidental activities
  • Lean performance metrics

Unit 3: Starting the Transition

  • Preparing for lean transformation
  • Role of implementation team
  • Value stream mapping: purpose and basic elements
  • Creating and analyzing a current state value stream map
  • Planning a future state
  • Implementing a future state

 

What's Included

  • 3 Videotapes
  • 1 Instructor's Guide
  • 1 Set of Transparencies, also available in PowerPoint Format
  • 1 Participant's Guide
  • 2 Albums

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