Lean 101 Workshop - Introduction to Lean Concepts

Description

Presented by: Purdue University -  NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center.

This is a one-day, hands-on workshop where the basic principles of Lean Manufacturing are presented and attendees have an opportunity to experience how lean principles are applied in a simulated production environment.  The workshop with a ''live'' simulation guides attendees through transition from a traditional manufacturing approach to that of a lean manufacturing environment!  Waste is eliminated, productivity increased, and the company gains a competitive edge in the marketplace.  At this workshop attendees learn the basic principles of lean manufacturing and how to apply them. During the simulation exercises, as a member of the production team, attendees apply lean concepts such as standardized work, visual signals, batch-size reduction, pull systems, quality at the source and more, and experience firsthand how lean concepts improve quality, reduces cycle time, improves delivery performance, reduces WIP and enables the company to show a profit.