Workshop: This session teaches how to establish process flow by linking together value-adding activities using takt time, jidoka, heijunka (level sequential flow), pull production scheduling and the necessary tools of standard work such as standard work sheets, process capacity tables, and standard work combination sheets. Simulation and business case based.

Kaizen Session: Productivity Inc. first introduced this 5-Day kaizen in the 1980’s. This traditional, high-energy, team-based workshop held in a real-time production environment puts into practice the flow production principles mentioned above. This workshop is comprised of classroom teaching, simulation and shop-floor application.

AVAILABLE FORMATS:

• Workshop: classroom learning, interactive exercises/simulation
• Kaizen Session: classroom learning, simulation, and hands-on application
• Facilitated Coaching/Consulting: implementation in your environment

Customized Training Programs

Our proven training provides the knowledge and skills needed for a robust and sustainable Lean effort. We can provide training based on a single methodology (i.e. Changeover, Mistake-proofing, Autonomous Maintenance) or combine the methodologies to build a multi-day, multi-module curriculum.

We have provided customized training curricula to organizations throughout the Global 1000 including:  adidas Group, BNP Paribas, Emerson Electric Co., Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, Gannett NJ Media Group, Oldcastle Building Envelope, Suncor Energy, and Whirlpool Corporation. 

We would welcome the opportunity to collaboratively develop a training curriculum that fits your specific needs.