• Group logo of Useful SMED Techniques to Achieve Quick Changeovers
    active 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    In order to achieve quick and effective changeovers you need to have a firm grasp on identifying, grouping, and eliminating wasteful setup tasks.

    Private Group / 224 members
  • Group logo of Exploring Internal and External Setup Tasks
    active 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Before you can improve your setup times, you must understand the differences between internal and external setup tasks.

    Private Group / 209 members
  • Group logo of Utilizing SMED Forms for the Best Advantage
    active 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    The difference between mediocre results and amazing results when implementing a new system is often the effectiveness of the tools that are used.

    Private Group / 95 members
  • Group logo of Value Stream Mapping Forms
    active 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    In this course on Value Stream Mapping Forms you will learn the various ways in which you can measure, define, and document your processes and…

    Private Group / 196 members
  • Group logo of Examples of A3′s Used in Work Environments
    active 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    In order to gain insight into how a tool or principle works, it is best to have a good example.

    Private Group / 159 members
  • Group logo of Filling out the Sections of an A3
    active 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    People who have a comprehensive understanding of what each section of an A3 accomplishes make the most effective A3s.

    Private Group / 176 members
  • Group logo of An Introduction to A3 Problem Solving
    active 6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

    Private Group / 344 members
  • Group logo of Equipment Flow
    active 7 months, 2 weeks ago

    When designing a layout, it is important to consider how equipment layout encourages and enables flow.

    Private Group / 172 members
  • Group logo of Utilizing Personnel in a Lean Layout
    active 7 months, 3 weeks ago

    There are many topics involved in the most appropriate utilization of personnel in a Lean Layout.

    Private Group / 88 members
  • Group logo of Developing Standard Work
    active 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Once you have an understanding of how Standard Work operates, you can begin developing Standard Work for your own organization.

    Private Group / 278 members
  • Group logo of The Importance of Standard Work
    active 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Before you can begin to develop Standard Work, you must understand the reasoning behind it and why it is important.

    Private Group / 387 members
  • Group logo of Why Lean?
    active 8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

    Private Group / 395 members
  • Group logo of History of Lean
    active 8 months, 3 weeks 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 / 334 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Visual Management
    active 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Visual Management is one of the central principles of Lean. A visual workplace makes communication between departments easier, makes…

    Private Group / 661 members
  • Group logo of Tools and Techniques of Visual Management
    active 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    A vast number of innovative tools and techniques have been developed within the Visual Management methodology.

    Private Group / 379 members
  • Group logo of The Path to Visual Management
    active 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    Visual Management involves much more that just the application of visual tools.

    Private Group / 320 members
  • Group logo of Motivating Employees and Providing Focus using the FAST Concept
    active 1 year, 3 months ago

    This course provides an in-depth look at the FAST approach to categorizing changeover tasks, including defining the FAST acronym and explaining the benefits of a team based setup approach to changeovers.

    Private Group / 94 members
  • Group logo of An Explanation of the Key Forms Used in TPM
    active 1 year, 3 months ago

    A key component of any successful TPM program is documentation of the process.

    Private Group / 106 members
  • Group logo of Advanced Concepts of Lean Wastes in the 21st Century
    active 1 year, 3 months ago

    This course outlines the latest waste categorization concepts, including Norman Bodek’s 8th Waste of Lean.

    Private Group / 100 members
  • Group logo of Team Member Selection
    active 1 year, 3 months ago

    Kaizen events are all about tapping people’s creative problem solving abilities. This course will guide you through each important element of this decision making process.

    Private Group / 108 members