• Group logo of Overview of the Single Minute Exchange of Die System (SMED)
    active 15 hours, 22 minutes ago

    The Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) System allows you to streamline your changeover operations in order to gain more productive uptime and…

    Private Group / 463 members
  • Group logo of Building Support for Lean Efforts
    active 3 weeks, 6 days ago

    Learn how to build support for Lean efforts within your organization by swaying the hearts and minds of each individual.

    Private Group / 127 members
  • Group logo of The Lean Committee
    active 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    In order to have a successful new Lean program you need to create a Lean Committee to create the organizational structure to support ongoing implementation.

    Private Group / 638 members
  • Group logo of Overview of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
    active 4 months ago

    This course provides a comprehensive look at how VSM can help you streamline your operations. It will give you the foundational understanding…

    Private Group / 815 members
  • Group logo of Lean Fundamentals
    active 6 months, 3 weeks ago

    The Lean Fundamentals course provides an overview of basic Lean Manufacturing principles and what you need to get started.

    Private Group / 1,044 members
  • Group logo of TPM and Autonomous Maintenance
    active 7 months ago

    Autonomous Maintenance is an essential part of the TPM process. With this system, operators are able to prevent equipment errors by…

    Private Group / 285 members
  • Group logo of Kaizen Event Charter and Tracking
    active 7 months ago

    Documentation is a vital component of any kaizen event. The kaizen event charter will help you plan, evaluate, and follow through with improvement activity.

    Private Group / 181 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to the 5S Concept
    active 7 months, 3 weeks ago

    This course provides an overview of 5S, what 5S stands for, and why using 5S is essential to your Lean Journey.

    Private Group / 1,417 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Total Productive Maintenance
    active 7 months, 3 weeks ago

    This course gives you a broad look at the ideas, concepts, and history that make up Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

    Private Group / 483 members
  • Group logo of Tools and Techniques of Hoshin Kanri
    active 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Key to implementing Hoshin Kanri is understanding how to use the tools and techniques that are vital to an effective Hoshin plan.

    Private Group / 196 members
  • Group logo of Introduction to Hoshin Kanri
    active 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hoshin Kanri, or Policy Deployment, is a far-reaching approach used to connect the objectives of people at all levels of the organization to common goals.

    Private Group / 230 members
  • Group logo of How to: Implementing 5S Activities
    active 10 months ago

    This course provides a step-by-step breakdown of how to fully implement your own customized 5S program.

    Private Group / 508 members
  • Group logo of 5S’s of the 5S Methodology
    active 10 months ago

    Deepen your knowledge with this in-depth examination of each of the 5S steps. This course walks you through the sequence of…

    Private Group / 597 members
  • Group logo of Key Japanese Leaders that Influenced the Toyota Production System
    active 11 months, 4 weeks ago

    Discover the history and motivations behind the brilliant minds that developed Lean as we know it today, and what sparked the groundbreaking Toyota…

    Private Group / 103 members
  • Group logo of Value of the Kaizen Workshop
    active 11 months, 4 weeks ago

    Learn how a Kaizen Workshop can boost morale and encourage employee engagement throughout your organization.

    Private Group / 176 members
  • Group logo of 4 Weeks Prior to Kaizen Event
    active 12 months ago

    As the Lean Plan and Committee have settled on the kaizen events for the year, prior to each event a series of meetings and preparations must occur to ensure the success of the kaizen event.

    Private Group / 95 members
  • Group logo of Developing a Well-Rounded SMED System
    active 1 year ago

    This course outlines the rules for creating quick changeovers, providing you with guidelines and reminders when you are implementing SMED within…

    Private Group / 99 members
  • Group logo of Useful SMED Techniques to Achieve Quick Changeovers
    active 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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