• Group logo of The Lean Committee
    active 6 days 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 / 636 members
  • Group logo of Lean Fundamentals
    active 1 month 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 1 month, 2 weeks 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 1 month, 2 weeks 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 2 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 1 week 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 Overview of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
    active 2 months, 2 weeks 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 / 813 members
  • Group logo of Overview of the Single Minute Exchange of Die System (SMED)
    active 2 months, 3 weeks 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 / 462 members
  • Group logo of Tools and Techniques of Hoshin Kanri
    active 3 months, 3 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 3 months, 3 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 2 weeks 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 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 How to: Elements of VSM
    active 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    In this course on the elements of Value Stream Mapping, learn how to use and implement various tools and techniques to improve your workspace.

    Private Group / 114 members