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Becoming Lean Video-supported Learning System

Format: VHS Video or DVD, Instructor and Participant Print Materials
Approximate Completion Time: 6-8 Hours
Price: $999.00

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(800)735-4440
for a Free Preview

This program is designed for individuals who will be helping their organization to make the transition to a lean operating philosophy. It explains the basic principles and practices of lean. It also provides guidelines for value stream mapping and converting a process to a lean operation. By increasing their understanding of lean, the program will prepare these individuals to be effective members of an implementation team.

Target Audience

Employees who will be members of a lean implementation team, as well as individuals who wish to learn more about becoming a lean enterprise.

Program Details

Unit 1: Introduction to Lean

Definition of a "lean enterprise"
Lean vs. traditional mass production
Characteristics of a lean enterprise
Lean and Six Sigma
Benefits of lean

Unit 2: Lean Principles and Practices

Basic concepts: waste, value, value stream, flow and pull
Value-added activities, non-value-added activities and incidental activities
Lean performance metrics

Unit 3: Starting the Transition

Preparing for lean transformation
Role of implementation team
Value stream mapping: purpose and basic elements
Creating and analyzing a current state value stream map
Planning a future state
Implementing a future state

What's Included

3 Videotapes or 3 DVD's
1 Instructor's Guide
1 Set of Transparencies, also available in PowerPoint Format
1 Participant's Guide
2 Albums

Free Preview

For a free 15-day preview with no obligaton, please contact Peggy Corrigan at (800)735-4440 or peggy.corrigan@saiglobal.com.

Information/Ordering

For pricing, ordering, and further information, please contact Peggy Corrigan at (800)735-4440 or peggy.corrigan@saiglobal.com.