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Lean Training

The fundamental goal of any business is to build the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost. By implementing lean, you can achieve that goal. This set of theories, methods, and tools is based on the world’s most efficient manufacturing technology, the Toyota Production System. It can help any organization improve, even in the harshest competitive environment.

The WHY! team has the experience and skills to help you implement the lean enterprise system at every level of your organization—from the supplier to the CEO, from you and into the hands of the customer.

Six-Sigma and Developing LEAN Champions
WHY! Company is partnering with DMACC Business Resources (DBR) to offer Six Sigma and Developing Lean Champions training. These training opportunities fit with the LEAN, workplacelean® and Healthcare LEAN training offered by DMACC Business Resources. For more information go to the DBR web site or contact a WHY! Consultant for more details.

   Lean - Executive Overview

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This course is designed for executives interested in pursuing Lean System Methodologies. The course will provide an executive level introduction to the basic fundamentals needed to build a lean enterprise.

2 Days

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   Introduction to Lean Enterprise

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This course is designed for managers, supervisors and/or operations staff responsible for the implementation of lean methods. The course covers the fundamentals needed to build a lean enterprise and is based on standardized management deployment systems. Participants will start with the Lean Model and work through Kaizen (elimination of waste through continuous improvement), Standardized Work, Autonomation (Jidohka), Just-in-Time methodologies, and Heijunka (production leveling and control).

5 Days

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   Other Workshops

Advanced workshops available on these topics. Please call us at 515.457.6243 for more information.

  • Material and Information Flow Mapping (building a just-in-time system)

  • 5 Ss; Organization and Visual Management

  • Standardized Work

  • Kaizen: Elimination of Waste

  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

  • Single Minute Exchanges of Dies (SMED)

  • Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke)

Check the Calendar of Events for the next open enrolment session or drop us a line to request a proposal for a dedicated course.

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