Medina County Manufacturers’ Forum
2006
Lean Education Series
Department of Continuing Education
!!!!!!
Mark Your Calendars and
Make Your Reservation NOW !!!!!!
Instructor, Brian Furlong
Lean
Enterprise Inc.
#1:
February 6th VSM
– Value Stream Mapping:
Value
Stream Mapping is a critical early step in the Lean transformation. This
course describes the process that is used to construct current and future
state maps and demonstrates where the opportunity exists to eliminate all
non-value added activity in a value stream.
#2:
March 6th KAIZEN:
The
course shows how both manufacturing and administrative Kaizens are
conducted and how they differ. You will see examples of tools, techniques
and forms that are used in the Kaizen process and will learn how to
facilitate Kaizen events that bring about rapid and sustaining change.
#3:
April 3rd TPM
– Total Productive Maintenance:
In
any business, it is critical that equipment is always properly maintained
and available when needed. This course covers the different types of
maintenance, the six big losses and the importance of safety. Learn how to
keep equipment in peak operating condition and how to avoid unscheduled
downtime. See how TPM blends with Lean elements, rules and other tools.
#4:
May 1st SMED
– Single Minute Exchange of Dies:
This
course covers the techniques that are used to accomplish rapid changeovers
and explains how, when combined with other Lean tools, SMED leads to lower
inventories, increased safety, improved service levels and reduced costs.
#5:
June 5th DFMA
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly:
The
course shows how the design activity influences costs and what can be done
to simplify the product manufacturing process so that costs are minimized
and quality is improved.
#6:
July 10th Roadblocks
and Pitfalls to Lean:
This
course is designed to help
guide you through the Lean transformation and avoid the pitfalls. Learn
from the mistakes of others and avoid the trial and error implementation
process that often kills the initiative.
Cost: $2400 for all six sessions! Any 3
employees can attend each session!
Additional employees can attend any
one session for an extra $50!
Place:
TBD…. but it will be in Medina County!
Time: 7:30am to 11:30 am.
Continental
Breakfast provided free!
Registration: Available on-line after Jan. 1st at
About the Instructor
Executive V.P. Program Development
DeeHolody@WINOC.org or 216-346-8753
At the request of the Medina Manufacturers Forum, this Lean Education Series has been developed by...
WINOC - Work in Northeast Ohio Council, Lean Enterprise Inc., and the University of Akron, Department of Continuing Education