Technical Courses: Lean
Cellular Flow
This training session brings many elements of the Lean system together and shows how they interact and how to reduce/eliminate waste. The training provides an excellent overview of lean techniques used in production operations. Participants start to learn the language of Lean Manufacturing.
COURSE CONTENT
Cellular/Flow Manufacturing
- Arranging the physical processes
- Reduce waste like waiting and physical movement
Takt Time and Cycle Time
- What Are They?
- How They Help To Meet Customer Demands
- How Do They Determine Resources
Line Balancing
- Assigning Activities To Operators To Meet Takt Times
- Balancing Product Flow
Operator Worksheets
- Measuring Operator Activities
- Using Data To Identify Waste
Pull Methods/Kanban
- Make To Order And Reduce Inventory, Lead Times And Material Costs
- Use Kanban Cards For Replenishment and Reorder
Containerization (Right Sizing Of Containers)
- Putting Parts In The Proper Containers And In The Proper Location To Improve Production Efficiency
Supermarkets (Buffers)
- Efficient Inventory Usage And Work In Process Utilization To Maintain Product Flow
