Customers, employees and suppliers can tell a well-run plant without a narrated tour. The visual clues are everywhere. This is a straight-forward approach that impacts your customer and employee image, productivity and sales. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
The Green Belt certification is offered by the Manufacturers Alliance in a 3-part series which may also be credited toward Lean/6 Sigma Certification. These courses will allow all attendees to participate in interactive exercises that demonstrate, in a practical manner, the application of basic 6 Sigma principles and tools. The application of these improvement techniques applies equally to the plant or office, whether service or manufacturing. Note: Our instructors are 6 Sigma practitioners with a blend of service and manufacturing backgrounds. Attendees will be required to submit a project in order to receive the certification.
Fall 2010, All classes run 8:30 am to 4:30 pm: 6 Sigma Define & Measure - October 15, 6 Sigma Analysis - October 28, 6 Sigma Improvements and Control - November 9.
The A3 thinking is a proven and powerful approach used by Toyota and many other companies. Policy deployment enables the organization to focus on the right things to get them done. When applied to policy deployment, A3 thinking engages the organization in reflecting on past results and activities to establish a focused and effective annual plan. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
Discover effective tools and methodology for developing a continuous improvement idea system that builds teamwork, energizes employees, and builds a sustainable competitive advantage for your business. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
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DOE statistical tools can be applied to improve quality, processes, designs and many Lean and 6 Sigma problems. It is a powerful statistical method to develop mathematical transfer functions (eg. V=IR, but too complex for first principles) or relationships of a result based on complex dependencies.
Engineers will often use the logical, but expensive, method of changing one factor at a time (OFAT) while holding the rest constant. The better alternative often is DOE which reduces the number of experiments while returning greater knowledge at minimum cost! In-house sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
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Every new design or design/process change should be preceded by an FMEA. This will convert qualitative concerns into specific actions, identify what negative effects could occur, and make sure that all possible ramifications are understood. In-house sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
Solve problems, train others and retain critical knowledge
As a Lean tool, A3 reporting addresses the root causes of problems that arise every day at work. When used properly, the A3 process dramatically increases the probability of success. Leading companies, such as Toyota, to use the A3 report to train engineers, supervisors and managers in a proven and structured problem-solving approach. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
This workshop will provide the education and experience that is necessary for you to deploy rapid improvement teams at work. You will learn to measure what is important, gather the necessary resources, decide who does what, and set and accomplish a one week schedule for project completion. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
Standard work for leaders is the engine that drives the lean management system and is crucial to any successful lean implementation. Learn how to develop leaders standard work appropriate for all levels of the organization. Ensure the standard work is followed and generates results as well as continuous improvement. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
The cornerstone of implementing a Lean Enterprise is getting a critical mass of people on board working towards improvement. Our experienced instructor, Lynn Moline, will lead attendees through interactive discussions and exercises that demonstrate effective improvement team leadership and training. Perfect workshop for team leaders and members. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445.
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Attendees participate in an interactive business simulation game that demonstrates, in a practical manner, the application of lean principles. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
Historically, manufacturing plants have used “Push” production systems. The principles of lean manufacturing lead us to “Pull” production systems, resulting in high levels of customer service with lower levels of inventory. A huge paradigm shift! Pull production systems (producing to demand vs forecast) require lean material flow at all levels to improve on-time delivery, inventory levels and productivity. The course will define a path to implementation in your company and give you knowledge of the tools necessary to make the conversion. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
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February 15th 2011 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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There are many toolsused under the “lean manufacturing” banner. How do they actually increase your bottom line? We work in a world that expects the utmost speed in processing orders. You need the speed and reliability in all of your processes while taming the 3 process laws that many methods ignore or try to violate. This workshop will provide you with the information that is necessary to start gaining velocity in your shop and in the office. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
“You get what you measure” is a truism among managers. Therefore, it is of critical importance that you “measure the right things” to get the performance you desire. In this case, the intended outcome is performance improvement. So, don’t get caught in the trap of using historical accounting measures to measure and motivate current and future performance improvements! On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
People don’t want to make mistakes, but all workers make them. Learn how simple Poke-Yoke fool proofing may remove the possibilities for error. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
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Learn tools to avoid added costs and conflicts between Production and Maintenance. The core of these tools include manufacturer suggestions, Early Management, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or historical data to select the optimum mix of planned maintenance activities. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
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You know the basic lean tools. But, how do you use them to effectively transform the company? You need to know how to start, how much to tackle at once, who you need to involve, what results to expect, and what kind of resistance you will encounter. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
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This course is about successful project implementation. Study critical steps that highly impact effective projects. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
Excellent workshop for machine operators! Participants will learn the tools necessary to conduct a setup reduction event. These tools will then be applied to a simulated process where they will identify wastes, make improvements and track their progress. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
Standard Work is a prerequisite for sustaining continuous improvement. Standard Work defines what workers need to do. Learn through theory, real life examples and hands-on exercises how Standard Work contributes to the results you need to stay competitive. Participants will walk away with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to be able to begin to apply Standard Work in their operations. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
Cut lead times . . . React faster . . . Eliminate more waste than ever! Send your teams to this highly rated, interactive workshop.Value Stream Mapping is one of the most important tools for Lean Manufacturing. All attendees participate in highly interactive mapping of production and information processes. On-Site sessions or group rates available call 763-383-9445
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