What is it?

Lean manufacturing which is often known simply as "Lean", is a generic process management philosophy derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS). It is a powerful method that allows organizations to improve the productivity, efficiency, and quality of their products or services. Companies from a wide range of industries, government agencies and other areas are finding ways to apply the principles of Lean as a means of producing goods and delivering services that creates value for the customer with the minimum amount of waste and the highest level of quality. Our simulation-based, hands-on workshop will present you with essential principles, tools and applications of Lean in the manufacturing environment.

Course provider

Supply Chain Institute, Motorola University

Training method

•	The main purpose of the Lean simulation exercises is to enable the participants to master the concept and tools learned in the workshop
•	Participants can learn it better by simulating a simple manufacturing process similar to that in a plant, immediately upon studying the basic concept, methods and tools of Lean
•	The simulation is run using a few rounds using a step-by-step approach, focusing on improving the flow of a simulated factory
•	It will also help participants understand the pull system by using Kanban

Program goals

Upon completion, participants will be able to:
•	Understand the Lean principles and tools
•	Discuss the Lean deployment strategy and framework
•	Conduct Value Stream Maps of the current state and develop a future state
•	Identify wastes and use critical Lean tools to eliminate wastes
•	Define the improved flow and process in simulated manufacturing environments
•	Apply the Lean principles and tools at their workplace and lead projects
•	Improve the overall efficiency of the factory operations including the support areas

Location

This program is available either as open enrollment training at a site chosen by Motorola or as onsite training at a location of your choice.

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