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Course Descriptions <br />Principles of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Culture <br />In this workshop, you'll learn how to transition from a traditional manufacturing approach to that of a lean <br />manufacturing environment. Waste is eliminated, productivity increased, and you gain a competitive edge in <br />the marketplace. Topics discussed include the principles of lean manufacturing and how to apply them, <br />standardized work, visual signals, batch -size reduction, pull systems and more. Experience firsthand how lean <br />improves quality, reduces cycle time, improves delivery performance, reduces WIP and enables the <br />"company" to show a profit. <br />A second topic covered at this workshop is lean culture. An organization's culture involves roles, beliefs, <br />assumptions, and values that influence what gets done and how things get done. Successfully implementing <br />lean manufacturing practices includes developing a culture of engaged employees and continuous <br />improvement. This is no easy task. In this workshop, you'll learn about organizational culture and how <br />developing a "lean" culture plays a key role in overall improvements. In additional to exploring the benefits <br />of a lean culture, you'll also learn about the challenges and barriers related to culture and culture change. <br />Objectives: <br />- Define "lean" as it relates to manufacturing. <br />- List and describe the eight wastes. <br />- Describe standardized work, 5S, visual controls, plant layout, quick changeover, batch reduction, point of <br />use storage, pull/Kanban, cellular flow, and total productive maintenance and how they fit into lean <br />manufacturing. <br />- Explain what organizational culture is and how it is created. <br />- Explain the elements and benefits of lean culture. <br />- Explain how different personalities and communication styles affect teamwork and the ability to reach shared <br />goals. <br />Intended audience: manufacturing personnel, including technicians, engineers, and managers. <br />Note: This course includes the "Lego airplane" lean simulation. <br />5-S The Visual Workplace <br />This program offers you an opportunity to experience first-hand how the 5S System reduces waste in the <br />mounting plate assembly area of a simulated production facility. Participants learn the concepts of the 5S <br />System and then apply them to transform a cluttered, disorganized production area into a clean and orderly <br />workplace. <br />Objectives: <br />- Describe differences in workplace appearance and functionality before and after the 5S process has been <br />applied. <br />- Perform an in-depth audit of workplace organization and standardization through use of a Workplace Scan. <br />- Organize a workplace by applying the concepts of Sort, Set in Order, and Shine. <br />- Standardize procedures to maintain and control an organized workplace using visual controls. <br />- Explain methods to apply the fifth concept, Sustain. <br />- Describe how 5S can help to improve workplace environmental health and safety. <br />Intended audience: manufacturing personnel, including technicians, engineers, and managers.: <br />Purdue MEP Center mep.purdue.edu 800-877-5182 Project #18674 Page 8 <br />