Workshop Content
This one-day fast-paced course provides the application tools necessary for implementing
continuous flow in manufacturing and assembly processes. Participants will learn
how to conduct work element analysis, how to calculate takt times, how to create
operator balance charts, how to evaluate and improve equipment layout and material
presentation; and how to plan and implement standard work methods to reduce the
labor, material and facilities costs in manufacturing and assembly operations.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for Lean Senseis, Material Handling Teams, Manufacturing
Leadership and Continual Improvement Champions responsible for planning, organizing
and managing continuous improvement of manufacturing and assembly processes.
Prerequisites
Manufacturing operations experience and some experience implementing Lean techniques
is helpful and critical thinking is required.
Workshop Materials
Each participant will receive a Continuous Flow Manual that contains all workshop
materials.
Workshop Goals
- Develop the applicable tools for continuous flow processing
- Help participants identify and quantify the cost savings from continuous flow processing
projects
Workshop Outline
- Review Single Piece Flow
- Continuous Flow
- Choose Product Family/Study Production
- Work Elements Worksheet
- Operator Balance
- Calculate Takt Time
- Effective Cycle Times
- Cell Design
- Layout New Cell Design
- Re-arrange Line
- Waste Analysis
- Observe Line
- Make Adjustments
- Standardize Work
- Complete Business Case/Story Board
Workshop Sequence: LEANCON
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