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Lean Certification and Manufacturing
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Description
Lean certification is designed for manufacturing professionals who have chosen to pursue Lean in their career
path, and want recognition and credentials to illustrate both their knowledge and application of Lean principles.
The four key aspects of certification include: "Training" on Lean Processes with a minimum of 80 hours of lean
learning, "Mentoring" by and of certification candidates, "Portfolio" to illustrate how lean principles were
applied within an organization, as well as documenting the results achieved and lessons learned, and the
"Examination" that assesses knowledge of Lean principles.
Four Levels of Lean Certification:
Lean Knowledge Certificate –
This level is intended to measure knowledge of Lean principles, but is NOT a Certification Level. SME administers
a 150-question 3-hour test.
Bronze – Candidates at this level should be capable of applying lean principles and tools to drive improvements
and show measurable results.
Silver – Lean practitioners are expected to be senior employees/team leaders who are capable of applying Lean
principles and tools to drive improvements and show measurable results plus orchestrate the transformation of a
complete value stream.
Gold – At the highest level, the practitioner is at a point of influence and authority over assets, processes
and people, with a solid understanding of all aspects of Lean transformation across the extended enterprise.
SME is the certifying body and held to rigorous standards to ensure certification integrity.
Lean Manufacturing
Principles of the Lean Manufacturing
This workshop introduces a systematic approach to eliminating waste
in manufacturing process. Learn how to eliminate the eight forms
of waste, use the 5 S approaches to organize, reduce batch sizes;
utilize point of use storage; use pull systems; implement cellular/flow;
implement quality at the source; and involve employees. Simulation
activities included.
Lean Enterprise Transformation
Increase revenue, reduce cost, and improve cash flow by
implementing Lean throughout the enterprise. Transform your
enterprise by implementing Lean across manufacturing, office,
and supply chain. The workshop provides an overview of the Lean
Enterprise with a focus on the Lean journey. Topics covered include
the steps in the Lean journey, waste, performance measures, and
culture. The session also includes information on how Lean affects
people because changing the way your business runs is more than
just moving machines-it means working with people too.
Value Stream Mapping
Value Stream Mapping focuses on a method to visually depict
material and information flow through an operation. You will learn
the principles and techniques of the Value Stream Mapping process
and draw a map of the current state of a sample company; apply Lean
concepts to develop an improves future state, draw it; and identify
the next steps needed to achieve the future state. Leave with the
ability to map your real work processes. Based on your value stream
map, you can streamline work processes, thereby cutting lead times
and reducing costs.
Culture, Leadership, Change Management and Teams
Changing the way your business runs means changing the way you
work with your employee. Lean thrives when there is team work
and people are involved in the process. This workshop provides
information on Culture, Leadership, change management, and
teams. Participants will learn specific methods to develop employee
involvement, along with techniques to manage and preserve the
gains created by Lean Manufacturing.
5S/Visual Workplace
The principles of 5S are based on the simple idea the manufacturing
improvements begin with a workplace that is organized, clean,
standardized and contains only what is required. Discover how to
transform your manufacturing operations into one with enhanced
communication and productivity. Learn how to employ 5S
methodologies in your operation; and implement visual workplace
techniques. Return to your organization with skills that will allow you
to implement positive visible change.
Pull/Kanban
This workshop allows you to explore the process of designing Pull
Systems/Kanban, applies the principles through classroom instruction
and hands-on exercises. Pull controls the flow of resources in a
production process to replace only what has been consumed, and
fulfills customer orders based on actual demand and consumption
rather than forecasting. This workshop introduces participants to the
Pull System/Kanban principles and demonstrates how they can be applied to a variety of situations.
Problem Solving
In this workshop you will learn a systematic approach to problem solving. The workshop covers the problem
solving process and the tools to define and solve the root cause. Participants will get an opportunity to
bring a problem for uses as a case study exercise during the workshop.
Quick Changeover
In this workshop you will obtain a thorough understanding of Quick Changeover/Setup Reduction concepts and
principles. You will also get to know how each step of the Changeover Improvement Process contributes to setup
reduction or elimination. This workshop applies the Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) system to analyze
changeover and identify improvements.
Cellular/Flow
In this workshop, you'll walk through the detailed; Five-step process for designing and implanting work cells.
You'll learn about various topics, including: plant layout implications, cell design, lead time, value-added
versus non-value-added, point of use storage, and line balancing. A case study is included to apply principles
learned in class to gain a solid foundation.
TPM-Total Productive Maintenance
Reducing inventory imposes a need for maximizing equipment productivity. Learn to analyze Overall Equipment
Effectiveness to determine how much of the equipment's time is being used effectively. Find out why machine
operators are your first resource for maintenance. And consider effective preventive and predictive maintenance
tools that help you significantly reduce machine downtime and achieve autonomous maintenance. A case study is
included to apply the principles learned in class.
Performance Measures
Learn performance measurement is a cornerstone of lean accounting. The measurement of each value stream is the
starting point for control and continuous improvement. This workshop will cover strategic, value stream, and
cell/process performance measurements. This workshop includes how traditional performance measurements conflict
with lean performance and the linkage between business strategy, value stream, and cell/process measurements.
The workshop also includes understanding the starter set of performance measurements.
Kaizen Blitz/Event
The Kaizen Blitz helps you implement improvements quickly and effectively. The Kaizen Blitz is a distinctly
different way to get things done. This workshop is designed to help your organization plan and run a Kaizen
Blitz or event in your manufacturing operation. Learn how to effectively plan and implant the systematic Kaizen
Blitz and receive a number of useful tools to take back to your own manufacturing operation.
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