This course is an introduction to the concepts, methods and approaches of a lean management system – the management system associated with the Toyota Motor Company – and the practical application of lean through a hands-on simulation. Course content is healthcare centric, using healthcare examples, terminology, and process/patient flow models to demonstrate how the lean methodology may be effectively applied to your environment.

Through participating in this course you will:

• Experience the impact of lean practices on a simulated process
• Learn how to apply lean techniques to eliminate waste
• Identify specific ways to increase throughput, reduce waste, increase profitability, and reduce lead times to make your organization more competitive.

• Introduction to lean management
• The 8 wastes and where to find them
• The lean tools including 5S, layout/flow, point of use storage, visual controls, batch size reduction, standard work, mistake proofing and set-up reduction.

Attendees will each receive a course notebook and materials for live simulations.

• Dick Mitchell
• Kelley Hundt

• Introduction
• Orientation to Buzz Electronics
• Production Round #1 and Debrief
• Lean Background
• Lean Tools 1-6
• Production Round #2 and Debrief
• Lean Manufacturing Tools 7-12
• Production Round #3 and Debrief
• How to Implement Lean
• Questions and Answers/Evaluations