Kata Improvement & Coaching
Training Overview: In a Lean system, “Kata” refers to a structured practice or routine, originating from Japanese martial arts, that helps individuals and teams develop a scientific approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement by repeatedly going through a set of steps, essentially training them to think critically and systematically when tackling challenges; it’s considered a […]
Total Autonomous Maintenance
Training Overview: This focused Autonomous Maintenance (AM) course (1 or 2 days) equips operators and front-line teams with the skills and mindset to take ownership of basic equipment care, forming a key pillar of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Autonomous Maintenance empowers operators to perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspection, and minor adjustments, preventing […]
Total Productive Maintenance
Training Overview: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) (2 days) provides participants with the knowledge and skills to implement a proactive maintenance strategy that maximizes equipment effectiveness, minimizes downtime, and extends asset life. TPM engages all employees, from operators to management, in maintaining and improving equipment performance. Through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and real-world case studies, participants […]
Quick Changeover & Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
Training Overview: This SMED / Quick Changeover course equips participants with the tools and techniques to reduce setup and changeover times, increasing machine availability and production flexibility. Participants learn how to streamline setup processes, reduce delays, and improve responsiveness to changing production demands. Through hands-on activities and real-world application, participants analyze current changeovers, separate internal […]
Mistake Proofing (Poka-Yoke)
Training Overview: This hands-on Error-Proofing (Poka Yoke) training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to design and implement mistake-proofing methods that prevent errors before they occur. By applying Poka Yoke principles, organizations can dramatically reduce defects, improve quality, and increase customer satisfaction. Through interactive exercises, practical examples, and real-world application, participants will learn how […]
5S Workplace Optimization
Training Overview: 5S Workplace Optimization equips participants with the tools and techniques to create an organized, efficient, and visually managed workplace that supports operational excellence. By integrating the five steps of 5S—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—with visual management methods, participants will learn to improve communication, reduce waste, and make performance visible to […]
Standard Work
Training Overview: This intensive 2-day Standard Work course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and sustain standardized processes that drive consistency, efficiency, and quality. Standard Work is a foundational element of Lean that defines the best-known method to perform a task, ensuring that every operator follows the same steps to achieve […]
Lean Thinking & Understanding Waste
Training Overview: This immersive 2-day workshop introduces participants to the core principles of Lean through the use of the Lean Simulation Machine—a powerful, interactive tool that replicates real-world production and service processes. Through multiple simulation rounds, participants will experience firsthand how waste impacts efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction—and learn to apply Lean tools and techniques […]
Value Stream Mapping
Training Overview: This intensive 3-day Value Stream Mapping (VSM) course equips participants with the skills to visually map, analyze, and redesign processes to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability. Using real-world case studies and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to identify value-added and non-value-added activities, eliminate waste, and design future-state processes that deliver measurable results. […]
Lean (OPEX) Daily Management
Training Overview: “Lean Daily Management” (LDM) is a 5-day activity-based course that teaches a system to help organizations understand their daily performance and make sure they are on track to meet their goals. LDM is based on the principles of lean management, which is a business methodology that aims to improve quality and efficiency by […]