Introduces the paper airplane simulation common in Lean courses. Details how to fold the plane. Provides a sample set of metrics to be captured when running the simulation. Proceeds through a simulation that is run in stages, which more or less follow manufacturing history. Covers craft based manufacturing and Mass Production models.

The current state value stream map is developed for the Sailboat Company of Naples, FL. The current state sets the baseline of performance to improve from. Leadtime, cycle time, materials flow, information flow, and inventory are captured on the value stream map.

This is a game that the Instructors at SSDSI use to show the difference between traditional “Push” production and the benefits of “Pull” production. Instructions for the game are at: www.vancouver.wsu.edu If you want more information, call me (Kevin) at 479-739-4940 or email at kclay@sixsigmadsi.com.

Here Tom looks at key lean labs concept 3 – levelling, flow and defined sequences & roles (standard work). For other videos on Lean Lab check out www.youtube.com or for further information on Lean Laboratory go to www.leanlaboratory.com

Video of Process Master, the business process modeling and discovery application for BPM, BPA and BPI in the Enterprise 2.0

Arul Aruleswaran, Author, Changing with Lean Six Sigma, MD and Consultant, LSS Academy Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia (www.lss-academy.com), bit.ly