Developed by Shingo Prize recipient Bruce Hamilton, this groundbreaking lean manufacturing training system contains everything you need to begin, re-energize or standardize your Continuous Improvement training and implementation. This kit is based upon the three critical aspects of the Toyota Production System: Foundations, Countermeasures and Management. This is a learn-and-do training product combining both explicit learning in the form of a workbook, on-line reinforcement and DVD lessons, and tacit learning in the form of practical exercises and projects. Tacit learning, or learning by doing, is essential to understanding and implementing TPS.

The factor that separates the men from the boys in Lean Manufacturing is the level of engagement or involvement of the workforce in process improvement efforts. In this short video Richard Rahn and Gerard Leone from Leonardo Group Americas offer some suggestions for launching an employee engagement effort.

www.iconics-oee.com Today’s manufacturers require an OEE solution which provides plant wide metrics and real time information to help drive performance improvements including reduced down time, reduced cycle times and lower costs. The ICONICS OEE solution can be implemented as part of your continuous improvement program and to support other Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5s, Six Sigma and TPM. This video will give you an idea of what The ICONICS OEE Solution looks like and how it can save you money.

Esterline CEO Bob Cremin describes “lean” manufacturing Sept. 25 at Thunderbird.

TIMSA Lean manufacturing improvements trough the years

This is a training session on the Lean Manufacturing Concept of 5S given at Bethel University.