Introduction
Lean is more than a buzz word in today’s manufacturing environment. Companies are struggling to find ways to reduce, cut back and slim down their operations to meet the expectations of both shareholders and customers. Planning and scheduling for lean manufacturing operations is a challenging business. A large amount of information must be brought
together and analyzed to meet customer demands while reducing waste on the manufacturing floor. This class provides
the knowledge and techniques required for planning and operating in the five areas of a lean manufacturing system.
Taking and applying the lessons from this class will give the attendee a leg up on the competition.
Selected Topics |
- Five lean loops
- Takt time, cycle time and target rate
- Kanban loop sizing for suppliers
- Internal kanban loop sizing
- Capacity analysis for internal machines
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- Value stream mapping
- Shipping and receiving dock processes
- Scheduling techniques for large changeovers
- Operator balancing
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Class Outline |
| Day 1 |
Day 3 |
- Introductions and group assignments
- Lean manufacturing baseline
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- Level load operations and planning
- Capacity analysis for large changeovers
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| Day 2 |
Day 4 |
- Value stream mapping
- Shipping and Receiving
- Fixed Time Variable
- Quantity kanban loops
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- Fixed Quantity Variable
- Time kanban loops
- Group presentation
- Wrap-up
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This is a four day, intensive learning experience. Large classroom instruction and discussion will be the primary delivery
format. The class will use small working groups for a focused case study to apply the classroom topics. Hands on
simulations will be used to show examples and demonstrate techniques. Participants will leave with example
spreadsheets that can be used for real life planning.
- Plant Managers
- Operations Managers
- Material Managers
- Lean Implementers
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- Lean Coaches
- Production Supervisors
- Production Schedulers
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Aamer Rehman is a Vice President of Lean Manufacturing Solutions and Services at i2 Technologies, Inc. He has spent
his career working with manufacturing companies helping them to improve their communication, manufacturing,
planning and scheduling methods. Working both on the floor as well as in the front office, Mr. Rehman helps companies
to bring real world improvements directly to their bottom lines.
Dale J. Raar is a Solution Strategist for Lean Manufacturing at i2 Technologies, Inc. He has worked in various sectors
including automotive, semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace. His primary focus has been on helping companies
reduce waste in their processes through better manufacturing techniques and information flow. Mr. Raar helps
customers to see and understand areas of improvement for both quick hits and long term successes.
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