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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation - Marion
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with simulation of a production facility. The basic concepts of Lean manufacturing and the tools and methodology necessary to implement “lean” on the shop floor are demonstrated. Participants assume the role of production workers\, applying lean tools to their individual workspaces and the entire product line. This learn-do technique\, over three “shifts”\, illustrates cause and effect relationships for each of the lean tools presented.  \nParticipants review methodology and lessons learned from previous shifts\, deciding what and how to implement while working with realistic constraints such as available resources\, cash flow\, and resistance to change.  \nBENEFIT FROM HANDS-ON FACTORY SIMULATION  \nFollowing the Lean Manufacturing Overview and Simulation\, participants will have learned several new techniques to aid you in the Lean transformation on-site. You’ll be able to:  \n\nDifferentiate between a “push” and a “pull” system \nIdentify the eight (8) wastes that must be eliminated to make the manufacturing processes Lean \nExplain how those wastes reduce company profits \nUnderstand the functions of a Kanban system \nMake more effective use of the employee’s time following waste elimination \n\nAGENDA  \n\n8:00 AM -Traditional Manufacturing & 8 Wastes \n\n\n9:00AM – Round 1 – Traditional Manufacturing Simulation Workplace Organization (5S) \n\n\n10:00AM – 5S System\, Visual Controls\, Standardized Work\, Plant Layout\, Point of Use Storage\, Batch Size Reduction\, Quick Changeover \n\n\n11:30AM – Round 2 – Applying Basic Lean Tools \n\n\n12:00PM – Break – Lunch \n\n\n12:30PM – Teams\, Quality at the Source\, Cellular Manufacturing\, Pull Systems\, Total Productive Maintenance \n\n\n2:00PM – Round 3 – Applying Intermediate Lean Tools \n\n\n3:00PM – Wrap-up \n\nCost: $800.00 per participant   \nUpon successful completion of this class\, participants will receive a certificate of completion.  \nCancellations made within seven (7) days of the program start date\, or failure to inform IMEC of cancellation will not be refunded.  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/lean-manufacturing-overview-with-simulation-marion/
LOCATION:Pepsi MidAmerica\, 2605 W Main St\, Marion\, IL\, 62959\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation - Belvidere
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with simulation of a production facility. The basic concepts of Lean manufacturing and the tools and methodology necessary to implement “lean” on the shop floor are demonstrated. Participants assume the role of production workers\, applying lean tools to their individual workspaces and the entire product line. This learn-do technique\, over three “shifts”\, illustrates cause and effect relationships for each of the lean tools presented.  \nParticipants review methodology and lessons learned from previous shifts\, deciding what and how to implement while working with realistic constraints such as available resources\, cash flow\, and resistance to change.  \nBENEFIT FROM HANDS-ON FACTORY SIMULATION  \nFollowing the Lean Manufacturing Overview and Simulation\, participants will have learned several new techniques to aid you in the Lean transformation on-site. You’ll be able to:  \n\nDifferentiate between a “push” and a “pull” system \nIdentify the eight (8) wastes that must be eliminated to make the manufacturing processes Lean \nExplain how those wastes reduce company profits \nUnderstand the functions of a Kanban system \nMake more effective use of the employee’s time following waste elimination \n\nAGENDA  \n\n8:00 AM -Traditional Manufacturing & 8 Wastes \n\n\n9:00AM – Round 1 – Traditional Manufacturing Simulation Workplace Organization (5S) \n\n\n10:00AM – 5S System\, Visual Controls\, Standardized Work\, Plant Layout\, Point of Use Storage\, Batch Size Reduction\, Quick Changeover \n\n\n11:30AM – Round 2 – Applying Basic Lean Tools \n\n\n12:00PM – Break – Lunch \n\n\n12:30PM – Teams\, Quality at the Source\, Cellular Manufacturing\, Pull Systems\, Total Productive Maintenance \n\n\n2:00PM – Round 3 – Applying Intermediate Lean Tools \n\n\n3:00PM – Wrap-up \n\nCost: $800.00 per participant   \nUpon successful completion of this class\, participants will receive a certificate of completion.  \nCancellations made within seven (7) days of the program start date\, or failure to inform IMEC of cancellation will not be refunded.  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/lean-manufacturing-overview-with-simulation-belvidere/
LOCATION:Rock Valley College Advanced Technology Center (ATC)\, 1400 Big Thunder Blvd\, Belvidere\, IL\, 61008
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation - Effingham
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with simulation of a production facility. The basic concepts of Lean manufacturing and the tools and methodology necessary to implement “lean” on the shop floor are demonstrated. Participants assume the role of production workers\, applying lean tools to their individual workspaces and the entire product line. This learn-do technique\, over three “shifts”\, illustrates cause and effect relationships for each of the lean tools presented.  \nParticipants review methodology and lessons learned from previous shifts\, deciding what and how to implement while working with realistic constraints such as available resources\, cash flow\, and resistance to change.  \nBENEFIT FROM HANDS-ON FACTORY SIMULATION  \nFollowing the Lean Manufacturing Overview and Simulation\, participants will have learned several new techniques to aid you in the Lean transformation on-site. You’ll be able to:  \n\nDifferentiate between a “push” and a “pull” system \nIdentify the eight (8) wastes that must be eliminated to make the manufacturing processes Lean \nExplain how those wastes reduce company profits \nUnderstand the functions of a Kanban system \nMake more effective use of the employee’s time following waste elimination \n\nAGENDA  \n\n8:00 AM -Traditional Manufacturing & 8 Wastes \n\n\n9:00AM – Round 1 – Traditional Manufacturing Simulation Workplace Organization (5S) \n\n\n10:00AM – 5S System\, Visual Controls\, Standardized Work\, Plant Layout\, Point of Use Storage\, Batch Size Reduction\, Quick Changeover \n\n\n11:30AM – Round 2 – Applying Basic Lean Tools \n\n\n12:00PM – Break – Lunch \n\n\n12:30PM – Teams\, Quality at the Source\, Cellular Manufacturing\, Pull Systems\, Total Productive Maintenance \n\n\n2:00PM – Round 3 – Applying Intermediate Lean Tools \n\n\n3:00PM – Wrap-up \n\nCost: $800.00 per participant   \nUpon successful completion of this class\, participants will receive a certificate of completion.  \nCancellations made within seven (7) days of the program start date\, or failure to inform IMEC of cancellation will not be refunded.  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/lean-manufacturing-overview-with-simulation-effingham/
LOCATION:Lake Land College – Workforce Development Center\, 305 Richmond Avenue East\, Mattoon\, IL\, 61938
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events
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SUMMARY:SMARTER SPACE DESIGN: Unlocking the Power of Plant Layouts
DESCRIPTION:A well-designed plant layout is more than a drawing\, it’s a powerful tool that drives efficiency\, supports growth\, and improves employee morale. In this webinar\, we will walk through the essential elements of creating and maintaining a plant layout\, from ensuring smooth process flow to planning for future expansion. \n\n\nYou will also see a practical template proposal that highlights how IMEC approaches plant layout design and the real-world benefits it can deliver. \n\nParticipants will learn how to:\n\nApply core principles of plant layout design to improve efficiency and profitability\nEvaluate and optimize process flow for better productivity\nMaximize floor space while planning for future growth\nEnhance safety\, employee morale\, and communication through smart design\nLeverage the IMEC plant layout template to guide planning decisions\n\n\nWhether you are preparing for a move\, reconfiguring your current space\, or simply exploring ways to improve efficiency\, this session will give you the insights and tools to make confident facility layout decisions. \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/smarter-space-design-unlocking-the-power-of-plant-layouts/
LOCATION:Zoom Details to Follow
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation - Lisle
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with simulation of a production facility. The basic concepts of Lean manufacturing and the tools and methodology necessary to implement “lean” on the shop floor are demonstrated. Participants assume the role of production workers\, applying lean tools to their individual workspaces and the entire product line. This learn-do technique\, over three “shifts”\, illustrates cause and effect relationships for each of the lean tools presented.  \nParticipants review methodology and lessons learned from previous shifts\, deciding what and how to implement while working with realistic constraints such as available resources\, cash flow\, and resistance to change.  \nBENEFIT FROM HANDS-ON FACTORY SIMULATION  \nFollowing the Lean Manufacturing Overview and Simulation\, participants will have learned several new techniques to aid you in the Lean transformation on-site. You’ll be able to:  \n\nDifferentiate between a “push” and a “pull” system \nIdentify the eight (8) wastes that must be eliminated to make the manufacturing processes Lean \nExplain how those wastes reduce company profits \nUnderstand the functions of a Kanban system \nMake more effective use of the employee’s time following waste elimination \n\nAGENDA  \n\n8:00 AM -Traditional Manufacturing & 8 Wastes \n\n\n9:00AM – Round 1 – Traditional Manufacturing Simulation Workplace Organization (5S) \n\n\n10:00AM – 5S System\, Visual Controls\, Standardized Work\, Plant Layout\, Point of Use Storage\, Batch Size Reduction\, Quick Changeover \n\n\n11:30AM – Round 2 – Applying Basic Lean Tools \n\n\n12:00PM – Break – Lunch \n\n\n12:30PM – Teams\, Quality at the Source\, Cellular Manufacturing\, Pull Systems\, Total Productive Maintenance \n\n\n2:00PM – Round 3 – Applying Intermediate Lean Tools \n\n\n3:00PM – Wrap-up \n\nCost: $800.00 per participant   \nCancellations made within seven (7) days of the program start date\, or failure to inform IMEC of cancellation will not be refunded.  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/lean-manufacturing-overview-with-simulation-lisle/
LOCATION:workNet DuPage\, 2525 Cabot Dr. - Suite 302\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events
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