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FRAMEWORK FOR EXCELLENCE: Structured Problem-Solving Workshop – Chicago
This hands-on, three-hour workshop introduces participants to a structured, visual, and collaborative approach to problem solving using A3 Thinking, a proven methodology rooted in continuous improvement.
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SMED Made Simple: Cutting Changeover Time to Boost Productivity and Flexibility
SMED Made Simple breaks down how manufacturers can dramatically reduce changeover time to unlock higher productivity, flexibility, and equipment utilization.
Blogs
Mastering Job Methods: Unlocking Continuous Improvement with Training Within Industry (TWI)
A practical look at how Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Methods empowers frontline leaders to drive continuous improvement by making everyday work safer, easier, and more efficient on the shop floor.
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Job Shops have a Unique Set of Challenges
Job shops don’t struggle because they lack work. They struggle because variability is built into everything they do.
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Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Wood River
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.
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ACCELERATE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Shop Floor Success Series – Elgin
This a six-week hands-on program that equips supervisors to solve problems faster, lead with confidence, and deliver measurable results on the shop floor starting day one.
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ACCELERATE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Shop Floor Success Series – Belvidere
This is a six-week hands-on program that equips supervisors to solve problems faster, lead with confidence, and deliver measurable results on the shop floor starting day one.
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ACCELERATE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Shop Floor Success Series – Quad Cities
This is a six-week hands-on program that equips supervisors to solve problems faster, lead with confidence, and deliver measurable results on the shop floor starting day one.
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PRACTICE MAKES IMPROVEMENT: Why Kata Matters at Every Level in Your Organization
In this webinar, you’ll discover why Kata is a mindset and method that drives continuous improvement from the front line to executive leadership.
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BEYOND THE SHOP: Lean Thinking in Office and Support Functions
Attendees will gain a practical framework for extending Lean into office and support functions and get the same resulting waste reduction, flow improvement, and smoother communication they’ve experienced through shopfloor application.