5s & Visual Management Visual Management is the use of visual and other sensory communication and control tools in an operation or process to reduce waste.  This workshop will provide an introduction to Visual Management and present many of its practical applications such as: •             Establishing  a common communication “language” in a work area •             Providing “at a glance” management of work area •             Facilitating teamwork, dignity and self-esteem Register Here!

Process Mapping Value Stream Mapping All products, whether they be tangible goods - or services- or information, have Inputs, a Transformational Process, and Outputs.  Along the Transformational Process are “value added” and “non-value” added activities. The value stream consists of all the activities required to generate a product or service from start to finish. In this workshop, we will learn to map the value stream and use the tool to create improvements, reduce inefficiencies, and reduce the cost of the…

Quick & Easy Kaizen Kaizen - “Kai” to change “Zen” for the good Kaizen is a Japanese term for continuous improvement based on principles of doing things better and achieving higher standards. It is a process or methodology to do continuous incremental improvements that create more value with less waste. Continuous Improvement can often be done quickly and routinely to improve a workflow and value stream processes. This in turn creates reduced costs, improved performance, and superior competiveness in the global marketplace. It…