Approach to Lean Manufacturing

 Detroit, MI            October 24, 2007         1:00PM to 5:00PM

Seminar Description:

“Lean”  It’s today’s manufacturing buzzword — one that is being rapidly adopted by many other industries.  But do you really understand what it is or what it means?  We do!  We are JMAC America, and we created many of the tools that comprise lean, such as Kaizen, TPM, JIT, SMED, and 5S.  Most importantly, though, we know that the lean philosophy must be properly applied and work with the existing corporate culture at the same time it is changing that culture.  The results when properly implemented?  Phenomenal improvements in quality, cost, delivery, and customer service.  But to achieve those results, top management must be the first to adopt lean tenets and be untiring in pushing toward a vision which they not only create but continuously champion.  If you’re interested, this seminar will help you get there!

This seminar will help you:

· Understand the Foundations of Lean Activity

· Understand the Lean Philosophy

· Learn Various Lean Techniques and Their Interrelations

· Understand the Sequence of Implementing Lean in a Manufacturing Environment.

· Appreciate Common Mistakes in Lean Implementation Efforts 

Course Content:

1.   Introduction to JMAC America (1:00 to 1:10)

2.   What is a Lean Manufacturing System (1:10 to 1:40)

· Lean Philosophy

· The Essential Elements of Lean Manufacturing

· Lean Manufacturing Terminology

3.  The Lean Road Map (1:40 to 3:10)

· Steps and Sequence of Lean Implementation

4.  Social Hour (3:10 to 4:10)

5.  Lean Implementation Myths and Mistakes - Key Elements of  Successful  Culture Change  (4:15 to 5:00)

Who should attend?

Vice Presidents of Manufacturing / Operations, Plant Managers

Location:

The Embassy Suites Detroit - Southfield

28100 Franklin Road Southfield, MI  48034-5514

Tel: (248) 350-2000  Fax: (248) 350-3416 

Cost:

$150 per Person, includes a 1 hour social hour.

Registration:

By Phone: Call Satoko @ 1-847-228-5555

By e-mail: seminar@jmac-america.com

By Fax: Print the Brochure and fax to 1-847-228-5305.