Lean Half-Day Lean Process Improvement Class with Simulation - Abingdon, VA

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Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Welcome to the Lean Half-Day Lean Process Improvement Class with Simulation!Date: Tuesday Aug 27, 2024Time: 08:00 AM - 12:30 PMLocation: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Rooms 230 &amp; 231; 1 Partnership Circle Abingdon, VA 24212Come join us for a hands-on learning experience where you will dive into the world of Lean Process Improvement. This in-person event will take place at the <a href="https://www.swcenter.edu/" title="https://www.swcenter.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Rooms 230 &amp; 231 </a>in Abingdon, VA and will provide you with the opportunity to participate in simulations that will help you understand and apply Lean principles in a practical way.Whether you are new to Lean or looking to enhance your skills, this class is perfect for anyone interested in streamlining processes and improving efficiency.What's In Store?<ul><li>Participants will go through three quick simulation rounds to teach concepts. Operators will build K’nex “Widgets” to simulate a traditional manufacturing operation.</li><li>A Training overview will address standard lean tools and improvement methodologies, including lot size reduction, single piece flow and simulation results will demonstrate impacts to business in lead-times, profitability and productivity.</li><li>In the simulation’s third-round the team applies concepts of kaizen and process improvement to create their own process flow, which they can see the results of the changes and improvements over the three rounds.</li></ul>Witness Remarkable Results in Just Three Rounds!<ul><li>Cycle time reduction of 80%</li><li>90% reduction in WIP</li><li>60% reduction of floor space</li><li>Up to 150% increase in number of units shipped</li><li>70% Increase in profit</li></ul>Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded professionals.Register &amp; Save Your Seat Today!

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