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Program Benefits

Principles of Lean Office is a highly interactive program based on the proven continuous improvement techniques of the Toyota Production System specifically tailored for the administrative environment.
 

You will benefit from this comprehensive program of how lean principles can be effectively applied in non-manufacturing settings. Different types of waste will be defined from a Lean point of view. The root causes of waste will be examined and successful methods used to eliminate it will be demonstrated. Through several hands-on exercises, you will see how the tools and lean thinking can apply to a variety of office and service industry applications.

Who Should Attend

Business leaders, office managers, office supervisors, engineers, buyers, administrators, directors and individuals ready to meet the challenge of continuous improvement. This course is worth 2.4 CEUs

Program Objectives

• Understand how Lean Office can improve your business operations

• Define basic concepts of Lean Office

• Recognize waste and non-value added activities commonly found in office environments

• Introduce value stream mapping—a way to highlight opportunities and plan your improvements

• Understand how to begin applying Lean Office at your facility

• Learn how to run effective meetings and encourage the right behaviors with measures and metrics

• Identify common Lean improvement tools and techniques

Program Topics

• Introduction to Lean & Office Wastes

• Value Stream Mapping

• Culture Change and Corporate Commitment

• Team Meetings & Tools

• Kaizen Events

• Measures & Metrics

• 5S in the Office

• Standard Work

• Mistake Proofing

• Value Add Improvements

• Solution Development

Download the course flyer for more detailed information and a registration form.

This course will be taught at Southwest Research Institute and is being offered in partnership with Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center.
 

For more information about how TMAC or SwRI can help you with manufacturing assistance, research, or project requirements or how you can contract with SwRI, please e-mail Bill Rafferty, or call (210) 522-5865.
 

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.

April 15, 2008