Lean Training

The Mosby Group training curriculum is composed of a series of customized modules, each covering specific areas of Lean Manufacturing as required by a client's individual operational requirements.

The program is designed so that between training days, the organization has the necessary information and allocated time to put the concepts covered in the classroom into practical application. After all, it is only through actual shop floor implementation that any investment in training will provide any positive and tangible returns.

The Mosby Group takes a hands-on approach towards training. Whenever practical, we are eager to take students beyond the classroom to their own shop floor in order to show how textbook theories apply to each company's specific circumstances.

The major objectives of our training include:

Learn the underlying philosophy of the Toyota Production System, as well as develop an understanding of which Lean tools to apply to a particular production challenge. Discover how to look at one's own shop floor in terms of lead-time reduction, waste elimination and material flow. Learn the importance of continuous improvement (kaizen), including how to complete kaizen workshops. Become a Lean Manager: develop an understanding of how to manage people in a Lean environment in order to sustain improvements in production methods. Develop a long-term strategic implementation plan.

Program Components

General Courses:

Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Value Stream Mapping 6S and the Visual Workplace Developing and Leading Workgroups in a Lean environment Standard Work and Line Balancing Material Flow and Pull Systems Cellular Manufacturing and Leveling (including cell design and analysis) Setup Reduction (SMED) and Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) How to Plan and Lead continuous improvement (kaizen) activities

Advanced Courses:

Material Handling and Call Systems for Lean Manufacturing Error Proofing (Poke-Yoke) Accounting and Measurement for Lean Production Preparation Process (3P) Lean in the office Integrating Lean with Six Sigma Training Length and Duration

Depending on each client's specific situation, the above curriculum is used to develop a customized training program. In most cases, the most important material can be covered within 7-10 days, with additional training provided as the Lean enterprise matures.

Additionally, the time frame over which training is given will vary for each client. Some organizations prefer to receive the training up-front, while others spread it over 6-8 weeks. The Mosby Group's objective is to work with each customer to find the ideal balance between classroom training and actual implementation.

Unique Features

The Mosby Group shares all training materials in fully editable formats (PowerPoint, Excel, etc...) so that clients may use and modify this information to build their own production system.

Program Instructors

All Mosby Group consultants are seasoned professionals who have substantial Lean implementation and transformation experience.

Additional Information

To learn more about our training programs, contact us by telephone, email or simply fill out the online form. We look forward providing your company the knowledge and education necessary to achieve operational excellence.