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Learn all about lean manufacturing - for free

The Lean Workshop Group invites you to a free seminar to learn the theory of lean manufacturing techniques and to discover how a lean manufacturing cell operates.

15/05/2014 16:35:12

A consortium of nine suppliers to the manufacturing sector have formed The Lean
Workshop Group, including Bosch Rexroth, Spitfire Consultancy & Training, SICK UK, K Hartwall, Orgatex, Bosch Power Tools, iCart, Hurst Green Plastics and WERMA Signaltechnik.

The Group has created a demonstration production cell for the half-day seminars which will help to explain how lean manufacturing is implemented, and how it can help companies to improve their efficiency, competitive position and profitability.

The cell embodies the latest developments in lean manufacturing technology and manufactures real products. These are produced in a wide range of variants to show how effectively lean manufacturing handles present-day requirements for high-mix
production.

The seminars are complemented by practical sessions in the production cell and all those who attend can discuss their own specific problems and requirements with the presenters.

Topics covered include value stream mapping, work content and workplace design, dimensioning of the KANBAN control loop, design of KANBAN boards, the customer order in the ERP system, levelling, and the design of Heijunka boards.

It's free of charge and open to all interested parties. The next events are planned to take place in Londonderry on June 17, 18 and 19. Click here to find out more about the seminar series.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.