Applied Lean Manufacturing
This training course offered by Swiss Engineering and the Arc School of Engineering allows you to quickly and effectively master the concepts of Lean Manufacturing, with an emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement.
Program
In an ever-changing industrial world, improving performance is not just about reducing waste or optimizing processes. The importance of co-construction with teams and collective intelligence are pillars of Lean Manufacturing. These aspects not only improve processes, but also create a work environment where each member actively contributes to the continuous transformation of the company.
With this in mind, Swiss Engineering and the Arc School of Engineering offer this intensive and interactive training course that combines theory and practice for a quick and effective understanding of Lean concepts, with a strong focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
Content
The training takes place over three days and combines theory, practical exercises, and a collaborative mini-project.
Day 1: The Lean mindset and the role of the Lean manager
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Lean Philosophy | More than a methodology, Lean is based on co-construction with teams and collective intelligence to sustainably improve processes. |
| The Servant Leader | The Lean manager as a facilitator, supporting teams in their continuous improvement journey. |
| Presentation and application of Lean tools | VSM (Value Stream Mapping), Yamazumi, Takt Time, 5S. |
| Practical exercises | |
| • Importance of Lean rituals | Daily meetings, visual management, standardized agenda. |
| • The 3Ms Theory of Lean | Concepts of Mura (variability), Muri (overburden), and Muda (waste), including modern waste (lack of collective intelligence, energy waste, environmental deficit). |
| • Active observation | Introduction to qualitative and quantitative observation on a production line. |
| • Cycle time | Introduction to Takt Time and its role in balancing production lines and improving flows. |
| Training support and case study | Role-playing game based on a pocket knife assembly line, for an immersive experience and practical integration of concepts. |
Day 2: Advanced Lean Tools – SMED, Kanban, and Standards
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) | How to reduce changeover times for better production responsiveness. |
| Process Standardization | The importance of standardization to ensure quality, process stability, and the development of multi-skills. |
| Practical Workshop |
• Effect of batch size on individual and collective performance as well as on production flexibility. • Application of SMED and Kanban on a simulated production line. • Creation of standards |
| Reflection on the integration of teams in the design of standards and the management of flows to optimize collective production. |
Day 3: Optimizing a production line – Final project
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Implementation of Improvement Actions | Collaborative work to reorganize and optimize the pocket knife production line, integrating the Lean tools studied previously. |
| Practical Exercise | Complete optimization of a production line, taking into account the results from previous days and the corrective actions identified. |
| Mini-Project Presentation | Each group presents its results and the solutions implemented to optimize production. |
| Feedback Session | Discussions between trainers and participants on the challenges, successes, and improvement points encountered. |
| Synthesis and Conclusion | Review of the three days, recap of key concepts, and discussion on the application of Lean tools in various industrial environments. |
Mini-project: Optimization of a collaborative production line
The mini-project, which serves as the central theme of the training, allows participants to apply Lean Manufacturing tools to a pocket knife assembly line. This project is carried out in groups, with an emphasis on co-construction and collective intelligence, where each team member contributes their ideas to identify waste, improve flows, and optimize the overall process.
The groups will present their findings at the end of the third day, with feedback from trainers and other participants. This will allow for direct application of the concepts, while promoting teamwork and continuous improvement. Each group will deliver a 25-page report explaining their approach, analyses, actions implemented, and gains achieved in terms of both soft skills and operational improvements.
Skills
This training course aims to provide participants with the skills necessary to optimize industrial processes while integrating co-construction and collective intelligence as drivers of continuous improvement.
You will be able to:
- Understand the Lean mindset and the importance of co-construction
Develop a Lean vision focused not only on eliminating waste, but also on collaborating with teams to achieve sustainable continuous improvement.
- Mastering key Lean tools and concepts
Exploring key tools such as VSM, Yamazumi, Takt Time, 5S, SMED, Kanban, and work standards to identify and reduce waste while strengthening collaborative processes.
- Put it into practice on a simulated production line
Apply the concepts learned to optimize production on a Victorinox pocket knife assembly line, integrating teamwork and collective intelligence.
Target Audience
This training course is designed for engineers, managers, project managers, and operations managers in the manufacturing, industrial operations, or continuous improvement sectors. It is aimed at anyone who wants to integrate Lean practices while promoting team involvement in the transformation process.
Degree Awarded
Duration and Organization of Studies
Duration
3 days
Location
Campus Arc 2, Neuchâtel
Admission
Next opening
TBD
Registration deadline
TBD
Fee
1 200 CHF
Perspectives
This training course will strengthen your skills in SMED, process standardization, flow management, and team integration in the creation of standards.
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