This seminar provides a concise introduction to the principles of Lean Manufacturing through thought-provoking class discussion and a hands-on simulation. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing, such as visual controls, set up reduction, batch size reduction and others that will serve as a foundation for a successful move from traditional mass production to Lean Manufacturing.

During the simulation round, participants work as a group to modify their simulation work environment based upon their newly-acquired knowledge. Metrics are calculated between rounds to quantitatively measure incremental results of the improvements as the group evolves into a Lean organization.