This seminar will discuss other options that can be pursued that will effectively increase plant capacity while delaying the construction of a new facility or dramatically altering the present site. Walt Sutton, nationally known author, speaker and consultant, founded, owned, grew and sold four companies over 23 years. Through a combination of activities, interesting stories and pointed observations, participants will map their jobs at the center of their businesses and in perspective with their lives, assess their own skills, and engage in a catalogue of proven processes for improvement. No previous experience is required. The workshop is a mix of classroom and live simulation.
Participants begin by manufacturing simulated circuit boards in a traditional manufacturing setting.
The results of the first simulation round will provide the setting for continuous improvement, applying lean manufacturing principles in subsequent rounds of the simulation. This workshop teaches the fundamental principles of set-up reduction. Participants learn the standard methodology in applying SMED to any type of set-up or industry. This hands-on workshop teaches how to link and balance manufacturing operations to reduce lead times, minimize work in process, optimize floor space usage, and improve productivity. The facilitator leads the participants through the MEP 5-step process for designing and implementing work cells, using a live simulation.