We have recently launched online lean training programs including a Lean Certification Program. To learn more about online lean training including pricing, click here.

We still have space available in our Fall 2009 Lean training workshops in Orange County, CA. The course schedule is below.

Course (Click course name to download description, click date to register)

Date

Kaizen Events: 5S, Visual Controls, and Mistake Proofing	Sep 9, 2009
Quick Changeover and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)	Sep 10, 2009
Creating Continuous Flow Manufacturing Cells	Oct 7, 2009
Material Flow and Kanban	Oct 8, 2009
Lean Production Control and Inventory Mgmt.	Nov 4, 2009

Any of the above courses (plus many others) can be brought to your facility and customized to meet your requirements.

Click here for details on all of our training offerings, both on-site at your facility and public.

Problem Solving

Last month, we talked about standard work and offered a guest article on the subject. Equally important as standard work is the ability for an organization to identify and solve problems. This month we'll talk about lean problem solving.

This month we feature three articles about problem solving. First, we talk about creating a problem solving culture. Next, we talk about some basic tools of problem solving. Finally, we talk about mistake proofing methods that are key counter-measures to problems.

The materials referenced in this newsletter will teach you more about lean. If you would like to learn more, feel free to call us at 866-559-5598 or visit our website and click on "Contact Us."

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