Participants who attend this program will quickly understand that by using the one piece flow principle, combined with the concept of U-shaped cells and parallel lines, people in the cell will experience improved and increased access to more processes, therefore increasing their potential productivity. This program will focus on the principle that the part or service being processed is moved or transported as little as possible. Excess motion is waste. Compressing the space between processes is important.
By combining the concepts of flow and upgraded skills, production and service processes can become much more streamlined, and significant productivity gains can be achieved. Furthermore, lead-time is reduced and the quality level is increased substantially. This program will outline how these concepts are achievable through the implementation of cellular flow. The program integrates with flow process analysis.
Elements covered include:
- Traditional versus cellular flow
- Designing U-shaped and parallel line cells
- One-piece flow versus Batch production
- Characteristics of One-piece Flow
- Pull systems versus Push systems
- Pull system characteristics
- Understand the Kanban concept
- Examples of Takt time calculations
- Measuring and balancing work to Takt Time
- Understanding work combination tables
- Understanding how to maximize flexible manpower systems to minimize overtime costs
- The principles of "How to identify Waste"
- Understanding flow process analysis
For questions regarding the program, please contact Pamela Zablonski, Training and Consulting Manager at 716-888-8493 or email at zablonsp@canisius.edu.
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