Intro to Lean
Intro to Lean Thinking
Intro to Lean Thinking is a management philosophy that focuses on creating value with
fewer resources and less waste. The goal of Lean Thinking is to engage the entire
organization in identifying and eliminating waste, thus improving the flow, productivity,
and quality of work.
Student Learning Outcomes: Participants will gain an understanding of the concepts
of Lean Thinking, the philosophy behind it, and the tools associated with it.
Students will:
“Learn by doing” by going through hands-on activities in a simulated factory that
deploys the concepts of Lean Thinking in five separate phases.
Outline of Course Topics:
I. Lean Thinking philosophy
II. Overview of the different components of Lean Thinking
o 5S workplace organization
o Visual management
o Plant layout
o Standardized work
o Batch size reduction
o Cross-trained and empowered teams
o Quality at the source
o Point of Use Storage (POUS)
o Quick changeovers
o Pull systems
o Cellular workplace design
o Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
III. The basics of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
IV. The advantages and benefits of adopting a Lean Thinking culture
Why this type of training is important to manufacturers:
The aim of Lean Thinking is to create a lean culture, one that sustains growth by
aligning customer satisfaction with employee satisfaction. The basic insight of Lean
Thinking is that of mindset, in every person to identify wasted time and effort in
their own job and eliminating such waste, the resulting culture (basic thinking, mindset
and assumptions) will deliver more
value at less expense while developing every employee's confidence, competence and
ability to work with others.
Supplemental Course Material: Workbook with the presentation slides
Target Audience: All employees
Duration: 5 hours
Next Training Offering:
To Be Determined
Your Instructor: Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology (AMT)
AMT is a leader in assisting local manufacturers in overcoming the challenges of today’s competitive economy. They have a highly skilled team of experts who have many years of industry experience combined with extensive consulting, training, and coaching experience. They are business advisors who have built a reputation for understanding and meeting manufacturers' needs with expert solutions. AMT is a unique resource for manufacturers seeking to increase sales, streamline operations, achieve certifications, reduce costs, create jobs, and prosper in the following counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins.
Cancellations with less than 3 days notice or failure to attend (No Shows) the first day of class will not qualify for a refund or reduction of charges.
Students may cancel 3 days or more prior to the day of class and receive a full refund. We solidify dates with instructors 3 days prior to the start of the class (or reschedule/cancel) and it is dependent upon enrollment. Cancellations with less than 3 days notice can not be refunded). Notification maybe done by phone to the Office of Workforce Education (607-936-5501) or email to ilearn@corning-cc.edu
Businesses in Chemung, Schuyler and Steuben interested in seeking funding to send promising leaders from their organizations to this training should contact CSS Workforce NY at 607-937-8337.
SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.