This free session presented by Linda Lundstrom in collaboration with the Canadian Apparel Federation, will serve as a general introduction to Lean Manufacturing and offer an outline of the upcoming three-session, on-line training program. Participants will understand what to expect and what they will learn from the remaining three webinars and the direct benefits of LEAN on their BOTTOM LINE.
These sessions are being presented:
- Wednesday May 16, 2012 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time
Wednesday May 30, 2012 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time and
Wednesday June 13, 2012 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern time
Why should you attend?
- You want to know about Lean Manufacturing from someone who has actually implemented it in their company.
- You need to understand the benefits of Lean manufacturing AND the costs.
Content:
- Cash Flow…how ‘bundle’ or ‘batch’ systems place pressure on the company’s cash, resources and borrowing costs.
- Space Utilization…how LEAN requires less space to produce more volume.
- Information Systems…how productivity targets are communicated to everyone in the company, empowering them to make decisions to achieve targets.
- Turnaround/throughput time…how does Lean improve production times?
- Effect on People…examples of resistance to Lean, as well as stories of how Lean is embraced by employees.
- Return On Investment…is it a big investment to convert to Lean and are the benefits/returns worth it?
- What are the benefits to the bottom line?
Who Should attend:
- COMPANY OWNERS should attend this introductory session.
- Senior Production Managers and Financial Managers
For further information, including registration fees for the full training program, click here.
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