Lean Manufacturing

This training program targets manufacturing managers. It is jointly sponsored by the San Antonio Manufacturers Association, University of Texas at San Antonio, and Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center and is offered at least two times a year.

Lean Manufacturing Certification Program - Training Schedule

(Spring 2008 Sessions - 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st

Fall 2008 Sessions - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 29th, October 6th, 13th,20th & 27th)

Lean Production Processes

Most businesses experience similar challenges pertaining to quality, cost, and delivery of their products or services.
'Lean' processes help organizations to:

1. systematically identify and eliminate waste or non-value-added activities;
2. apply lean tools and methods, such as one-piece flow, quick changeover, value stream mapping, standardized work, visual management, and kanban system concepts;
3. provide lean manufacturing training to achieve continuous process improvement, workflow optimization, and consistent quality results;
4. maintain quality standards, cut costs, and meet delivery times;
5. compete successfully in today's global industries

Although Lean processes are typically focused on manufacturing companies, they can be equally effective when applied to businesses in any industry, to office procedures, and to professional services.
Lean transforms the entire enterprise.

 

Key Benefits :

1. Make rapid and dramatic performance improvements by reducing set-up an production time, costs, and effort
2. Eliminate waste, using value stream mapping and visual identification
3. Build cross-functional teams that can handle a variety of tasks
4. Develop a culture for continuous improvement
5. Create an efficient supply chain