Date: June 2-6, 2003
Location: The Ohio State University -- Columbus, OH
Earn 4 CEUs

In this intensive week, you will learn how and where to start on your Lean journey -- this is the Lean "How to Start" roadmap. Through a combination of classroom lecture, group activities, and simulations, this program focuses on providing the knowledge needed to understand and take part in Lean transformation efforts in your organization.

• Value-Adding Management


• Value Stream Management


• Sigma Solutions


• Visual Workplace


• Lean Manufacturing Measurables

Visit our web site www.productivityinc.com/publics for more information on this certificate program and to view the course curriculum or, register online now. You can also call our Customer Service Department at 800-394-6868.

Here are a few examples of why our past LTAC attendees chose this certificate program:

• "To learn usable techniques" -- Joe Burke / Improvement Manager / Kal Kan Foods


• "To become familiar with the Lean process" -- Kenneth Grant / Unit Manager / Volvo Construction Equipment

Here are a few examples of what our past LTAC attendees have said about this certificate program:

• "Excellent Information. Gives me the 'how to start' roadmap" -- Janice Harris / C.I. Manager / Volvo Construction Equipment


• "Very focused and hands-on learning environment." -- Kristin Day / Maintenance / Production Supervisor / Delphi Harrison Thermal

We look forward to seeing you at this program. If you have any questions please contact us via email at lean@productivityinc.com or call our customer service department: 800-394-6868 /203-225-0451.

Certificate Programs

The certificate programs are offered by Productivity Inc. and the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. They offer a carefully sequenced array of modules designed to give participants the greatest exposure to the fundamental techniques of Lean in a short amount of time. Participation and completion of the certificate programs allows participants to: support their organization's Lean Manager, build their Lean lexicon, share a common knowledge of the fundamental tools of Lean, see firsthand how the tools fit together, gain the knowledge they will need to begin work on Lean projects in their own facilities.

The Lean philosophy is based on the need for the educational development of all individuals within an organization. Each level of the organization has special education needs that allow them to fulfill their unique role in the Lean roll out. Productivity's Lean Management System recommends:

• Lean Executive: Create and maintain the vision of a Lean enterprise. Design a Lean production system and establish performance measurements. Allocate resources to the implementation efforts. Make Lean an integral part of the organization's culture. Prepare customers and suppliers for the Lean journey.


• Lean Manager: Act as a principal change agent at each manufacturing site. Lead and direct site teams. Mentor and coach Lean Practitioners.


• Lean Practitioner: Participate in deployment teams as part of daily work. Mentor and coach all subordinates.


• Enterprise Associates: Adhere to standardized work. Monitor production, conditions. Identify human error and abnormalities in processes and equipment. Participate in problem-solving to improve products and production operations. Prevent errors and abnormalities from recurring.

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