Kaizen Breakthrough Experience - Hands-on application of today's most powerful improvement tools

MONDAY

• Conceptual training on:
    - LeanSigma® Transformation
    - Lean Production System (or Lean
      Business Processes)
    - Kaizen Breakthrough Methodology
    - Standard Operations (shop floor teams)
• Cross-functional teams assembled
• Areas identified for improvement
• Host company welcoming presentation
• Team leaders briefing

TUESDAY

• Transportation to host facility
• Facility tour
• Kaizen team activity
    - Analyze current work process
    - Formulate process improvement
    - Hands-on workplace improvement
    - Flow implementation

WEDNESDAY

• Transportation to host facility
• Kaizen team activity
    - Continue hands-on workplace improvement
    - Conduct Point Kaizen (shop floor teams)
    - Additional process improvements
    - Re-time cycle times

THURSDAY

• Transportation to host facility
• Kaizen team activity
    - Refine improvements
    - Establish standard work results
    - Full production/process, using improvements
    - Re-time cycle times
    - Document new standard operation
• Presentation preparation
• Celebration dinner at hotel

FRIDAY

• Team presentations

“This workshop was the blueprint for our division-wide improvement effort. Since then, year after year, we have translated these continuous improvement initiatives into tangible financial results.”
Sam Romeo,
Group Vice President,
Kaiser Aluminum