A free introductory lean seminar presenting the quick-start methods for the workplace with a focus on improving process to deliver performance outcomes. This seminar will help managers and supervisors identify high-value efforts providing workplace predictability and efficiency.

During this 8-hour FMEA overview, participants will learn a systematic approach that identifies potential failure modes in a system, product, or manufacturing/assembly operation caused by either design or manufacturing/assembly process deficiencies. Participants will also learn how to identify critical design or process characteristics that require special controls to prevent or detect failure modules. Topics to be covered include:

FMEA Development Background
Responsibility for FMEA Development
Process FMEA & Design FMEA
The Importance of the Risk Priority Number
Implementing Corrective Actions
Evaluating FMEA Development
Developing Control Plans

In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to accurately measure mechanical components with standard precision measurement devices. Anyone interested in learning how to read and use precision measurement devices is encouraged to register.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to read and use the following precision measuring devices:

Dial Caliper
Dial Indicator
Micrometer
Feeler Gauge

This program is designed for individuals with no drafting background. Participants will learn drafting and blueprint reading procedures, alphabet of lines, auxiliary views, assembly drawings, title blocks, drawing changes and standard symbols. Emphasis is placed on actual industrial conditions and applications.

This 8-hour program is designed to cultivate analytical problem-solving thinking and the development skills to apply the structured 8-D Corrective Action approach at the individual and team level. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify the benefits of the team approach to problem solving
Discuss the use of problem solving tools (e.g., Fishbone diagrams, why-why analysis)
Follow the structured problem solving process utilizing the 7-D and 8-D problem solving process
Determine the usefulness of statistical tools (Gage R&R, Process Capability Studies, Design of Experiments) for investigation and corrective action verification
Report on the findings from their team's investigative research and corrective actions

Companies are encouraged to send teams of co-workers to address an identified company problem. Participants will be given the problem solving tools and processes to implement at their site. Follow-up sessions can be scheduled to assure desired outcomes are achieved.