Lean Simulation Game


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Overview

Lean Manufacturing was pioneered by Toyota, and is an all-encompassing approach to maximizing overall organizational efficiency. Equally applicable to manufacturing and service businesses, Lean has been successfully implemented in thousands of leading companies worldwide. This 1/2 day highly interactive workshop is targeted at all levels of an organisation and allows everyone to experience the power of Lean first-hand.

Approach

This workshop demonstrates the application of Lean concepts in a “game” where participants are workers in a robot factory.  Using lego blocks as raw materials, the workers assemble, inspect and ship the completed robots.  As the game runs, Lean concepts are introduced and the participants experience first-hand the power of implementing Lean.  This workshop is a perfect add-on to the Executive Lean Overview session to cement the key Lean concepts and:

  • Prove “Lean” works
  • Understand why “Lean” works
  • Better understand the benefits of Lean

What You Will Learn

The workshop synopsis is as follows:

  • Introduction
    • Game description
    • Rules
  • Round 1 – Mass Production
    • Run the game
    • Collect data
    • Analysis
  • Round 2 – One-Piece Flow
    • New Work Layout
  • Round 3 – Balanced Work
    • New assembly instructions
  • Discussions / Review

Training Outcomes

Participants will have a basic understanding of the concepts of Lean Thinking, and be able to provide the appropriate leadership to ensure the success of their Lean transformation effort.

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