Lean 101 with SEWBIZ™ simulation

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Lean is a learning system that develops capability and adaptability in people and processes. Lean 101 workshops have created and reignited the spark for improvement in countless organizations in Vermont and across the globe. When paired with the commitment to further engage and develop employees at all levels, Lean has proven to result in the competitive edge that attracts customers, employees and investors.

Lean 101 with SEWBIZ™ simulation is a highly interactive workshop, like the well known BUZZ Electronics Lean 101 simulation.  It integrates key fundamental learning points into three, integrated rounds of a simulated assembly business, “SEWBIZ™ ”.  Participants experience directly the immediate and dramatic impact that Lean can have on how they feel, how they work and how their company performs. No previous experience is required. It is also suitable for Lean practitioners seeking a refresher.

Offered as a one day session on-site at your company or a public venue, we can also deliver this learning opportunity virtually.  If the latter, the workshop is held over two sessions, each 3 hours in duration.  You must have access to a computer with a camera and microphone.   All materials needed will be made available either electronically or by mail.  Audio/Video instructions and readiness sessions will be provided to aid in active participation in the virtual option.

Participants will begin this workshop as a new employee in a chaotic manufacturing company. The results of SEWBIZ™ in the first round of simulation provide the basis on which Lean principles will be applied. Participants revisit the manufacturing environment and apply the Lean fundamentals that are taught “in the classroom”.  Simple financial statements prepared after each
round of the simulation show the impact of the improvements on a
company’s bottom line.

Read here what one participant said about his training experience…

“The SEWBIZ™ simulation training was an important reminder that many of the challenges we face are not unique to our organization. The simulation did an incredible job mirroring many of the hurdles we face on a daily basis. Having the opportunity to take a step back and see this in a learning environment with your teammates was invaluable. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when tightening processes up with Lean 101 concepts.”
– Gregory Morris, CTO, Commando LLC 

Lean Fundamentals covered include:

Participants will walk away recognizing the 8 wastes, as they are known in Lean Manufacturing, and with an introduction to mindsets and methods that they can use to eliminate these wastes in their own companies, as they did at SEWBIZ™.  They will also recognize that they are each now part of the community of learners and benefactors of Lean in Vermont as well as across the world.