One Piece Flow Production System

Course Title:	One Piece Flow Production System		Instructor:	To Be Assigned
Course Description:		This course is one of Lean Series Courses we offer in our Continuing Education Program. This course focuses on fundamentals of One Piece Flow System. Using examples from different industries along with a simulated flow presentation, this course offers a well-balanced knowledge in understanding and implementing a One Piece Flow Production system and its advantages, applicability in various environments, and specific benefits to the organization's bottom line. Additionally, the specific role of one piece flow system in the whole Lean culture will be discussed.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Learn the fundamentals of One Piece Flow Production System.

2. Identify what types of operations would fully benefit from One Piece Flow System

3. Understand the cost benefits generated from this system throughout the operations.

4. Implement this system in their facility with a most effective process layout.

Main Topics to Be Covered:

* Introduction to Lean System

* Fundamentals of One Piece Flow System

* Implementation of One Piece Flow System

* Applicability of One Piece Flow System in different environments

* The most optimized process flow in which the flow related wastes are minimized

Intended Audience:

This course is useful for those who are leading lean efforts in functional areas and engineers with the responsibility for process improvement in functional areas.
Method of Delivery:	Instructor led lectures, discussions, and exercises
Course Duration:	Two Hours (overview), one day (essentials), two days (complete course)

Enrollment Size:	Minimum #:	6	Maximum #:	20
Course Content:	Applied:	60%	Theoretical:	40%