Feb 25

Newsletter – Online Lean Road Map Training Event

For a lot of companies, time is always a premium. “We’re too busy right now” is something of a familiar phrase to us all. But how do we dig ourselves out of this situation? What can we do at our factories to get operations moving product out faster but not sacrifice quality?

Earlier this month, the Bluewater hosted a two half-day events on our Lean Road Map training. Our Lean Trainers delivered engaging and relevant and insightful lessons on the principles of lean manufacturing… and it was all done virtually! Pandemic aside, you gotta admit, that’s pretty lean!

Sepp Gmeiner speaking on the effects of Inventory with lean principles

(Above) Sepp Gmeiner speaking on the effects of Inventory with lean principles

The training was a two-day event on Lean principles and foundational elements focused on helping companies improve throughput in factories, reduce waste, engage staff members, and much more.

The Lean Team from left to right – Lynn Thompson, Brad Cairns & Sepp Gmeiner.

(Above) The Lean Team from left to right – Lynn Thompson, Brad Cairns & Sepp Gmeiner.

Online learning for this event proved to be a breeze as attendees engaged and communicated with trainers Brad Cairns and Sepp Gmeiner.

A benefit of hosting the lean training event online was attendees could be present for the event each day and continue their workday with minimal disruption.

Interactive game attendees participated in testing our skills and memory on lean principles.

(Above) Interactive game attendees participated in testing our skills and memory on lean principles.

The pandemic has created an increase in orders for many woodworking companies. The importance of waste reduction and increase in throughput continues to be an ongoing concern for businesses.

Brad and Sepp bring to the table relevant cost and time-saving principles for manufacturers to apply in their factories and walk away with takeaways to use immediately.

Video sample of process flow and review

(Above) Video sample of process flow and review

Lean manufacturing has roots that go as far back as 100 years. Successful implementation of lean improves quality, reveals wasteful processes, and creates an environment of continuous improvement and time savings.

If you are not a member of the BWA and would like to learn more please contact us with all of your questions and concerns.


Mike Baker
Executive Director
Bluewater Wood Alliance
e: manager@bluewaterwoodalliance.com
p: 226-668-5455

Ryan Tabone
Program Coordinator/Advisor
Bluewater Wood Alliance
e: ryantabone@bluewaterwoodalliance.com
p: 226-808-7585

Tara Davey
Program Administrator 
Bluewater Wood Alliance
e:  admin@bluewaterwoodalliance.com 
p: 519-270-7141

 


Together, we are strengthening Ontario’s Wood Manufacturing Sector.