Author: Jennifer Ayers

Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This four day (1/2 days) hands-on class teaches the process for creating effective Job Instructions.  Participants will learn this four-step method using a part or process they bring to the class.  They will walk away with a complete Job Instruction breakdown sheet for the part/process of their choice. Date: May 21-24th, 2018 Time: 7:30am – 11am Location: Cadet Heat (Glen Dimplex Americas), 2500 W Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA Cost:  $450 per person Overview: The Training Within Industry (TWI) programs were developed in the United States sixty years ago and played a major role in boosting industrial production to the levels required to win the Second World War. After the war, they were introduced around the world and, most notably, are still in wide…

Description:  Led by Master Coach Julie Simmons, this four-hour class uses a simulation to teach the pattern of the Improvement Kata.  Attendees will practice Grasping the Current Condition, Establishing a Target Condition, and using PDCA to experiment towards the established Target Condition.  Additionally, attendees will practice two Coaching routines using information gathered in Current Condition, Target Condition, and experimentation. Audience: Those who are new to the Kata approach who want to learn the improvement pattern or those who would benefit from a refresher.   Additionally, those who want to learn the coaching model and incorporate it into the Kata pattern. Key Concepts:  Learn how the Improvement Kata differs from other Lean approaches Understand the 4-Step Improvement Kata pattern and practice within three of the four steps Practice two Coaching routines: …

This is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation demonstrating the application of the Lean tools.  This class is a pre-requisite for many other classes and is a very beneficial class for people new to Lean principles or individuals who need a broader Lean education.   Date: Saturday, May 5th Time: 8am-5pm Location: Phoseon Technologies, 7425 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Cost:  $150 per person Key Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking.  It is suitable for students who work in office or shop environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of work environments.  NWHPEC Intro to Lean Flyer - Phoseon May 5th

This two-day event is well worth the resource commitment!  Attendees will receive a half day of 5S training and then spend one and a half days in 5S kaizen activity improving an area in the Moonstruck Chocolate warehouse.  Use this learn-do model to hone your 5S skills and bring training and expertise back to your company.  Completion of the Introduction to Lean or equivalent Lean knowledge or exposure is a pre-requisite for this kaizen-style 5S event. Date: Thursday May 3rd and Friday May 4th Time: 7:30am-4:30pm Location: Moonstruck Chocolate, 6600 N Baltimore Ave, Portland, OR 97203 Cost:  $300 per person Key Concepts: Understanding that 5S is a problem exposure tool Defining the 5 S’s (plus Safety) Documenting the current state, using the DOWNTIME concept to identify waste Planning a 5S event (event definition,…

I’m excited to announce the following NEWLY SCHEDULED class. Intro to Lean is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation demonstrating the application of the Lean tools.  This class is a pre-requisite for many other classes and is a very beneficial class for people new to Lean principles or individuals who need a broader Lean education.  Date: Monday, April 30th Time: 8am-5pm Location: ATI Metals, 1600 Old Salem Road, Albany OR  Cost:  $150 per person Key Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking.  It is suitable for students who work in office or shop environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of work environments.  

I’m excited to announce the following NEWLY SCHEDULED class. Intro to Lean is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation demonstrating the application of the Lean tools.  This class is a pre-requisite for many other classes and is a very beneficial class for people new to Lean principles or individuals who need a broader Lean education.  Date: Tuesday, April 17th Time: 7:30am-4:30pm Location: Phoseon Technologies, 7425 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Cost:  $150 per person Key Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking.  It is suitable for students who work in office or shop environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of work environments.