Lean Manufacturing

Learn to produce more and be more efficient by eliminating non-value-added activities.

* Lean Manufacturing is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous improvement techniques.
* Lean Training is for managers, supervisors, plant managers, team leaders, manufacturing engineers and floor/process personnel.

Lean Class
Benefits

* Increase profits
* Increase sales
* Increase productivity
* Improve quality
* Increase customer satisfaction
* Increase employee satisfaction
* Reduce costs
* Reduce inventory
* Reduce cycle time
* Increase capacity
* Improve lead time

Typical Benefits Achieved Through Lean
How Lean Works:
A "LEAN Enterprise" produces more with existing resources by eliminating non-value-added activities. Manufacturers are facing increased worldwide competition and the stakes are high. The winners in this competition work to eliminate overproduction caused by traditional scheduling systems and to only make what customers want when they want it.
Lean establishes a systematic approach to eliminating these wastes and creating flow throughout the whole company. It also helps you develop and implement a long-term plan to streamline your operations for success.
Training uses a hands-on approach involving a mixture of your company’s management and staff members.

Meet the AU Lean Team

Questions & Assistance

Contact: Mitch Emmons
Sr. Outreach Associate
(334) 844-3881 (office direct)
(334) 524-2102 (cell)
emmonmb@auburn.edu