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Products & Services - Lean Manufacturing

NEW SERVICE: Standardized Work Training

VMEC is pleased to offer Standardized Work training to Vermont companies using the time-tested process known as, "Training Within Industry" (TWI). TWI was developed during World War II and is the foundation of the Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing. It incorporates three modules of training to teach the basic skills necessary for continuous improvement: Job Instruction, Job Methods, and Job Relations.

To learn more about Standardized Work/TWI and how it works with your Lean Enterprise, contact VMEC at (802) 728-1432.

VMEC augments its broad offering of Lean workshops with onsite assistance to Vermont manufacturing companies, with three levels of involvement:

Onsite Training in Lean Principles & Techniques

VMEC will conduct any of its workshops at your in-house facility and can customize the material to maximize the benefit to your employees. At this level, we train your employees to execute the improvements with internal resources. Check with your VMEC advisor to determine if financial support is available through VMEC's working partnership with the Vermont Training Program of the Department of Economic Development.

Onsite Training with Implementation Assistance in Lean Techniques

VMEC will help organize your Lean project and provide on-going advisory follow up services as the project unfolds. Check with your VMEC advisor to determine if financial support is available through VMEC's working partnership with the Vermont Training Program of the Department of Economic Development.

Full Implementation Service

VMEC staff will not only train your employees, but also work closely with your team onsite to execute the planned project. This option helps the company with limited staff to manage Lean improvements and maintain momentum.

Typical Onsite Projects

  • Principles of Lean Manufacturing. The basic building block of Lean awareness gets all employees involved and builds common nomenclature and objectives.

  • Value Stream Mapping. Focuses on the creation of value in the organization, and elimination of non-value added activities and waste. Creates a road map for further Lean improvements.

  • Set-up Reduction. Hands-on application of proven changeover techniques involving video analysis, work team analysis and systematic improvements.

  • 5S Visual Organization. Set up the workplace to quickly and accurately share information and eliminate the waste of searching through disorganized and unneeded material.

  • Total Productive Maintenance. Focuses operators and maintenance on keeping equipment on-line and producing quality products.



VMEC Programs - Lean Manufacturing






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