Smooth Flow with Flow Based Manufacturing

Duration 1 day

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Tailored for your needs

Is your manufacturing facility producing products in large batches or lots?
Do the products sit in queues and wait to be processed? Does this result in high WIP in the production area?
Does material move in a disruptive manner across the facility i.e. start and stop at various stages or processes?
Do you require extra space to store and transport excessive quantities of WIP or finished goods?

If you have answered “yes” to most of these questions, we recommend you consider optimized manufacturing with one piece flow.

Optimized Smooth Flow can be achieved with the one-piece flow technique, where products are manufactured one piece at a time, right first time and without unplanned interruptions and long waiting times. It enables customers to get their products with less delay and at a shorter lead time. It also lowers the risk of damage and obsolescence and reduces excessive inventory on the production line.

This one day training course will provide participants with an overview of the principles and techniques to transform the traditional large batch approach to a Smooth Flow. In addition, participants get a simulated learning experience on how it is possible to ‘do more with less, through the relentless elimination of wasteful practices and non-value-added activities’ – producing profitable business results.

How will I benefit?

Comprehend the concept and application of Smooth Flow
Identify and reduce/eliminate wastes associated with flow in your operations
Practice Smooth Flow with cellular manufacturing in your organization
Understand the steps in designing and executing Smooth Flow
Apply the relevant tools for information gathering/analysis and generating solutions

Our experienced tutors have practical application of the subject matter, enabling them to understand and meet your specific industry requirements.

- How SmoothFlow contributes towards operational excellence
- The various types of wastes that SmoothFlow can and seeks to eliminate
- How the facilities layout impacts product flow
- The various tools utilized to transform large batch to SmoothFlow approach, and how to apply them
- How to achieve SmoothFlow with cellular manufacturing
Factory managers, engineers, and personnel who are responsible for productivity, quality and/or efficiency.

Automotive industry manufacturers: As per the IATF 16949:2016 requirements clause 7.1.3.1, organizations that intend to be certified to IATF 16949:2016 are required to practice synchronous material flow, which is among the key principles of Lean manufacturing. This course provides a good foundation on how synchronous material flow can be achieved in manufacturing.
On completion, you will be awarded an internatoinally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.

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