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Lean Overview & Simulation

Participants will explore Lean tools, concepts, and simulations to improve

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EDT)

The exact location is to be announced, but it will be in Poughkeepsie, NY.

25 Seats Remaining

Event Details

Lean Overview & Simulation

This full-day Lean Foundations course, led by Vin Buonomo from RIT CQAS, provides a comprehensive introduction to Lean principles, tools, and methodologies. Designed as a starting point for those interested in Lean certification—including Yellow Belt and Green Belt—this program offers participants a hands-on learning experience to understand the impact of Lean concepts on their operations.

Through a combination of instruction and simulation exercises, attendees will explore the differences between traditional batch manufacturing and Lean manufacturing, gaining practical insights they can apply immediately.

Key Lean tools covered in this course include:

  • Types of Waste
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • 5-S and Visual Controls
  • Standard Work
  • Kanban, Pull Systems, and Supermarkets
  • Setup Reduction
  • Kaizen Event Training
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Culture Change

Instructor Vinnie Buonomo  from the The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

For More Information:

Emma Olivet
Emma Olivet
Program Coordinator Council of Industry

 

Pricing

Individual: $310

Two or more attendees: $295