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TechTrends e-Newsletter I October 2003 Page 4 of 4 <br /> Companies working with MTI typically begin practicing lean manufacturing by <br /> offering their employees the Lean 101 workshop, which explains basic principles and <br /> • <br /> uses a simulation to teach employees how to apply them. Many also do "value- <br /> stream mapping," in which the company traces the specific steps in a manufacturing <br /> process that actually add value to an end product. As companies advance in lean <br /> manufacturing, they may hold periodic "continuous improvement events." These <br /> meetings involve a few employees in an in-depth examination of a production issue, <br /> which usually results in changes to make the process more efficient. <br /> Advice on lean <br /> The Internet provides a wide variety of sites on lean manufacturing and its benefits. <br /> 0 Here are three worth checking out. <br /> • 360vu- This organization provides workshops and information on all aspects of <br /> lean manufacturing. Go to www.360vu.org, then click on "manufacturing <br /> solutions" and "lean enterprise" for a complete discussion of lean theory and <br /> application. <br /> • Lean Enterprise Institute- Founded by James Womack, one of the top thinkers <br /> on lean practices, the Lean Enterprise Institute provides information and <br /> workshops (www.lean.org). Womack's book, Lean Thinking: Banish Waste and <br /> ys Create Wealth for Your Corporation, provides an overview of lean <br /> manufacturing. <br /> • Society of Manufacturing Engineers- This professional organization has an e- <br /> newsletter devoted to lean manufacturing as well as several books and tapes <br /> on the subject. Check out its web site www.sme.org; click on "lean directions" <br /> • icon. <br /> For personalized assistance, another option to consider is MTI's Lean Enterprise <br /> Team, which has helped dozens of Minnesota companies streamline their processes <br /> and improve quality. For more information on MTI's Lean Enterprise Team, go to <br /> www.minnesotatechnolo or /business/lean.as , or call 612/373-2900, 800-325- <br /> 9Y 9 p <br /> 3073. <br /> a Nisr I Network <br /> MEP Affiliate <br /> Home I Contact Us I Site Map I Privacy Policy I Terms of Use <br /> © 1994-2003, Minnesota Technology, Inc., All rights reserved <br /> webmaster@mntech.org <br /> PHONE: 612-373-2900 FAX: 612-373-2901 <br /> • <br /> http://www.minnesotatechnology.org/publications/techtrends/2003/November/printV ersi... 11/10/2003 <br />