Lean Mastery Program Changes the Paradigm for Manufacturing Training.

If you think education is expensive, have you checked the cost of ignorance lately?" Companies can no longer claim that it is too expensive to train the entire work force. Low-cost technology can now be employed to provide comprehensive training for the entire workforce. e-Learning is being utilized to provide Lean Manufacturing and Lean Enterprise training for substantially less than the cost of external courses.

Canton, OH (PRWEB) July 12, 2004 --- The power of Lean Enterprise is proven. In rapidly increasing numbers, companies are adopting Lean concepts to make radical improvements to the value stream. However, in many organizations a significant amount of potential remains untapped. In order to ensure that you get the maximum benefit from Lean, you must educate and engage everyone in the organization. Many companies believe they cannot afford to train all employees because of the prohibitive cost of traditional training.

Lean Enterprise Inc. has developed a solution to this problem. Lean Mastery" is a comprehensive e-learning solution that can be deployed across a network, intranet or the Internet. There are no special prerequisites other than a Browser This program contains clear, concise information on transforming an enterprise to Lean. It is packed with examples, photographs, interactive try-this exercises, quizzes, tips, in-depth articles, step-by-step guides, keys-to-success, Power Point slides, forms, audio messages and clear, concise information in every chapter. Every form of training is covered. The program contains ~ 60 hours of study that covers all of the Lean Enterprise concepts and was authored by people who have successful, hands-on, practical worldwide experience. The course also contains the option to certify the participants upon the completion of a test.

...a virtual encyclopedia" K. Leuzzi Parker Hannifin

When the course is linked to the completion of projects, the beneficial effect is powerful and the payback is rapid. This e-learning suite can provide a catalyst that can be used to initiate and sustain considerable momentum. Additionally, companies can ensure that limited training funds are focused to make real improvements to employee skill sets that benefit both the employee and the company. Companies like Parker Hannifin, FASCO Motors, Ingersoll Rand, Kenco and others are employing this solution today.

The Lean Mastery" suite can be revisited many times so that concepts are reinforced. It also provides an excellent foundation for new employee induction programs. Even more impressive is the fact that this training can be conducted 24/7 at your own pace and on your own schedule. There are no travel and living expenses and no time away from the office.

Educating everyone in the organization is a prerequisite to achieving a change in the culture. If Lean is to be institutionalized, then all employees must fully understand the concepts and employ them in their day-to-day activities. Lean Mastery" utilizes the strategy of transformational learning where the concepts are explained in an easy to understand manner and employees are encouraged to use these concepts to provide solutions in their own work areas.

Lean Mastery has everything that a company can possibly need to begin and sustain a Lean implementation. You will have all the tools that are needed at your finger tips. This is the most comprehensive lean tool out there. If you are thinking about going lean you must have this software." B. Halasinski Rubbermaid

Lean Mastery is available at http://www.leanvalue.com. Principals, Keith Gilpatrick and Brian Furlong are also the creators of "Establishing Offshore Operations"-a comprehensive and innovative toolbox for companies wishing to outsource, or set up operations offshore. They have also just released The Elusive Lean Enterprise"-- a hard-hitting new book illustrating powerful lessons from the front lines, and why companies struggle to get the full benefits from Lean Enterprise concepts. The authors can be contacted at info@leanvalue.com

About Lean Enterprise Inc.
Lean Enterprise Inc. is a consulting company that provides strategic and tactical solutions for organizations that wish to radically improve profitability and business performance. They have developed a number of innovative low-cost solutions to assist with Lean transformation and the establishment of outsourced or offshore operations.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Keith Gilpatrick or Brian Furlong
Lean Enterprise Inc.
330-833-1457
http://www.leanvalue.com