Leveraging Ergonomics in Your Lean Initiative New!

AIE Seminar
1-Day Seminar - 2008 Schedule
October 2  Ann Arbor, MI
October 23  Chicago, IL

Companies that have embarked on the lean journey know that eliminating waste at the work cell level is critical to sustaining lean success. They have harnessed the power of Human Performance Ergonomics to accelerate continuous improvement with practical workplace improvements. This course provides the tools and knowledge to integrate ergonomics into the lean manufacturing process. This course is offered in conjunction with Applied Industrial Ergonomics.


Attendees Will Learn To:

This seminar is intended for individuals or corporations striving to integrate ergonomics into the lean manufacturing process. Attendees will be able to:
  • Understand the importance of putting the person at the center of any lean improvement
  • Describe the value of human performance to the overall lean initiative
  • Achieve productivity and quality gains by stabilizing operations through the kaizen process
  • Develop action plans for optimizing operations for both lean and ergonomics
  • Accelerate continuous improvement by empowering operators to drive shop -floor problem solving
  • Develop a plan to integrate ergonomics into lean activities, customized to their environment

Who Should Attend

This seminar is intended for anyone seeking to apply lean systems at the work cell level including:
  • Lean champions
  • Lean team members
  • Individuals designated as subject matter experts for ergonomics
  • Health and Safety staff
  • Engineers
Course Agenda

8:30 a.m. - Noon

Introduction to Lean and Ergonomics
  • The value of human performance to the lean initiative
  • Stabilizing operations to optimize lean performance
Ergonomics and Waste
  • Effective ergonomics critical success factors
  • Ergonomics and the 7 types of waste
Identifying Issues
  • Common lean/ergo issues
  • Practical approaches to improving the workplace
  • Video exercise
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Deployment strategies for leveraging human performance in your lean initiative
  • Value stream mapping
  • 5S
  • Kaizen activities
  • Before and After Examples
Hands-On Group Exercises and Strategy Development
  • Small-group discussions on strategies for lean and ergonomics
  • Completion of customized plans for individuals
  • Group presentations
Course Tuition and Payment Method
$475 per person - Leveraging Ergonomics in your Lean Initiative (1 Days)
$1095 per person - Applied Industrial Ergonomics and Leveraging Ergonomics in your Lean Initiative (3 Days)

All checks should be made payable to Humantech in U.S. funds. Or use your American Express, MasterCard, or Visa. Registration and payment must be made before the program date to guarantee attendance.

Cancellations: If you must cancel your registration, please contact Humantech with a written notice at least five business days prior to the seminar for a full refund. Substitutions may be arranged at any time.

To Register
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Call the Humantech workshop coordinator at (734) 663-3330 ext. 222, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST
Or
Fax a completed registration form to (734) 663-7747
Or
Mail a completed registration form to:
Humantech, Inc., 1161 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, Attn: Seminar Coordinator
Seminar Location and Lodging
October 2 Ann Arbor, MI:
Humantech Corporate Office
1161 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Lodging/Transportation:

Humantech's corporate office is just 15 miles west of Detroit Metropolitan Airport. There are many nearby hotels. For a complete list, visit our nearby hotels. Select Ride offers a shuttle to Ann Arbor hotels. To schedule a ride, call (866) 663-8898.
October 23 Chicago, IL:
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062

Lodging/Transportation:

Reservations: (847) 480-7500
Please reference Humantech to obtain the group room rate. The hotel is convenient to Downtown Chicago and just minutes from the O'Hare International Airport. It is located at I-294 and Willow Road near HSBC and Allstate Headquarters.
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