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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Lean Manufacturing Overview - March 13\, 2026 - Kingsport\, TN
DESCRIPTION:Lean Manufacturing Overview\n\nA Practical Introduction to Lean Concepts\, Tools\, and Culture\n\nManufacturers today are expected to do more with less less waste\, less downtime\, fewer defects\, and fewer barriers to productivity. Lean manufacturing offers a proven\, practical approach to improving flow\, increasing value\, and building a culture where employees are empowered to solve problems and make continuous improvements.\n\n\n\nThis 101-level introductory workshop is designed for anyone who is new to Lean or wants a clear\, accessible overview of its core concepts. No prior Lean experience is required. Participants will walk away with a strong foundational understanding of Lean thinking\, why it works\, and how it can be applied immediately in any manufacturing environment.\n\n\n\nWhat You'll Learn\n\nThis workshop introduces the essential elements of Lean in a relatable\, easy-to-understand format. Participants will explore the principles\, tools\, and behaviors that drive waste reduction\, process efficiency\, and a culture of continuous improvement.\n\nYou will learn how to:\n\n  Understand the five core principles of Lean and how they shape workflow and decision-making\n\n  Identify the eight types of waste found in every organization\n\n  Recognize value-added vs. non-value-added activities\n\n  Use basic Lean tools such as 5S\, standard work\, and visual management\n\n  Understand flow\, pull systems\, and how to reduce bottlenecks\n\n  Build a mindset of continuous improvement that engages the entire team\n\nThis session is ideal for frontline employees\, supervisors\, new hires\, and anyone seeking a practical introduction to Lean Manufacturing. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how Lean works and how even small changes can create meaningful improvements.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:14px\;"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">Lean Manufacturing Overview</span></strong><br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">A Practical Introduction to Lean Concepts\, Tools\, and Culture</span></strong><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">Manufacturers today are expected to do more with less&mdash\;less waste\, less downtime\, fewer defects\, and fewer barriers to productivity. Lean manufacturing offers a proven\, practical approach to improving flow\, increasing value\, and building a culture where employees are empowered to solve problems and make continuous improvements.</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">This <strong>101-level introductory workshop</strong> is designed for anyone who is new to Lean or wants a clear\, accessible overview of its core concepts. No prior Lean experience is required. Participants will walk away with a strong foundational understanding of Lean thinking\, why it works\, and how it can be applied immediately in any manufacturing environment.</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">What You&rsquo\;ll Learn</span></strong><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">This workshop introduces the essential elements of Lean in a relatable\, easy-to-understand format. Participants will explore the principles\, tools\, and behaviors that drive waste reduction\, process efficiency\, and a culture of continuous improvement.</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">You will learn how to:<br />\n&bull\; Understand the five core principles of Lean and how they shape workflow and decision-making<br />\n&bull\; Identify the eight types of waste found in every organization<br />\n&bull\; Recognize value-added vs. non-value-added activities<br />\n&bull\; Use basic Lean tools such as 5S\, standard work\, and visual management<br />\n&bull\; Understand flow\, pull systems\, and how to reduce bottlenecks<br />\n&bull\; Build a mindset of continuous improvement that engages the entire team</span><br />\n<span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif\;">This session is ideal for frontline employees\, supervisors\, new hires\, and anyone seeking a practical introduction to Lean Manufacturing. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how Lean works&mdash\;and how even small changes can create meaningful improvements.</span></span>
LOCATION:Holston Business Development Center 2005 Venture Park Dr Kingsport\, TN 37660
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URL:http://business.tnchamber.org/events/details/canceled-lean-manufacturing-overview-march-13-2026-kingsport-tn-3123
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