3.0 Lean

Work Leveling/Load Balancing (L009-1)


Description
This course provides an introduction to work leveling/load balancing, the load leveling chart and techniques to balance work, improve flow and smooth production.

- Review: Lean Thinking
- Review: Five Key Principles of Lean & Process Flow
- Review: Takt time
- Review: Cycle time
- Work leveling
- Work/Load balancing chart
- Heijunka: Leveling production
- Heijunka box

Estimated effort: 1 hour (including exercises, if applicable)

COURSE MATERIALS: Included in your course materials is a "workbook" that offers a 3-slide per page booklet that you can download and/or print for note taking. Additional templates and other required resources are also included your course files.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: You can assess your understanding of the topics presented in this course by completing the test at the end of the course.
Content
  • L009-1-Work Leveling-Load Balancing
  • Lean Kafe: Takt Time, Cycle Time and Work Leveling (Graham Ross)
  • Takt Time, Cycle Time, Lead Time (OpsExcellence)
  • TXM Lean minute - Balancing Workflow
  • Quick Quiz-L009-1
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed