Improving Workshop Efficiency

Duration

8 Hours

Price

$295
$250 CDN

Approvals

AMI ApprovedI-CAR ApprovedLean Offering

Overview

This course focuses on the theory and mechanics of lean production, helping participants to understand and implement process improvement.  The course topics include methods to utilize people, space and equipment for the maximum bottom line impact.  This in-depth workshop will teach shops how to reduce variation and to identify and fix the root causes of production problems in their collision repair business.  Additionally, each student receives a toolkit in their workbook to help them get started on their lean journey.

 

This training is approved for I-CAR Gold Class points through the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance Program and as such, qualifies each participant to apply for 1.75 I-CAR Gold Class points. Each class participant will receive 15 credits towards the Accredited Automotive Manager designation from AMI.

Qualifications

The course is designed for Shop Owners, Production Managers and Fixed Operations Managers.

Content

• Applying lean production processes to collision repair environments
• Establishing a long-term management philosophy
• Perform root cause analysis using 5-way analysis
• Begin identifying waste elimination and pursuing operational excellence
• Learn how to value stream map