CMTC Presents the Lean 101 Workshop
April 21, 2010 - 9:00am - 3:00pm - Lunch provided

CMTC presents the 2010 Lean 101 Workshop. These affordable one-day workshops are specifically
designed to introduce the Lean basic principles and our proven methodology for Sustaining and
Change Management in successful initiations and long term implementation.

Lean Manufacturing 101 with Live Simulation
Lean manufacturing focuses on eliminating non-value added activities from a company, and
streamlining its value-added activities. It is a people-oriented approach that empowers a team to take
action to achieve improvements. Lean manufacturing is the best way to effectively utilize a company's
most valuable resource—its people.

Why should I do this now?

• Revive American manufacturing compatibility and leadership
• Slow time is the perfect opportunity to train your employees to enhance skills
• Solve long awaited production problems
• Break silo mentality and improve team work and communications
• Develop a solid sustainment program
• Manage resistance effectively through change management tools
• Reduce cost, improve bottom line and increase job security

How This Workshop Benefits You?
Learn the principles of Lean manufacturing through a mix of class and live hands-on simulation. Begin
the class with a typical manufacturing environment and then learn to apply the principles of Lean
manufacturing and experience firsthand how they improve your manufacturing processes. Learn about
the eight wastes in manufacturing and how to apply various principles such as standardized work,
visual signals, batch size reduction and pull systems to eliminate these wastes.

What is involved?
An experienced team of senior consultants from CMTC will lead the seminar. Our Lean manufacturing
consultants have an average of 20 years experience in implementing Kaizen, cellular layout, set-up
reduction, workplace organization and other Lean manufacturing principles in a variety of industries.
Each member has worked in the manufacturing industry, and has helped implement Lean
manufacturing techniques in companies of all sizes.

Why should I use CMTC?
CMTC uses a full range of methodologies to implement solutions, reduce costs, measure the results
and sustain the improvements. Our hands-on consulting approach assists your company to implement
solutions into every aspect of your operations.