Instructor: Dane Bohnert

Biography: Dane Bohnert has over 20 years of Lean and Quality Improvement experience. He has worked as a Quality Engineer, Launch Project Manager, Value Stream Operations Manager, Quality Manager, Supplier Development Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, Value Stream Coach, and Lean Consultant and Trainer.In addition, Dane holds certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, and Quality Assurance. He also received training and mentoring directly from Taiichi Ohno prot�g�s Seizo Okamoto and Kazuhiro Sekiya, as well as others with wisdom in Toyota Production System (TPS) and the Toyota Way.

Classes by this instructor

Inventory Management Using Pull/Kanban

Pull/Kanban is a lean technique used to control the flow of work by replacing only what has been consumed. A Pull/Kanban system can result in increased productivity and efficiency and reduced waste. In this workshop, you will learn the steps for implementing a Pull/Kanban system and the keys to successful implementation in your environment.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Online Course

Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis

In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem-solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem-solving tools and activities, including A3, root cause analysis, process mapping, cause and effect diagrams, and others. Using a variety of real-world scenarios and hands-on activities, participants will practice implementing problem-solving methods and tools.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, Online Course

Standard Work & Error Proofing Techniques

This workshop presents an approach to implementing standardization and standard work methods designed to eliminate waste from production processes. The methods and goals discussed in this workshop are closely related to the lean manufacturing system.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Online Course