July 2007  Edition

Ankeny Campus

Select from these dates: July 19, August 15, September 19, October 17 or November 28

Ankeny Campus

Cost: $250.00

Contact Dennis Hayworth at 515-964-6346 or dahayworth@dmacc.edu  for more information about the above Lean Manufacturing classes

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workplacelean™ PILLARS:  An 8-hour simulation of office processes and information flow using structured change to identify and eliminate waste. The emphasis is on learning to use Lean tools and team work to solve problems and make improvements.

Ankeny Campus

$285/person

Contact Dennis Hayworth at 515-964-6346 or dahayworth@dmacc.edu  for more information about the above Lean classes

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Supervision Basics for Leaders: 

This one-day workshop offers the building blocks of success to supervisors and managers. Attendees will learn to:

• Build an effective work team

• Work with difficult and conflicting personalities

• Communicate effectively and listen well

• Motivate employees and recognize their accomplishments

Cost: $175.

For date and time, contact Dennis Hayworth at dahayworth@dmacc.edu

or 515-964-6

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Essential Interviewing Skills For Employers:

Do you know how to interview for the behaviors, knowledge and motivations that are needed to be successful in specific jobs? In this workshop you will: understand the implications of poor hiring decisions, develop interview questions, learn how to avoid legal problems, develop interviewing techniques and conduct interviews that leave a positive impression.

Cost: $149/person

For date and time, contact Dennis Hayworth at dahayworth@dmacc.edu

or 515-964-6346.

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Six Sigma Black and Green Belt Training
Click here for Des Moines Training Info and Schedule

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 Experience the Power of A3

   The A3 is a powerful,  yet simple, problem solving tool developed by Toyota and taught to all their employees as part of a their comprehensive Lean program. The A3 can be used in either an office or a manufacturing setting.  The term "A3" is derived from the paper size used for the report, which is the metric equivalent to 11" x 17" (or B-sized) paper.  Toyota actually uses several styles of A3 reports for solving problems, for reporting project status, and for proposing policy changes, each having its own "storyline."   

   The A3 Process helps people engage in collaborative, in-depth problem solving. It drives problem solvers to address the root causes of problems which surface in day-to-day work routines.  The A3 Process can be used for almost any situation, and when used properly (i.e., all of the steps are followed and completed), the chances of success improve dramatically.

   The following are some of the advantages to this tool:

• A3 problem solving occurs as part of everyday work

• A3 problem solving is intuitive and easy to learn and remember

• A3 thinking means better and fewer meetings

• The A3 process documents costs and benefits

• The A3 template helps us solve problems and document new processes
   

   32 employees of Featherlite Manufacturing in Cresco, recently had 10 hours of classroom instruction on constructing A3’s  along with coaching sessions over a 4-week period and this is what they had to say about A3:

            “I think the A-3 provides our Production Management and Engineering group with a viable tool to use for problem solving at all levels of the organization. It provides a methodology and a common sense approach that will yield good results for our company.”  - Dave Seegers, V.P. of Cresco Operations

            “Lean Manufacturing and 5S have been very helpful in our manufacturing processes. I believe A-3 is the best tool that we have been exposed to so far. It is a program that has great potential in identifying and solving small and potentially big problems. It can be used in all kinds of settings from the office to manufacturing by all employees, not just management. It also produces fairly quick and lasting results. The bottom line is that A-3 alleviates a lot of frustration attached to processes, and you can see more clearly what you are dealing with.” – Randy Ferrie, Plant 3 Manager

            “When attending the report-out sessions for the A-3 classes, I was truly amazed at how the employees took what they had learned, applied the process to particular areas, and came up with some truly spectacular time and cost saving ideas. We will definitely be using this tool for a long time to come and have already identified many future projects.”  - Cindy Helmke, Human Resources Manager

            “I think that A-3 is a very good tool for a manufacturing business. It is quick and easy to use and understand. You can put it to use on any kind of problem and see results within a short period of time. – Duane Gaul, Plant 2 Manager

 For more information contact Dennis Hayworth, Lean Training Coordinator, 515-964-6346 or e-mail dahayworth@dmacc.edu.

DMACC Business Resources Sponsors Lean and workplacelean™ Information Meetings

     DBR has sponsored several breakfast meetings to help clients and potential clients to better understand the benefits of implementing a Lean or workplacelean journey in their operations. Clients who have implemented Lean operations spoke and provided dramatic testimonies about the benefits of implementing Lean in their operations. Key benefits of Lean operations mentioned in these session include: $1 million savings on a capital expenditure, improved employee morale, reduction in production costs, reduction in inventory, improved customer relations and improved profits. These sessions have been by invitation only, but you are welcome to attend an upcoming breakfast meeting.

 For more information contact Dennis Hayworth, Lean Training Coordinator, 515-964-6346 or e-mail dahayworth@dmacc.edu.