MTa Kando Leanâ„¢
  • Time: 90 mins to 6 hours
  • Level: Introductory to Intermediate
  • Participants: 3 - 15

 

MTa KanDo Lean is an activity based learning pack which focuses on customer service through Lean Processing.

It is a table top activity for anyone in the office, factory or supply chain who needs to understand or influence:

  • Customer service
  • Process improvement
  • Continuous flow
  • Balancing workloads
  • Information flow
  • Pull systems
  • Visual control systems (kanbans).
The design of the activity and the particpants' workbooks structure the learning through 5 phases. The key elements raised by each phase are listed under the tabs below, but the number of phases completed and their emphasis can be changed to suit the needs of the participants.

 

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MTa Kando Lean now has a dedicated website:

www.leangame.com
Click on the tabs to find out more about the 5 phases:
  • Phase 1
  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3
  • Phase 4
  • Phase 5
  • efficient layouts
  • understanding product specifications
  • definition of product quality
  • dealing with surplus materials
  • effective location and storage of components
  • problems with batch production and high WIP
  • communicating with the customer
  • internal communications
  • understanding priorities

  • use of visual displays and pull systems
  • benefits of shorter lead times
  • process design for market requirements
  • overall capacity planning
  • work distribution and balance
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  • alternative forms of Kanbans
  • one-piece flow and appropriate documentation systems
  • coping with variable customer demand
  • teamwork and flexibility
  • clear definition of responsibilities
  • customer/supplier relationships
  • dealing with remote businesses
  • avoiding component shortages
  • simplifying the supply of components
  • supply chain information flow and constraints
MTa Kando Lean Consists of:
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MTa KanDo Lean is supplied in a sturdy holdall complete with:

  • a comprehensive facilitator' guide which includes full facilitator instructions, product information sheets and customer satisfaction sheets
  • 16 individual workbooks that are both reference documents and personal records of participants' learning
  • 3 boxes of over 300 durable plastic components for use as factory materials
  • kanban squares and sales order cards
  • the components are re-useable
  • the total weight is approximately 11 kg.
How do our clients use MTa Kando Lean?

Client Testimonials

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 "An excellent , stimulating and fun environment in which to learn"...Wendy Garner - Senior Lecturer, Coventry University read more

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 "Shows the advantages of visual systems and continuous improvement"...Arthur Pemberton - Training consultant, Muller Uk Ltd read more