Cycle Time and One-Piece Flow
By G. Dean Witman, CFPIM, C.P.M., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
In a series of three interactive exercises, learners explore the relationship between process cycle time and defect detection, and between process cyle time and smaller batch sizes. The techniques of lean/JIT are applied to achieve the continuous improvement (kaizen) goal of reducing inventory by pursuing one-piece flow.
Intro to Outlook
By Jenner Reinke
Explore the Microsoft Office Suite, which is so much more than just email.
Recharging Your Attitude
By Andrea Krabbe
Learners will determine if they are satisfied with their attitudes and then rank tips for regaining a positive disposition in the workplace.
Poka-Yoke
By Kaye Krueger
Learners view examples of devices that prevent mistakes from occurring.
Dietary Manager Training: Pest Management
By Kristy Norenberg
Students match images of insects and other pests with their descriptions in this lesson on keeping a food service operation free from contamination.
What is Sigma? Why Six?
By Lee Binz
Learners read about Six Sigma philosophy and methods. The need for high quality levels for today's customers is stressed.
Problem Solving: Using a Run Chart
By Mitch Vesaas
You'll understand how to use a run chart to describe a manufacturing problem.
Communicating Efficiently on the Job
By Rosie Bunnow
Learners brainstorm ideas for how to gather information from team members who work at different locations. They analyze the pros and cons of each idea and make recommendations.
Value Stream Mapping: Drawing a Current-State Map
Learners follow step-by-step instructions for creating a current-state map to identify how materials and information flow.
Classifying Goods for the Business Market
By Tammy Ladwig
Learners read about the process of dividing industrial goods into the categories of entering, foundation, and facilitating.
The Red Tag System Used in the 5S Process
Learners read about a process for sorting items in the workplace. "Sort" is the first of the five steps in 5S.
Six Sigma Levels and the Cost of Quality
Learners read how low defect levels can cut production costs. Six Sigma success means reduced inspection expenses, less rework, and fewer customer complaints.
Designing Directions
Learners practice revising poorly written directions by applying criteria for giving directions.
The Cost of Quality: A Self-Check Exercise
By John Stewart
In this interactive object, learners check their knowledge of concepts related to the cost of ensuring quality in manufacturing as they relate to the categories of appraisal, prevention, internal failures, and external failures.
Distinguishing Leadership and Management Activities (Screencast)
By Ann Heidkamp
In this screencast, students read about the key differences between management and leadership activities. They will review typical supervisory activities as either management or leadership.
Sexual Harassment: Separating Fact from Fiction
By Therese Nemec
In this activity, you'll distinguish between sexual harassment facts and fiction.
The Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle
By James Bork
Students read how the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle is used in problem-solving and process improvement. In an interactive exercise, students organize process improvement steps following this model.
Writing Effective Business Emails
By VickyWeiland, Rosie Bunnow
The learner will study an effective workplace email being written while a narrator explains the step-by-step process. The learner will distinguish the difference between poorly written and effectively written emails.
Five "S" System in Manufacturing
By Weldon Faull
This objects reviews the Five "S" manufacturing system and helps learners to remember the process.
Business Cards Around the World
By Virginia Kirsch
Students read about the use of business cards in various countries and the customs that Americans should follow when presenting a card in those parts of the world.
Sexual Harassment: Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment
In this activity, you'll identify ways to prevent and address sexual harassment.
Who Is My Customer?
By Julann Jatczak
Students complete an exercise to help determine the profile of customers who would use their businesses.
Giving Effective Praise
Students review the conditions for giving statements of praise in a way that will motivate employees. They then practice writing these kinds of statements.
Code of Ethics
By Barbara Liang
In this interactive object, learners identify the feelings and values that motivate them and others to take responsibility for improving ethics in the workplace.
Organizational Clue
By Elizabeth Jones
Observe disorganization in an office setting and choose solutions to the problems as if playing the board game "Clue."