Half-Day Lean Process Improvement Class – Wytheville, VA

 Dive Deeper into Process Improvement with GENEDGE: Master the Mechanics of Manufacturing!

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Join us at the Wytheville Meeting Center in Wytheville, VA for a transformative half-day lean overview paired with hands-on simulation, this interactive training accommodates 10-13 keen learners.

Light Breakfast Will Be Served!

What’s In Store?

  • Participants will go through three quick simulation rounds to teach concepts. Operators will build K’nex “Widgets” to simulate a traditional manufacturing operation.
  • A Training overview will address standard lean tools and improvement methodologies, including lot size reduction, single piece flow and simulation results will demonstrate impacts to business in lead-times, profitability and productivity.
  • In the simulation’s third-round the team applies concepts of kaizen and process improvement to create their own process flow, which they can see the results of the changes and improvements over the three rounds.

Witness Remarkable Results in Just Three Rounds!

Cycle time reduction of 80%
90% reduction in WIP
60% reduction of floor space
Up to 150% increase in number of units shipped
70% Increase in profit.

Topics covered include:

• Definition of Lean
• 8 types of waste
• Value add vs non-value add activities
• Standard work
• 5 S and visual management
• Batch manufacturing and lot size reduction
• Pull systems and Kanban
• Point of use storage
• Line balancing
• Teamwork and kaizen
• Plant layout

Reserve Your Spot & Ignite Operational Excellence With GENEDGE!

INSTRUCTOR: Cheryl A. Carrico, PH.D., P.E.

COST IS $275.00PP

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2024 VT ISE Senior Design Symposium

Join us at the VT ISE Symposium to celebrate ISE seniors’ projects through Poster session and Team presentations! The event is a technical conference event at which company representatives, students, GENEDGE advisors, and faculty share and celebrate the project results.

Date:          Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time:          11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Poster session, Team presentations, Award ceremony)
Location:    The Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA (map)

AGENDA

  • Registration    11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Poster Session (Undergraduate Research)  11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Poster Session (Senior Design) 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Opening Remarks    12:10 p.m.
  • Presentation Session One  12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  • Break   2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
  • Presentation Session Two 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Reception and Awards Ceremony   4:45 – 6:00 p.m.

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Learn More About The Program and How your Company Can Apply Here: Go To Program Page

GENEDGE Alliance Roadshow Hampton

Are you a small Virginia-based company looking for opportunities to grow your business?

Did you know Virginia has both free and discounted resources available for manufacturing companies like yours wanting to operate more efficiently or connect with customers and suppliers?

We invite you to come out and learn more about the GENEDGE Alliance and the value it offers at a “connect event” on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 4-6pm.

Enjoy good food and refreshments, hear from your peers in the industry, while connecting with other manufacturers in the area! 

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