 Editor's note: Where can you get some great training on lean? Your own vendors are a great place to start. Following is a list of some of the training available. Vendors and consultants, contact ABRN at tsramcik@advanstar.com to be added to this resource. AkzoNobel AkzoNobel offers Lean training and consulting through its Process Centered Environments (PCE) program, part of the Acoat Selected training series. Last year, the company signed a strategic partnership with DCR Intellectual Property Company, which markets a patented Lean production system for collision shops. AkzoNobel offers a number of PCE educational seminars based on Lean principles, including "A Tourists Guide - Introduction to PCE," "Tips for First Time Travelers - Preparing for a Process Centered Environment," and " Avoid Excess Baggage - Implementing 5S." In 2009 the company announced a series of PCE "Boot Camp" training events at DCR's Mentor, Ohio, facilities. Web: www.acoatna.com Phone: 800-618-1010 Audatex Earlier this year, Audatex launched an online Lean Six Sigma training course targeted at collision repair shops. The 10-module course covers cycle time reduction, waste elimination and process improvements, and includes streaming video and audio. ABRN readers can get an introductory look at the course at http://www.search-autoparts.com/searchautoparts/cathome/catHome11.jsp?categoryId=47972. Web: www.audatex.us (a white paper is available at www.audatex.us/thinktank.aspx) Phone: 800-237-4968 BASF BASF launched a nationwide Lean training series for collision repair shops in 2008 as part of its VisionPlus University program. Seminars include "Introduction to Lean for Collision Repair," "Launching Lean" (a two-day workshop), "Lean Implementation" (a three-day workshop), and "Leading a Lean Culture." Web: www.basftoolbox.com Phone: 800-227-3593 DuPont DuPont offers Lean training through its SMART Management Seminars program. "SMART Cycle Time 2 - A Lean Approach" is an interactive, one-day course that helps shop owners analyze their business and apply Lean techniques to the shop. DuPont also offers courses on process management and damage analysis that cover some Lean concepts, as well as shop assessments, training and consulting. Web: www.smarttraining.dupont.com Phone: 503-855-4287 (Training Event Coordinator Hank Nunn) Mitchell International Mitchell International provides Lean training through its consulting services program. For more information, contact the company at the Web site or phone number below. Web: https://www.mitchell.com/mitch/products/product2.asp?pf_id=173 Phone: 800-238-9111 PPG PPG's MVP Business Development program includes a four-day "Green Belt Training" course that includes Lean Six Sigma fundamentals, along with practical application and implementation details. Web: http://corporateportal.ppg.com/NA/Refinish/PPGRefinish/6-0-Programs/6-3-MVP/EN Phone: 440-572-2800 Sherwin Williams Sherwin Williams' A-Plus University EcoLean program combines Lean production and green business solutions for the collision repair market. The program includes training workshops, consulting and shop assessments focused on improving efficiency and reducing waste. Courses include "Introduction to EcoLean," "Improving Workshop Efficiency," "Principles of 5S," and "Building a Lean Culture." Web: www.sherwin-automotive.com/en/Events.aspx Phone: 804-433-9690 | ||
