Applied common sense.

The purpose of Evolver™ is to provide users with highly effective lean tools that work for everyone, from executive management to the rank and file, in any type of manufacturing environment. Evolver™ is a common sense, real world approach that was written by a manufacturing professional specifically for manufacturing firms.

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Why concepts aren't enough.

Over the last 15 years, firms attempting to remain competitive in a global economy have turned to lean manufacturing. The recent popularity of lean manufacturing has led to the publication of countless books and articles on the topic. For the most part, these publications provide a general overview of lean manufacturing rather than a practical application.

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Flexible... just like your business.

The Evolver Lean method has been adapted and used in other business sectors such as Hospital and Health Care, Marketing Call centers and Customer Service oriented businesses, its doesn't matter what service or product you provide. It's just that powerful!

Lean Training to Workshop to Kaizen training

Take advantage of our onsite workshop to actual Kaizen training events we bring to you

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Evolver Lean Course training topics include:

• Applying lean in low volume/high mix operations such as machine shops, composite operations, job shops and complex aerospace operations and well as in high volume/low mix operations
• Lead Time Reductions - learn how using Evolver's tools
• Waste Elimination - learn how to identify and eliminate waste in your workplace
• How and when to batch process correctly
• Plant Floor Layouts - step-by-step guide to shop floor layouts
• Cells - learn how and when to use dedicated and family work cells, another Evolver™ exclusive.
• Reduce Scrap - learn how to apply effective quality tools
• 5S - includes a step-by-step "train the trainer" instruction and presentation for facilitators and lean trainers
• Self-Directed Work Teams - learn how to develop self- directed work teams in a lean environment
• Facilitating Change - written specifically for your entire organization, from CEO’s to managers, supervisors and hourly associates.
• Tips for Getting Started - learn from an actual lean practitioner what to do and most importantly, what not to do.
• Includes: Spaghetti Diagram examples, layout examples, lean manufacturing project examples with before and after photos, and much more!

Evolver Lean 5S Course training topics include:

• Who, how and when to apply each of the 5S steps in any manufacturing application or product mix.
• Visual Controls - Includes 3 visual control examples in various applications from shop floor management to production control. Each example contains photos and full description.
• Shadow Board Examples - Includes 3 shadow board examples with photos and descriptions. Also covers mobile shadow boards for use in low volume/high mix applications such as machine shops, job shops and aerospace operations.
• Actual completed 5S project examples with before and after photos and full project descriptions.
• Facilitating Change and Change Management - A how-to on facilitating change in a lean environment.
• Tips for Getting Started - learn from an actual lean practitioner what to do and most importantly, what not to do.