Kanban Systems Design for Manufacturing Masterclass Training by Tonex
This comprehensive training offers in-depth insights into designing and implementing Kanban systems to optimize manufacturing operations. Participants will explore pull systems, flow efficiency, and visual management principles to reduce waste, enhance responsiveness, and increase throughput. The course highlights how Kanban supports lean manufacturing by promoting a continuous flow of work and real-time visibility. It also addresses cybersecurity impacts—specifically, the need to secure real-time operational data shared across digital Kanban boards and manufacturing execution systems (MES). Cybersecurity professionals will gain clarity on how integrated workflows can create new security exposure points and how to safeguard these evolving infrastructures.
Audience:
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Process Improvement Specialists
- Operations Managers
- Supply Chain Professionals
- Lean/Agile Practitioners
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Industrial Systems Architects
- Production Supervisors
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core principles of Kanban in manufacturing
- Design and implement effective pull systems
- Improve flow efficiency across production lines
- Use visual management for real-time decision-making
- Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks in Kanban systems
- Align Kanban practices with lean manufacturing goals
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Kanban
- History and evolution of Kanban
- Core principles of Kanban systems
- Push vs. pull production
- Lean manufacturing integration
- Benefits in modern manufacturing
- Relevance in digital transformation
Module 2: Designing Pull Systems
- Types of pull systems
- Signal cards and triggers
- Calculating reorder points
- Establishing inventory limits
- Managing takt time and lead time
- Impact on supply chain agility
Module 3: Flow Efficiency Strategies
- Identifying bottlenecks
- Work-in-progress (WIP) limits
- Cycle time measurement
- Flow vs. resource efficiency
- Continuous improvement loops
- Optimizing throughput
Module 4: Visual Management Tools
- Digital and physical Kanban boards
- Color coding and labeling standards
- Work item types and prioritization
- Real-time tracking techniques
- Integrating MES and ERP systems
- Communication across teams
Module 5: Cybersecurity in Kanban Systems
- Cyber risks in connected systems
- Secure data flow in Kanban environments
- Role-based access control
- Authentication and monitoring
- Industrial IoT (IIoT) considerations
- Incident response for Kanban data breaches
Module 6: Implementation and Scaling
- Pilot testing strategies
- Team training and onboarding
- Scaling across departments
- Metrics for success
- Sustaining improvements
- Common pitfalls to avoid
Elevate your manufacturing operations with the Kanban Systems Design for Manufacturing Masterclass Training by Tonex. Whether you’re optimizing production or strengthening industrial cybersecurity, this course equips you with the tools and knowledge to drive lasting efficiency and resilience. Register today and start transforming your processes with confidence.