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Class Name A3 Thinking / Problem Solving
Description This workshop provides participants with an understanding of how to solve problems from a Lean6 perspective. The course is designed around Toyota’s A3 form and the DMAIC – Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control problem solving methodology. Participants will understand how to effectively and efficiently solve problems using a blend of both quality and lean tools.

Prerequisite: So that participants will receive the maximum benefit from this training, we strongly recommend completion of "Lean 101: An Introduction to Lean Manufacturing" prior to taking this course.

Learning Objectives
  • Problem identification and selection
  • Process Mapping
  • Data collection
  • Root cause analysis
  • Mistake proofing
  • Counter measures
Start Date 03/17/2010
End Date 03/17/2010
Date Comment
Start Time 8:30 am
End Time 4:30 pm
Cost for 1 student $300
Cost for 2 students $300 per student
Cost for 3+ students $250 per student
Point of Contact Angie Bove 610-758-4588  angieb@mrcpa.org
General Notes Includes continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and all materials
Location MRC - Bethlehem
Location Notes Directions to MRC

FROM ROUTE 78
Exit Route 78 at Interchange #67. At the exit take Route 412 South for approximately 1 mile to the traffic light at Water Street there you will see the Hellertown Police Station and Wachovia bank. Turn right onto Water Street, continue for a short while until you see the unused railroad tracks. Cross over the railroad tracks and turn right on Creek Road. Go .5 miles on Creek Road and turn left onto Goodman Drive. Turn right into Parking Lot D on your right hand side. Use the front entrance to the building.

FROM AIRPORT (ABE)
Exit airport and turn right onto Airport Road toward Route 22. Take Route 22 East to Route 378 South (Bethlehem). Stay on 378 for approximately 6 miles. As you cross an iron bridge, stay in the right lane. As you pass Cathedral Church of the Nativity on your left, move to the left lane. At a five-way traffic light you’ll angle left to climb up Wyandotte Hill. As you start the descent move to the left turn lane for the traffic light at Seidersville Road. Turn left continue for 1.5 miles to traffic light at Bingen Road. Turn left and go .3 miles to Goodman Campus on your right. Turn right into Goodman Campus and continue .7 miles (past Stabler Arena on your right, then Goodman Stadium on your left, to 125 Goodman Drive - Parking Lot D . Turn left into parking lot. Use the front entrance to the building

FROM PHILADELPHIA
Take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike north to exit 32 (Quakertown). Turn left onto Route 663. Follow for 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Route 309 in Quakertown. Continue north on Route 309 to Center Valley. Turn right onto 378 north (Bethlehem). Be watchful; there is only one sign. Follow Route 378 for approximately 4 miles. After you pass large Pathmark shopping plaza on right, and start to climb, turn right at traffic light onto Seidersville Road. Continue for 1.5 miles to traffic light at Bingen Road. Turn left and go .3 miles to Goodman Campus on your right. Turn right into Goodman Campus and continue .7 miles (past Stabler Arena on your right, then Goodman Stadium on your left, to 125 Goodman Drive - Parking Lot D. Turn left into parking lot. Use the front entrance to the building.
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The Manufacturers Resource Center
125 Goodman Dr.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone (610) 758- 4588
Fax (610) 758-4716
E-mail angie.bove@mrcpa.org