Lean

A disorganized workplace quietly creates daily inefficiencies that compound into lost time, safety risks, and reduced productivity. This one day workshop provides a practical introduction to the Lean 5S methodology, a foundational system for building and sustaining a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

As the foundation of a Lean Enterprise, standardization sets expectations for process performance and provides the basis for problem-solving and continuous improvement. This program features blended-learning through a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on experimentation in MRC’s Lean Enterprise Works (LEW) factory simulation. 

Most organizations are busy, but not always efficient. This one day workshop introduces the core principles of Lean through an engaging, hands-on simulation based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, allowing participants to experience the impact of waste, flow, and continuous improvement in a realistic production environment.

Most companies embarking on a Lean journey soon become frustrated with Kaizen events and isolated improvement projects that yield great short-term results but quickly return to their previous condition. Internationally renown teacher and author, Mike Hoseus teaches the topic of how to Engage Your Culture Using Lean Daily Management.

Most performance gaps don’t come from a lack of effort, they come from a lack of visibility, alignment, and daily accountability. This one-day workshop introduces a practical approach to Lean Daily Management (LDM), showing how organizations can create consistent routines that connect daily work to operational goals and continuous improvement.

Go, See, and Learn at the Original Gemba! The Kentucky Lean Tour is a three-day experience guided by Mike Hoseus, co-author of Toyota Culture: The Heart and Soul of the Toyota Way. This unique training opportunity is designed and offered only for MRC’s manufacturing community in Eastern Pennsylvania. 

A Lean Enterprise is more than a collection of improvement tools, a Lean Enterprise aligns an organization’s purpose with its people and its processes. Our Lean Master Certification program features blended learning through a mix of classroom instruction, instructor-led exercises at host companies, and one-on-one coaching for each participant. 

The concept of Lean manufacturing is gaining acceptance beyond the shop floor.  Now, attendees can gain hands-on experience through a live simulation in a traditional office environment. During this workshop, participants take on various roles, including customer, manager, sales department worker, and quotation expert.

Most teams don’t struggle to solve problems; they struggle to solve the right problems in a way that actually sticks. Problem Solving. This one-day workshop introduces a practical, disciplined approach to continuous improvement using the PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) method, equipping participants to move beyond quick fixes and toward sustainable, data-driven results.

Many process problems persist not because people don’t understand their work, but because no one truly sees the full process end-to-end. This one-day workshop introduces a practical, hands-on approach to Process Mapping with a strong focus on Swim Lane diagrams, helping teams visualize workflows across departments, roles, and functions to uncover inefficiencies and improve flow.

Long setup times quietly erode productivity, limit flexibility, and increase cost, but most organizations underestimate just how much opportunity is hidden in their changeover process. This one-day workshop introduces a practical, hands-on approach to Setup Reduction using the SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) methodology, helping teams dramatically reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness.

Unlock the power of Training Within Industry (TWI) and Job Instruction with MRC’s comprehensive training programs designed to equip your team with the essential skills required to lead, supervise and direct others. Our hands-on approach to learning and practice helps to generate positive employee relations and develop a culture of continuous improvement within your organization.

Transforming your traditional enterprise system into a Lean enterprise system can seem daunting, but MRC has the solution. Our VSM services have several anticipated outcomes, including visualizing the flow of your Value Stream, identifying waste, and illustrating material and information flows to define your current state.