Lean Manufacturing Games

Improve your lean manufacturing techniques with this brilliant game from Lean games. The catapult game is an ideal practical training simulation to demonstrate the application of problem solving techniques such as fishbone diagrams, brainstorming and six sigma / DOE. It is used as the basis of exercises to understand the process, control variation and deliver improved performance. The catapult is designed to "shoot" a lightweight ping pong size ball at a target which is typically placed 3 - 4 metres (10 - 14 feet) away. There are a number of settings and variables designed into the catapult which need to be understood and controlled to make each shot repeatable and accurate. The catapult game can take between 1 hour and 8 hours to run depending on the depth of learning required. Six Sigma Game The game is normally run with a small team of between 4 - 6 people. For larger groups further catapults can be used. People are so much more willing to challenge working practices in a simulated factory and are quick to identify waste in the system. This provides ideal foundations for starting to challenge and find opportunities in their own areas of work. Lean games provides complete, ready to use simulations and kits for use in training and implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques. They are intended for use by consultants, in house company trainers and academics.