a darkened warehouse with three workers speaking under lights.

Dates: February 19, 2026 | 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Place: MWSU’s Houlne Center for Convergent Technology

Cost:  $499 early registration; $799 after 1/25/2026

Registration is Open!

This workshop walks individuals through the concepts, principles and understanding of Lean, followed by a simulation to engrain the learning with a comprehensive, hands-on activity. The more people participating from your organization, the better results you will see upon your return to the workplace.

Participants will learn:

  • The 8 wastes of Lean
  • Value-Added vs NonValue Added
  • What 5S is and how to use it
  • Batch reduction
  • Quality at the source
  • Cellular manufacturing
  • Set-up reduction
  • Lay-out design
  • What Kanbans are
  • Visual management tools
  • Point of use storage concepts
  • What Poka Yoke is and how to use it

Cost: $499 early registration; $799 after 1/25/2026

Refunds for workforce development programs, unless otherwise noted on the specific program page, are available at 100% up to 7 days in advance of the start date of the program. Refund requests received 6 or fewer days before the start date of the program, or any time after the start date of the program, will not be approved.