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The plant tour highlighted
areas where Clayton had conducted kaizen events. Brent Crabtree,
Clayton Lean Advocate, and plant team members explained the
improvements made at each of the work stations
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Jordan Dentz of MHRA and Dr.
Michael Mullins of the University of Central Florida leddiscussions
about lean basics and implementation strategies for homebuilding
plants.
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In the Pipe Factory Simulation,
participants are employees of a fictional factory that produces
pipe assemblies. The training exercise, developed by R-Anell
Housing Group, demonstrates lean manufacturing techniques
in an interactive, participatory manner. It is designed to
break down longstanding ideas about production and open eyes
to new possibilities.
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During the mini-kaizen event,
participants divided into three groups to apply lean concepts
to three areas of the plant. Here, the groups observe production
and speak with Clayton team members in the top build, partition
wall and cabinet departments.
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After observing production,
each group debated possible improvements to their focus area
using lean techniques and developed a series of recommendations
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Finally, each team presented
their suggestions to the entire group, including senior Clayton
Management.
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