Executive Overview - Training Within Industry (TWI)

The Missing Link to Lean

The principles of Lean Manufacturing have stood the test of time.

Nearly every company that embarks on a Lean journey achieves remarkable successes—at least at first. The challenge is sustainability. TWI training gives “muscle” to your Lean efforts by providing step-by-step training to supervisors teaching them exactly how to improve productivity, quality and morale.

All too often good workers are promoted into supervisory roles but never given the tools or training to effectively make positive changes in their areas. The TWI training model follows a learn-and-do approach that ensures immediate payback and productivity improvements. Students apply the training and demonstrate competency during the conduct of the course.

TWI was created in the 1940’s to bring an inexperienced workforce up to speed quickly. TWI consists of three main components: Job Relations (JR) which ensures good relations with operators and resolves problems quickly; Job Methods (JM) which teaches supervisors how to quickly improve their job; and Job Instruction (JI) which ensures that standard work is taught swiftly and accurately.

Key Advantages include:

Supervisors learn how to identify opportunities to improve their jobs.
Supervisors learn how to generate ideas to take advantage of these opportunities.
People get these ideas into practice right away.
Creating ownership for people to maintain standard work.

What will you take away?

How TWI gives “muscle” and sustainability for your Lean Enterprise efforts
The steps and principals that make TWI one of the most potent training methods available.
Overview of the steps and sequence for TWI training.
How training supervisors with the skills to resolve problems, improve morale, and reduce workplace stress, immediately improves production results.

Minnesota Technology, Inc. assists Minnesota companies through the Lean Enterprise process to transform your business into an agile enterprise ready to compete in the global marketplace. Our team of lean experts brings a wealth of combined technology and manufacturing experience to every client.