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Lean Workshops & Tutorials
Workshops, training courses and tutorials for efficient, ergonomic and waste-free processes.
Understand, apply, and improve Lean
Our workshops and training courses teach Lean methods in a practical way, directly applied to real-world processes. Participants learn to identify waste, work ergonomically, and implement improvements themselves. CREFORM trainers bring up to 25 years of Lean and material handling experience and combine training, analysis, and implementation in a flexible format.
Typical starting points in production
Potential loss
Lean knowledge exists, but it is not consistently applied.
Implementation gap
Waste is recognized, but not translated into action.
Ergonomic deficiencies
Workplaces are unergonomic or non-standardized.
Impracticality
Theoretical training leads to few practical results.
uncertainty
Employees want to improve, but don't know how.
Workshops that take place where value is created
Our Lean production training takes place directly at your workstations. Lean methods are applied immediately and translated into practical improvements.
- Muda and Gemba walks
- Analysis of material flow & ergonomics
- Exercises with CREFORM pipe fitting systems
- Immediate implementation of minor improvements
- Employee involvement
Individual Lean training and educational formats
Based on the analysis, we develop technical concepts, often implemented with CREFORM pipe connector systems, roller tracks, AGVs/AMRs, or ergonomic workstations. Every solution is modular, expandable, and adaptable.
A practical introduction to Lean Manufacturing and the CREFORM system.
What is it about?
This workshop teaches the fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing and demonstrates practical applications of how to implement initial improvements in the workplace. Participants will learn to identify waste, better understand material flows, and build a simple CREFORM structure.
Ideal for
- Lean beginners
- new users of the CREFORM system
- Production and assembly manager
- Logistics manager
Core benefits
- Learn the basics of Lean in an understandable way
- Gain first practical experience with CREFORM
- Identifying potential for improvement within your own company
- Create a shared knowledge base within the team
For companies that want to learn about Lean in a practical way and implement initial improvements themselves.
From optimization needs to a concrete Lean solution.
What is it about?
The prototype workshop is aimed at companies with initial experience in Lean or CREFORM. The focus is on real-world challenges in production, assembly, or logistics. Existing processes, workplaces, and material flows are analyzed and further developed into implementable solution concepts.
Ideal for
- Production planner
- Lean Officer
- Production Manager
- designers
- Users with prior experience
Core benefits
- concrete solutions for current challenges
- improved material flows and more efficient processes
- in-depth understanding of technical possibilities
- direct transferability to one's own projects
For companies that want to specifically improve existing processes and develop individual CREFORM solutions.
Develop mechanical lean solutions – without electricity, pneumatics or complex controls.
What is it about?
The Karakuri workshop demonstrates how simple mechanical principles can be used to make material handling more efficient, ergonomic, and cost-effective. Participants develop and build their own Karakuri solutions, for example, using gravity, counterweights, or rocker mechanisms.
Ideal for
- Lean Manager
- Production Manager
- Maintenance
- Logistics manager
- Kaizen and improvement teams
Core benefits
- new ideas for material flow problems
- Reducing waste
- less physical strain
- cost-effective alternative for automation
For companies that want to develop simple, intelligent and low-energy solutions for material flow.
CREFORM solutions: Plan, design, and implement faster.
What is it about?
In the CAD training, users learn about and how to use the CREFORM Designer. The goal is to enable them to independently plan and design their own workstations, shelving, equipment, and material flow systems. In addition to 2D and 3D models, the training also covers component selection, stability, and lean design principles.
Ideal for
- designers
- Production planner
- technician
- Lean Manager
- Project Manager
Core benefits
- independent planning of CREFORM solutions
- more independence in projects
- faster development of new structures
- better understanding of design and systems engineering
For users who want to independently plan and professionally design CREFORM structures.
Tailor-made Lean training directly related to your processes.
What is it about?
The in-house training courses are individually tailored to the company, its processes, and its objectives. Content can include Lean methods, material flow, ergonomics, Karakuri, systems engineering, or specific improvement projects. The training takes place directly on-site and incorporates real workstations and processes.
Ideal for
- Production areas
- Logistics teams
- Lean teams
- Executives
- The Project Group
Core benefits
- maximum practical relevance
- direct reference to real-world processes
- rapid implementation of improvements
- sustainable knowledge transfer within the team
For companies that need training that is precisely tailored to their own processes, goals and challenges.
Lean methods that are taught
- Waste analysis (Muda)
- One Piece Flow
- 5S & Ergonomics
- Material flow analysis
- Standardization & Kaizen
- Karakuri mechanics
Your benefits from workshops & tutorials
More efficient processes
Improved processes through practical exercises and direct application.
Ergonomics & Safety
Less waste, smaller inventories, more economical implementations.
Employee involvement
Better workplaces thanks to height-adjustable or ergonomic designs.
Flexibility & scalability
Clear material flows, uniform standards, traceable processes.
Practical example: Lean training & ergonomics at the HÜBNER Group
For the production of electric ramps, the HÜBNER Group required an ergonomic, flexible, and safe assembly solution. CREFORM conducted analysis, employee training, and design in an integrated process.
Results (KPIs):
- Flexible height adjustment & 180° rotation
- Significantly improved ergonomics
- Employees were able to make adjustments themselves after training.
- Implementation within 6 weeks
Gabriel Rückl
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Empower your teams to apply Lean principles in their daily work and to drive continuous improvement themselves.