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EMS Consulting Group is a management consulting firm designed to create value for manufacturers and product developers. We are located in Southern California and do most of our business in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Our clients include organizations from the industrial and consumer products, defense/ aerospace, and medical device sectors. Providing training and hands-on consulting services in all facets of lean manufacturing; we help our clients achieve lower costs, improved productivity, and improved time-to-market. We provide our clients with customized on-site training, and we host public training workshops on a limited basis throughout the year. We offer training in the following disciplines: Lean Manufacturing Certification, 5S and Visual Controls, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, One Piece Flow, Manufacturing Cells, Standardized Work, Total Productive Maintenance, Quick Changeover, Six Sigma and Statistical Methods, and other related disciplines.
EMS Consulting Group, Inc. is based in Carlsbad, CA, USA
What separates us from other lean consulting and training organizations is that we provide our clients with exactly what they need to be successful. We're not interested in becoming permanent fixtures at our clients' facilities; we're interested in helping our clients become self-sufficient lean organizations.
We've based our entire business on creating value for you. Every proposal you receive from us will focus on the value we will create for your organization and the return you will receive on your investment. Our projects are always based on measurable, mutually agreed upon objectives. Most consulting firms fall into two categories:
Very large firms that send out inexperienced, recent college graduates to solve your organization s problems using one-size-fits-all methodologies.
Small firms consisting of part-time consultants, who are either from academia or are retired.
EMS Consulting Group consists of full-time lean consultants with industry-diverse experience. While we do use industry proven lean manufacturing principles and methodologies, we tailor these to fit your organization s specific needs. A unique combination of manufacturing experience, business and financial expertise, and a "hands-on" approach creates a recipe for our clients' success. We not only identify and prioritize opportunities to add significantly to your bottom line; we develop and help our clients implement a plan for exploiting those opportunities to achieve financially measurable success.
EMS provides the following types of services:
On-site Lean Manufacturing / Lean Administrative / Six Sigma Training for All Levels of Employees
- Lean Assessments / Plans
- Kaizen Event and Value Stream Mapping Workshop Facilitation
- Lean Consulting Services
- Public Lean Training Courses
- Online Lean and Lean Six Sigma Training
We've based our entire business on creating value for you. Every proposal you receive from us will focus on the value we will create for your organization and the return you will receive on your investment. Our projects are always based on measurable, mutually agreed upon objectives. Most consulting firms fall into two categories:
Very large firms that send out inexperienced, recent college graduates to solve your organization s problems using one-size-fits-all methodologies.
Small firms consisting of part-time consultants, who are either from academia or are retired.
EMS Consulting Group consists of full-time lean consultants with industry-diverse experience. While we do use industry proven lean manufacturing principles and methodologies, we tailor these to fit your organization s specific needs. A unique combination of manufacturing experience, business and financial expertise, and a "hands-on" approach creates a recipe for our clients' success. We not only identify and prioritize opportunities to add significantly to your bottom line; we develop and help our clients implement a plan for exploiting those opportunities to achieve financially measurable success.
EMS provides the following types of services:
On-site Lean Manufacturing / Lean Administrative / Six Sigma Training for All Levels of Employees
- Lean Assessments / Plans
- Kaizen Event and Value Stream Mapping Workshop Facilitation
- Lean Consulting Services
- Public Lean Training Courses
- Online Lean and Lean Six Sigma Training
5S, 7 Wastes, and Standardized Work Training Online



: Our self-paced online 5S, 7 Wastes, and Standardized Work training program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers. Students will have a working knowledge of the 7 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing, Standardized Work Design, and the 5S Visual Workplace. The format includes audio-visual presentation, templates, and a final quiz. And, like our classroom version, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions and requests for feedback on ideas. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum.
Continuous Flow Manufacturing Cells Online



: Our self-paced online Continuous Flow Manufacturing Cells training program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers. The program will teach students how to design manufacturing cells with continuous or FIFO flow. The format includes audio-visual presentation, templates, case studies, and a final quiz. And, like our classroom version, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions, feedback on case exercises, and requests for feedback on ideas. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum.
Creating Continuous Flow Manufacturing Cells




: Manufacturing
cells have been popular for over 10 years; however, many companies still have
found limited success in creating one-piece flow. In
this workshop, participants will learn how to design manufacturing cells for
true continuous or one-piece flow. The course is comprehensive in that it
covers all facets of this discipline: understanding takt time, physical layout,
analyzing standard work and creating standard work charts, line balancing,
load-leveling, setting
up a system for auditing, and more. Participants will work through two
case examples. They will design cells and
work through all calculations and analysis. Skills will be immediately
applicable to more...
Introduction to Implementing Lean Manufacturing

: In this interactive learning
experience, participants will learn an overview of lean and its benefits plus a specific sequence of steps and initiatives
comprising a lean manufacturing action plan that real managers in real companies
can deploy.
Whether you have implemented some
lean initiatives and want more from your program or you are not sure where to
begin, this program will enable you to devise a lean manufacturing strategy and
action plan for your organization. It is also the first course of our lean
certification program. This course is offered in Southern California on a regular basis. Visit www. lean-manufacturing-training. com for details. Alternatively, this course can be brought to your facility.
Kaizen Events



: Our self-paced online Kaizen Events training program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers including planning and facilitating events. The format includes audio-visual presentation, templates, case studies, and a final quiz. And, like our classroom version, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions, feedback on case exercises, and requests for feedback on ideas. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum.
Kaizen Events- 5S, Visual Controls, and Mistake Proofing






: This course will teach the principles of process Kaizen. Process Kaizen events are highly focused continuous improvement activities that can be used to launch 5-S, TPM, Set-up Reduction/ Quick Changeover, and/ or Cellular Flow implementation projects. This course will teach you how to implement a kaizen activity and will focus on the process kaizen tools of 5S, visual controls, and mistake
proofing (poka yoke).
more...
Kanban Pull Systems and Inventory Management Online




: Our self-paced online Kanban and Pull Systems training program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers. The program will equip students with a detailed understanding of kanban systems, types of pull systems, and inventory management. The format includes audio-visual presentation, templates, case studies, and a final quiz. And, like our classroom version, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions, feedback on case exercises, and requests for feedback on ideas. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum.
Lean Manufacturing Certification






: The Lean Manufacturing Certificate program will assist manufacturers with the challenge of implementing Lean and maintaining continuous improvements. This proven method is a series of seven course modules designed to provide participants targeted managerial and technical competencies in lean manufacturing.
This course is offered primarily on-site for our clients; in this setting, we customize the program to suit our clients' needs. This program is also offered publicly in Southern California on a regular basis.
Lean Manufacturing Certification Online




: Our self-paced online lean manufacturing certification program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers and results in the designation of Certified Lean Practitioner. The format includes audio-visual presentation, case studies / readings, direct application of the concepts through projects for enhanced learning, and test completion. And, like our classroom version, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions, requests for feedback on ideas and case exercises, and advice on projects. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum. The more...
Lean Production Control and Inventory Management






: This course will teach the implementation of a
lean production control system in a factory. Learn when to hold finished goods and when to make-to-order;
learn how to create and manage a finished goods supermarket; learn how to size supermarkets and
trigger demand; learn how to control batch processes upstream; and more.
The benefits of implementing a lean production control system include:
Higher
plant inventory turns
Less
WIP and Finished Goods inventory
Fewer
parts shortages
Improved
on-time delivery to customers
Higher
more...
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

: Our self-paced online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers. The format includes audio-visual presentation, case studies / readings, test completion, and project completion. And, like our classroom version, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions and requests for feedback on ideas and case exercises.. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum. The program is self-paced and up to 6 months are allotted to complete it; students will have access to the program for 1 year. Upon completion of the more...
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
: Our self-paced online Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers. The format includes audio-visual presentation, case studies / readings, and test completion. And, like our classroom version, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions and requests for feedback on ideas and case exercises.. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum. The program is self-paced and up to 6 months are allotted to complete it; students will have access to the program for 1 year. Upon completion of the program (including a more...
Material Flow and Kanban

: This course will teach the implementation of a
lean pull system for
purchased parts that ensures that purchased parts are delivered to manufacturing
cells efficiently and timely. Attendees will learn how to develop and use
a system for planning parts, how to setup purchased parts supermarkets, how to
implement kanban, and how to effectively deliver purchased parts
to manufacturing cells. Using a case example, participants will make
calculations and design a system for handling purchased parts.
The benefits of an effective
material delivery system include:
Lower inventory and
increased productivity
Elimination of operator
time more...
Team Problem Solving and Mistake Proofing



: Our self-paced online Team Problem Solving and Mistake Proofing (Poka Yoke) training program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers. The format includes audio-visual presentation, templates, and a final quiz. And, just as our classroom version does, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions and requests for feedback on ideas. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum.
Total Productive Maintenance and Quick Changeover



: Our self-paced online TPM and Quick Changeover training program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers. It will give students a working knowledge of TPM, Autonomous Maintenance, OEE, and the SMED System for quick changeover. The format includes audio-visual presentation, templates, and a final quiz. And, like our classroom version, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions and requests for feedback on ideas. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum.
Value Stream Mapping



: Value Stream Mapping is a
powerful tool for analyzing information and material flow throughout an
organization or between organizations and identifying and planning
improvements. In this course, you will learn how to effectively identify
and eliminate waste and sources of waste in your organization.
Participants in the class will work through a case example. They will
create a current state map, analyze the current state map, and create a lean
future state. Participants will also be able to ask about their unique
situations and learn different ways to apply this powerful tool.
The benefits of VSM more...
Value Stream Mapping Online



: Our self-paced online value stream mapping program covers all of the topics our classroom version covers. The format includes audio-visual presentation, case studies, and a final quiz. And, just as our classroom version does, students will have the ability to contact the instructor with questions, requests for feedback on ideas and case exercises. Students will also be able to contact each other with questions/ ideas via an online forum.
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