New Product Launch & Ramp Up Training
Understand the key milestones and best practices of new production launch and establish a framework for tracking performance of the ramp-up process.
Learning objectives:
1. Understanding the key milestones and best practices of new production launch and production ramp-up.
2. Equip participants with tools to identify potential risks and prevent problems during the launch phase.
3. Set up an Obeya (Control Room) for a project, including creating visual boards, planning meetings, and tracking progress.
4. Establish a framework for tracking performance throughout the ramp-up process.
Develop a strong Launch and Ramp up Process
Practical Training Instructed by Former Toyota Leader
Craig A. Mullenbach
Craig A. Mullenbach
+ 25 years of Experience at Toyota | Lean Management Consultant
+ 25 years of Experience at Toyota | Lean Management Consultant
Craig worked for Toyota Motor Manufacturing for 25 years, after that as consultant for the recent years, He has extensive experience working for top organizations like Honda, Toyota Texas and Indiana and the Joint Venture of Mazda-Toyota, during 4 plant start-ups.
Craig was responsible for starting up the Production Control department at the new Mazda Toyota Manufacturing to support the launch of the new Corolla Cross and Mazda CX-50.
Deep Production Control experience including Ramp Up Planning, Annual and Monthly Volume Planning, New Model Projects, Logistics, Process Improvement, PDCA, Continuous Improvement, and other Toyota lean practices.
Coached and developed the leaders in the group to successfully establish their respective functions. Taught the PC Division professional staff key lean and TPS principles (Process flow creation, JKK, PDCA, Problem Solving, Kaizen, work standardization), and project management principles.
His supplier development experience includes managing team overseeing activity of 23 On-Site Suppliers at the TX truck plant and a 2-year assignment to Toyota Boshoku Indiana to advise and establish new model management processes and standards. Also led readiness activities for near site suppliers introduced at Indiana for launch of a second plant.
External Affairs Manager during which managed community and government engagement through key events, including Tacoma transfer to San Antonio, and Japan earthquake.
Craig has also 6 years working for Honda including New Model Project Managemen
This training is designed to equip cross-functional teams with the tools and knowledge required to managing the complexities of a new product launch, with a smooth transition from trials into full-scale production efficiently.
Training dates:
25, 26 & 27 November 2024
Delivery Mode:
Virtual training, 3 sessions of 4 hours, including interactive sessions, exercises and group discussions.
Recommended Industries
Manufacturing Companies: Automotive, Electrical/Electronic, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, Printing, Plastics, among others.
Who should attend?
Launch project managers, supply chain, operational leaders, engineers, quality assurance, and operational teams.
Agenda:
- Introductions, sharing experience regarding Product Launches/ Ramp-ups
- What makes a launch successful or unsuccessful?
- Phases of a launch
- Project Management basics / Gantt Management, launch planning and preparation
- Obeya: What is it and how does it work? How is it run? Review templates for success (Will create templates)
- Obeya Status tracking, reporting, accountability
- The Product: Understanding the product and factors (Change Points, Customer demand & Launch plan, Production capability/ constraints, hiring & training, suppliers, logistics).
- Building a ramp-up plan (Considerations, factors, expectations, KPI for success)
- Launch monitoring. (Communication, recovery, Response management)
- Creating good processes to manage launch (JKK Introduction)
- Project Management basics and launch planning and preparation (What is to be considered, etc..)
- Recap of Key Learning Points
- Open Discussion
- Q&A session to address any concerns or questions.
- Participant Survey
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Main phases of a new product Launch
Key milestones in the production launch (design approval, pilot runs, volume production)
Building an Obeya Room
Participants will set up an Obeya for a mock project, including creating visual boards, planning meetings, and tracking progress.
Scale Production
Devleop a strong ramp-up plan (Line-fill, Gaps, Launch Patterns…)
