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Are You and Your Company Ready for a Change?

  • Are you tired of unfulfilled MRP/ERP salesmen promises?

  • Are you in search of a tool that clarifies the roles of MRP and lean manufacturing?

  • Do you need to transform MRP supporters into lean manufacturing champions?

  • Do you need to gain company-wide commitment to lean manufacturing concepts?

  • Do you want to eliminate problem "finger-pointing?"

  • Do you want to create a fun working environment?

  • Does your company want to increase speed, improve quality while reducing operating costs?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you no doubt will find value for whatever time you spend reviewing the manufacturing simulation game on this Web page. If you are in search of a better way to run your business, you have come to the right place.

Bill Gaw's Manufacturing Simulation Game, demonstrates the benefits of pull manufacturing and manufacturing cells (lean Manufacturing) versus push/batch manufacturing (MRP). The game compares batch or push manufacturing techniques to one piece pull manufacturing using sequential production methodology. It shows how quality and productivity improve while reducing WIP inventory, scrap, rework, and floor space required. The game has been designed for 6-12 participants with unlimited observers. It is based upon each participant taking an active role in running a mini-production line where ‘real’ products are manufactured.


 Manufacturing Simulation Game

"The more you know how to do, and the 
better you do it, the more valuable you become."
                                                                     Price Pritchett

Simulation exercises to help your team understand:

  • Why and how  MRP/ERP create "high-cost" shop floor chaos

  • How to eliminate shop floor chaos and "end-of-the-month" stress

  • The importance of line flow technology

  • The power of sequential production and point-of-use logistics

  • How to move from "firefighting" to proactive problem solving

  • How to successfully implement lean manufacturing

It's time to wake up to reality and this intensive, action learning exercise is providing the wake up call. Sequential production and point-of-use logistics boosts manufacturing performance. Its methodology has proven to help manufacturing companies decrease cycle times, improve on-time deliveries, decrease operating costs and improve customer satisfaction. Companies that understand and implement the concepts demonstrated in Bill Gaw's Manufacturing Simulation Game consistently outperform their competitors. Lean manufacturing simulation exercises provide an effective methodology for identifying and achieving a company's full growth and profit potential. Below are some of the program highlights:

Manufacturing Simulation Game

Action-Learning Featuring:

  • Detailed instructions that describe how each exercise is set up and carried out. Also instructions on what non-participants should be watching and recording for the "after game forum."

  • Hands-on participation by teams that will setup  MRP and lean  manufacturing factory simulations for comparing the effectiveness of two distinct manufacturing methodologies:


Game Process Synopsis 

  • Active participation for 6 to 12 people with sideline observation note taking by up to 20 observers.

  • Team builds 20 Lego Towers of two configurations, 6 MRP subassemblies... from 320 LEGO Bricks.

  • MRP (Push) simulation includes stockroom, shop order picking and subassembly production. Time to complete: 15-45 minutes depending on team skill level.

  • Lean manufacturing, simulation sets up a "one- piece" flow production line using JIT and kanbans. Time to complete: 5-10 minutes depending on team skill level.

  • A post-forum review initiates a discussion of the pros and cons of each methodology.

 

  • The MRP/ERP Manufacturing Simulation Game will clearly demonstrate the complexity of shop floor control under a standard MRP/ERP (Push) manufacturing system. The opening of shop orders, picking of parts, building of assemblies and the final product production process are carried out in real-time.

  • The Lean Manufacturing Simulation Game is a demonstration of how sequential production and point-of-use logistics can turn a marginally successful product line into a huge winners.

  • Cycle Time Management is demonstrated and recorded, pros and cons of each methodology recorded and post exercise forum drive home the lean manufacturing paradigm. 

"Defend your career by developing a better package of
knowledge and skills than the next person."
                                                                                  Price Pritchett


WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

Your Manufacturing Simulation Game will help you and your team:

  • Become lean manufacturing contributors
  • Transform your work environment from drudgery to fun.
  • Minimize your day-to-day stress level
  • Identify the basics of lean manufacturing success
  • Gain recognition, promotions and salary increases

WHAT'S IN IT FOR MY COMPANY?

Your Manufacturing Simulation Game will help your company:

  • Transform MRP/ERP supporters into Lean Manufacturing Champions
  • Eliminate the high cost of shop floor chaos
  • Put an end to costly end-of-the-month scrambling
  • Improve company "bottom-line" performance
  • Increase speed, improve quality and reduce costs


One of our customers said it even better than we can:

"Bill Gaw's "ShowTime!" is focused on the "how to." Unlike other training materials that tell you only what you need to do... Bill's "ShowTime!" presents what you need to do and then shows you how to do it."

                                T.J. Imholts, VP Operations, Adstore Inc.

 

Who Are Your Customers?

Our customer list speaks for itself. These companies are serious, as we know you are, about optimizing their MRP, ERP and lean manufacturing  results and improving their bottom line. Below is a partial list of the 1042 customers using Mr. Gaw's training materials in their pursuit of world class performance:

Johnson and Johnson   

Honeywell

Motorola

Local Government CSB 

St. Jude Medical Inc.

Pitney Bowes

Oakley, Inc.       

Office Depot

Grand Casino Mille  

Cannon Instrument Company

Johnson Controls, Inc.               

Rent-it-Systems Limited

Parker Hannifin Corporation         

A. O. Smith

Maxwell Technologies            

Forward Sports, LTD

Federal-Mogul Ignition

HEC Group

TRW Corporation        

Siemans Energy & Automation   

Philips Medical Systems 

HP de Mexico

Volvo Construction Equipment

Dana Corporation

Duke University 

Vishey

Novartis Nutrition 

Loyalist College

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"Manufacturing Simulation Game"

Bookstore Price: $495.00


 So much more that the competition and at a 
 20 percent discount for our website visitors.


$395.00

Order your Manufacturing Simulation Game  today at a special 20% discount price of $395. That's a savings of $100.00 and hundreds of dollars less than attending relevant seminars.

 

Our Guarantee Says it all

We are so sure that your simulation game will have the impact you desire that you can order entirely at our risk. The Manufacturing Simulation Game comes with a No Risk, 100% Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee. This is a Lifetime 100% Money- Back Guarantee!  

Believe this, I will never consider your purchase binding until you have used  the Manufacturing Simulation Game and put it into practice. We know that you, like our other customers, will be thrilled with the results. In fact, we are so convinced that your Manufacturing Simulation Game will work for you that if you aren't completely satisfied for any reason at any time, simply return it for an immediate refund of your purchase price. You simply can't lose.

The Ball is in Your Court

Remember, if you continue to work the same way, you're going to get the same results. The next move is up to you. I've shown you that our training tool is as risk free as an offer can come. You and I know that if you've read this far, you're seriously interested in bringing sanity to your day-to-day work environment and helping yourself and your company achieve their full growth and earnings potential.

Help your team reach their full potential. Order today and we'll ship your Manufacturing Simulation Game tomorrow via USPS "priority mail"  and you'll have it in 3-4 days, (domestic shipment).

During this special offer, we will include the following bonuses:


Bonus No. 1

A limited time free gift... Order your Manufacturing Simulation Game during this special  offer and  shipping is free

We'll also include our digitized version of the classic, humorous and educational video, "The Push vs. Pull System.  

 


Bonus No.
2

 An "ORDER NOW BONUS"... If you order during this special offer, we will include Enrique (PapaKaizen) Mora's e-Book, "The Power of Kaizen Events."  Here's your opportunity to get into the mind of one of the country's leading "Kaizen Blitz" gurus. 

 

Three Ways To Order

To order by credit card: If you place your order via our secure order form shipping and handling are FREE, we'll send confirmation by return email and ship your order via USPS priority mail and you'll have it in your hands in 3-4 days. (domestic shipments.) (International shipments can take 1-4 weeks depending on Custom's processing.) To place your order, Just click on the bar below the credit card icons:

 

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For a complete 3-Step, World Class Lean Manufacturing Training Program (Including the popular "Train-the-Trainer" Manual, click on the below link:

Bill Gaw's 3-Step, World Class Lean Manufacturing Training Program

 

 


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