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2026 Lean Jax Lean Fundamentals Training Series

Updated 2026

Lean Jax – Jacksonville Lean Consortium
Lean Fundamentals Training Series

Performance problems are rarely people problems. They are system problems. Lean helps teams improve the system so everyone can succeed.

In 2026, Lean Jax is launching our Lean Fundamentals Training Series — a steady rhythm of interactive learning for team members, supervisors, engineers, managers, and improvement leaders.

What you’ll build

  • See and define value clearly in your own work.
  • Spot delays, rework, and bottlenecks that make people wait.
  • Reduce daily frustration by making work easier to do correctly.
  • Improve flow step by step so value moves without interruption.
  • Find true root causes and prevent issues from returning.
  • Think as a system, not as isolated tasks or departments.
  • Use technology thoughtfully when the process is ready—so tools help people do the right things with less effort.
  • Practice hands-on so learning becomes real.

2026 Q1–Q2 Schedule

Each session builds on the last—core concepts taught in an applied, practical sequence.

1/20

Intro to Lean Production

Learn how Lean production systems deliver customer value by improving flow, eliminating waste, and developing people.

2/3

Intro to Lean Service

Explore how Lean principles apply to service and knowledge work to improve speed, quality, and reliability.

2/10

The 8 Wastes

Identify the eight common forms of waste that consume time, money, and capacity without creating customer value.

2/17

6S Workplace Organization

Create safer, more efficient workplaces by organizing, standardizing, and sustaining how work is performed.

3/3

Standard Work – Part I

Understand how clear, repeatable standards form the foundation for safety, quality, productivity, and improvement.

3/10

Standard Work – Part II

Learn how to build, document, and improve Standard Work using practical, shop-floor-ready tools.

3/24

Visual Management

Make problems, priorities, and performance visible so teams can manage work at a glance.

3/31

Continuous Flow

Learn how one-piece flow shortens lead time, exposes problems, and improves responsiveness.

4/14

Value Stream Thinking

See work end-to-end from the customer’s perspective to understand how value is created—and where it gets stuck.

4/21

Pull Systems

Replace forecasts and overproduction with pull signals tied to real customer demand.

5/5

Root Cause Analysis

Build the discipline to move beyond symptoms and identify the true causes of recurring problems.

5/12

Built-In Quality

Learn how to design processes that prevent defects and surface abnormalities immediately.

5/19

Production Leveling

Understand how leveling volume and mix stabilizes operations and enables flow and pull.

5/26

PDCA & Structured Improvement Cycles

Practice a scientific approach to improvement through disciplined experimentation and learning.

6/9

Rapid Improvement Events

Learn when—and when not—to use focused improvement events to accelerate change and capability.

Membership access & pricing

Organizations may send virtual attendees based on membership tier and receive select in-person seats based on space.

Starter

$3,500

7 sessions included
Extra seats: $150/session

Bronze

$5,000

10 sessions included
Extra seats: $100/session

Silver

$7,000

12 sessions included
Extra seats: $75/session

Non-members

$100 per session

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