Teaching formula of the training for operators on effective application of lean management tools

Abstract

The first part of this paper presents the most popular on-the-job training methods and comments on their effectiveness. Then TrainingWithin Industry (TWI) program, that originated in US in 1940s, is described. TWI program includes the Job Instruction method focused on improving on-the-job training efficiency. Problems with the knowledge transfer associated with the application of Job Instruction method are described in the next part of the paper. Finally, the newly designed Method Instruction focused on knowledge transfer is introduced. The Method Instruction is based on the philosophy of TWI program. Presentation of the structure of the Method Instruction is presented on the 5S System example. The last part of this paper presents where should be applied the Method Instruction in training process in industry companies and how the Method Instruction is a supplement to the Job Instruction method.