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Game Instructions for The Manufacturing Deck

Here you can find free downloads of Lean Simulations and Games using The Manufacturing Deck.


Game 1 – Pull-Takt-Flow

In this game, up to 5 participants will learn the benefits of implementing pull-principle, one-piece-flow and takt. By playing with the deck of cards, the effects of each one of these Lean Principles becomes visible. Additionally, the participants are able to improve the production by defining new standards.


Game 2 – 5S

In this game, one participant will use a deck of cards to better understand the benefits of implementing 5S for organizing the working places (Sorting, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain). On hand of measurable results, the benefits of having an organized workplace are quantified and visible.


Game 3 – A3 Problem Solving

In this game, the 8 steps of problem-solving will be experienced on hand of a simple card trick. By focusing on the detailed description of the circumstances, the participants will get closer to the solution which ultimately will lead them to uncover how the card trick is done.


Game 4 – Coaching Kata

In this game, a challenge using the cards is given to the participant. The Kata coach has then the task to enable the mentee to learn and experiment as he finds his way towards the best solution.


Game 5 – SMED

In this game the participant can use the SMED Method to improve the set-up of a machine. The cards are placed together and the task is to replace one of the cards within the shortest possible time. This is a video instruction. Feel free to change and adapt the content to fit to your training needs. Hope you like it.



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