Flexpipe announces the launch of its Lean Maker Academy to support lean manufacturing
by CM Staff
The online program with video lessons tries to empower workers to learn what they need to know at their own pace.
Flexpipe announces the launch of its Lean Maker Academy to support lean manufacturing
QUEBEC CITY — On Aug. 10, Flexpipe, a manufacturer and distributor of steel modular framing structures and material handling systems used predominantly in lean manufacturing applications, announced the launch of its free Lean Maker Academy, the first online certification program designed to teach workers to assemble modular system equipment for lean manufacturing.
The Academy allows manufacturing engineers, lean and continuous improvement (CI) experts, and production maintenance workers in industries like automotive, aerospace, medical, packaging, and others to improve their processes while reducing costs.
“Flexpipe’s Lean Maker Academy is all about empowering your workers so they can be autonomous,” said Julien Depelteau, chief executive officer, Flexpipe. “The Academy helps them work safely and efficiently to create any structure needed in lean manufacturing. Train as many people as you want on a schedule that meets their needs and yours.”
The online program with video lessons tries to empower workers to learn what they need to know at their own pace. The first program available teaches the tube and joint (tubular) system. Whether manufacturers use Flexpipe or another tubular system, the Academy provides all the knowledge needed to start designing and assembling tube and joint structures.
“The Lean Maker Academy not only transforms participants from novices to experts but also guides them in establishing a dedicated workshop for rapid responses to kaizen and continuous improvement requirements,” Depelteau continued.
The interactive lessons include quizzes to validate the participant’s learnings. Participants earn a certificate upon program completion. Certifications for additional modular systems, such as aluminum extrusions, will be added in the future.
Companies trained by Flexpipe include Bullfrog, Pratt & Whitney, USPS, and many others.
