Lean Construction Institute

Nor-Cal Community of Practice 

Bay Area & Central Valley Branches Combined

present

Production Planning-Moving Beyond The Last Planner System 

Panelists:

Klas Berghede, The Boldt Company

Dan Murphy, The Boldt Company

Johnny Legnard, KHS&S

Abstract:              

In manufacturing, TAKT time is a well developed concept to promote flow and eliminate waste. This presentation will provide the audience with an idea of how TAKT time is used in the field of construction. The team will share how they went about introducing TAKT time sequencing and the lessons they learned on the way. (Note, the presentation is an updated version of what was presented at the Annual LCI Congress in Pasadena 2011, including a reflection of impact to overall project success)

This will be a presentation exploring lessons learned including:  

• The value of “flow and predictability”
• The lack of clear handoffs in traditional approach
• The impact of planning and training on production
• It will also illustrate the importance of production planning and management.

Date and Time:                  Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 6-9pm

Early Registration / Cancellation Deadline: Friday, January 6, 2011. There will be no refunds after this time. Each person must register and pay to attend the meeting and dinner. Please help us save time, expense, and avoid people showing up at the last minute… plan ahead and register early!

Late Registration: Available after close of regular registration. Subject to availability.

Value Added Proposition:

You will get a real example of how TAKT time sequencing was used in the construction of a local hospital and its exterior enclosure.

Note to First-Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction:

Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting: http://www.leanconstruction.org 

Recommended Reading:

·         Learning to See, Rother and Shook

http://www.lean.org/bookstore/productdetails.cfm?selectedproductid=9

Agenda: 

1) Introductions: Welcome to LCI – NorCal Chapter

2) Salad Chat: In the construction of the Empire State Building, Richmond Shreve were quoted to say: “We always thought of it as a parade in which each marcher kept pace and the parade marched out of the top of the building, still in perfect step. Sometimes we thought of it as a great assembly line - only the assembly line did the moving; the finished product stayed in place”

• As a table/team please discuss the notion of flow as described in the quote and agree on an example where you have experienced flow in your line of work.

3) Introductions and Share Salad Chat Highlights: A "lightning round" report-out of your table’s salad chat.

4) Main Course: Featured Program

5) Dessert: A “lightning round” to share your comments and ask questions about the featured program.

6) Next meeting overview

7) Training opportunities – Coming events

8) Plus / Delta: Feedback to improve each meeting.

Next Meetings: 

Bay Area Branch: Wednesday February 8, 2011, 5pm-8pm (**Note new time**)

Central Valley Branch: Thursday February 9, 2011, 5pm-8pm (**Note new time**)

Registration Assistance:  nor-cal-support@leanconstruction.org

** Special Registration Discounts: If you are not an LCI Member, you may sign up today at the LCI Member rate for this event if you purchase a one-year individual membership for $250.00 (Effective 1/1/2011) Go to: http://lci-individual-membership.eventbrite.com to read about the benefits and sign up today. Then, enter the words "New Member" when prompted for your “individual membership number” while signing up for this event at the LCI Member rate. Thanks!

Individual LCI Members may bring one guest to each LCI event at the Member Rate. Corporate LCI Members may bring any guest at the LCI Member Rate, including employees, clients, trade partners, etc. Need help looking up your individual membership number? Please contact membership@leanconstruction.org