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Problem Solving Training
Not all problem solving methodologies are the same. APO will recommend the right fit for you and your team whether it be Lean Six Sigma, 8D, or A3, we know how to choose and train the right fit for success . We can train and fix your problem at the same time. What a way to create value!
Lean Manufacturing
At APO we are experts in implementing Lean Manufacturing. We have architected and implemented world-winning transformations across multi-plant facilities down to addressing specific tactical issues. We can train and deploy simultaneously - That's the best way...
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
We find that leaders that call on APO for Lean and Six Sigma process improvement training typically choose the option of conducting the training in concert with a project. By using this method, we find the following:
- The student gets immersed in the subject matter by being able to try, fail, learn, and succeed – Reality
A mentor, your instructor, is a highly skilled practitioner and consultant who will ensure the Team’s project is successful - The sponsor gets a problem solved in the course of the training
- The company realizes an immediate return on their investment through the completion of the project
- The Team wins big by learning, doing, solving, and celebrating
- It removes the excuse that “we have not done this before”
- Students apply the statistical software appropriately
- Students learn how to develop data collection methods for future analysis through the struggle of data mining, cleansing, and transformation
Lean Six Sigma
At APO we do things quite a bit differently than other certifying organizations in that our Lean Six Sigma training is rigorous and complete with the final product being a completely competent and well-rounded Process Improvement Expert at the level they are trained. We are IASSC and SSC accredited and require a project to be completed for certification.
At APO we believe identifying a group project for Green Belt with the leadership team helps bring immediate value back to you for the training investment and helps the Green Belts work as a Team. From Black Belt and up it is one project per student.
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt – Use our Online Course to get basic knowledge to your Team
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Group or Individual Project Requirement
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – Individual Project Requirement
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt – Project management of Multiple Black Belt Projects are Required or a Portfolio of Individual Projects
8D Problem Solving
A problem solving methodology for everyone!
8D, or Eight Disciplines, is a problem-solving methodology that uses inductive and deductive methods to identify the root cause of a problem and provide a solution. It’s a team-oriented approach that’s often used when there are safety or regulatory issues, customer complaints, or high levels of waste, scrap, or internal rejections. The 8D process is based on the PDCA Cycle (Plan, Do, Check, Act), with each step roughly corresponding to two steps in the 8D methodology.
First developed by the Ford Motor Company developed and published 8D in their 1987 manual as “Team Oriented Problem Solving (TOPS)”, the 8D process helps to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems, which can be useful for improving products and processes.
Front Line Leadership
Prepare your new leader for the hardest job out there
Let’s admit it – the Front Line Leader is one if not the hardest jobs on the shop floor. May times we’ve taken the best technician and…”POOF” – magic wand – you’re now a leader – congrats on the promotion. What we must do as leaders is prepare our high potentials for the challenge of leading their own teams with proper training. APO has built out a suite of leadership modules in our Online Learning Management System (LMS) to handle this specific need.
Let’s give them a fighting chance and prepare them for leading with APO’s Font Line Leadership Training. It’s only $899 and covers all the following topics:
Soft Skills Training Included: Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Motivation, Interpersonal Skills, Safety in the Workplace, Supervising Others, Time Management
Technical Training Included: Excel Essentials, Outlook Essentials, Word Essentials
Digital Twin Training
Learn how to Simulate Your Processes
You’ve heard all about the Digital Twin craze – well there’s a good reason for it. Simulation Modeling is a fantastic technique to use to find opportunities in complex and simple systems. It can be used for process design, factory and warehouse layout optimization, cost reductions, growth modeling, factory consolidations or expansions. Discrete event simulation is the new process or value stream map. We can get you started on this path with Digital Twin training by Advanced Process Optimization.
Client Testimonials
The amount of positive feedback that flowed from my students was remarkable. They appreciated his support before, during and after the classes. It was evident that Jason judges his success on his ability to make others successful. He accomplished that with ease.”
