Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division will offer a one-day training Jan. 15 on the principles of Lean Manufacturing.

The hands-on workshop will focus on the basic principles of Lean Manufacturing and will demonstrate — in a simulated production environment — how the principles are applied. Participants will see, “how waste is eliminated, productivity is increased and companies gain a competitive edge in the marketplace, all while reducing costs and improving cash flow,” according to a press release.

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The session — which is being held on the college’s central campus — is the first public collaboration in conjunction with Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), a Montgomery County Community College Workforce Development partner.

The training will guide attendees through the transition from a traditional manufacturing approach to that of a Lean environment.

Individuals and organizations attending the session will gain an understanding of Lean and its advantages; and learn how to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities, according to the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center.

The one-day training runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Jan. 15 and will be held in Parkhouse Hall, room 114, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. For more information or to register visit www.dvirc.org/events/plm319-2/.

The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center is an economic development organization that provides direct services to the region’s manufacturing community in the areas of consulting services, executive network groups and training education.

For more information about Montgomery County Community College visit http://www.mc3.edu.

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