The Airplane Simulation: Flow and Batch Size in Construction with LEGOs™
Join the Nashville CoP for an afternoon filled with friendly competition, LEGO™ airplanes, and some hands-on learning! The airplane simulation is an exercise in production system design that illustrates the impacts of batch size and pull vs. push systems of work execution. This is a great introduction to the Lean tenets of flow and waste for those new to Lean, and a fun reminder of the power of small adjustments for those already well into their Lean journey.
Event Agenda:
2:30 - 3:00pm - Networking
3:00 - 4:45pm - Main Program
4:45 - 5:00 pm - Wrap up
Speaker:
Rachel Waner, JE Dunn Construction, has 14 years of Lean construction experience spanning the energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and commercial sectors. As a Lean Manager with JE Dunn Construction in Nashville she has coached dozens of teams on lean tools and culture, including the Last Planner System, 5S, and Small Wins. She is passionate about helping teams reduce waste and frustration by centering the people closest to the work and developing environments with healthy conflict and high trust.
Parking available in Neuhoff complex, validation available.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Capacity is limited!
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Registration
Registration ends 8/13/2026 12:00 PM CDT