“AI” Day with Lean: Tour, Witness AI in Action, Train, Transform

AI Day with Toyota

AI-Powered Lean White Belt Certification, Toy Car Manufacturing Simulation & FREE Toyota Cambridge Plant Tour

Open to All Sectors

Important Note

The Toyota Plant Tour itself is free and open to the public.

Participants are only paying for the training session, meeting room, refreshments, and lunch.

For this special session, participants are registered together to create a complete learning experience that includes:

• Lean White Belt Training
• Toy Car Manufacturing Simulation Game
• Morning Refreshments & Lunch
• Toyota Cambridge Plant Tour

This integrated experience allows participants to connect Lean concepts with real-world manufacturing practices at Toyota.

Course Overview

Step into the world of Lean Thinking at Toyota, the global benchmark for operational excellence. This one-day immersive experience combines a Toyota Cambridge Plant Tour with a hands-on Toy Car Flow Simulation Game, giving participants a practical introduction to Lean principles and how modern organizations integrate automation, data, and AI to improve performance.

During the visit and learning sessions, participants will observe and explore how Lean systems operate in practice:

• Autonomous robots supporting Just-in-Time material flow
• Sensors and IoT systems monitoring processes in real time
• AI analytics for predictive maintenance and waste detection
• Human + machine collaboration for safety, quality, and efficiency

Participants will also gain practical insights through:

• Hands-on simulation exercises
• Real case studies from multiple industries
• Applying Lean + AI thinking to their own processes

By the end of the program, participants will earn an AI-Powered Lean White Belt Certification and leave with practical ideas they can apply immediately in their own organizations.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Format: Face-to-Face (Full Day)

Locations

Morning – Training & Simulation

8:00 AM – 1:15 PM

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener South
4355 King Street East
Kitchener, ON, N2P 2E9

Afternoon – Plant Tour

1:30 PM – 04:00 PM

Toyota Manufacturing – Cambridge Plant
1055 Fountain Street North, Gate 2
Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7

Cost

$120 + Eventbrite Fees + HST

What You Will Learn

• Lean Fundamentals

• Origins of Lean and the Toyota Production System

• PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) as the foundation of improvement

• 3Ps: Purpose, Process, People

• 3 Reals: Go to the real place, see the real thing, use real facts

• The 9 Lean Wastes (DOWNTIME-P)

• Kaizen as a daily improvement mindset

• 3Ms:

Ø Muda (Waste)

Ø Mura (Unevenness)

Ø Muri (Overburden

Toy Car Flow Simulation Game

Participants will experience Lean through a fast-paced hands-on manufacturing simulation.

You will learn how to identify:

• Bottlenecks
• Flow interruptions
• Waste in the system

Key operational concepts include:

• Cycle Time
• Takt Time
• Lead Time
• Processing Time
• Load Balancing

AI-Powered Lean Applications

Participants will explore how AI enhances Lean thinking and decision making, including:

• Jidoka 2.0 — Intelligent automation with human oversight
• Predictive analytics for downtime and quality issues
• AI-driven visualization of process flow and waste patterns
• Using data to support better operational decisions

Who Should Attend

Leaders & People Managers

• Learn how to lead with clarity and purpose
• Build capability to coach teams through change
• Understand how Lean + AI supports better decisions

No Prior Lean Experience Required

This program is:

• Introductory
• Practical
• Accessible to all sectors

Participants from any industry or professional background are welcome.

Course Agenda (High-Level)

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Arrive at Holiday Inn

8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Introductions, Coffee & Refreshments

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Training & Simulation Session

Topics include:

• Toy Car Flow Simulation Game (Round 1, PDCA & Round 2)
• Introduction to Lean Thinking (3Ps, 3Ms & PDCA)
• Process Mapping Fundamentals
• Discovering Value vs Waste
• Lean 9 Wastes (DOWNTIME-P)
• AI-Powered Lean & Jidoka overview
• Understanding Kaizen
• Cross-sector case studies

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

Certification, Wrap-Up & Reflection

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Lunch (Japanese Food)

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Drive to Toyota Cambridge

1:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Toyota Cambridge Plant Tour

Note: The Toyota Plant Tour is free and open to the public. You are not paying for the tour as part of this program.

About the Instructor

Charanjit Singh (C.J.) Bawa

C.J. Bawa is a PMP®, ACP®, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified Change Agent with over 30 years of global experience in operations, project management, and continuous improvement.

As Founder of QCDMS Consultants and an Authorized Trainer for PMI® and ASQ®, C.J. has trained and coached 15,000+ professionals worldwide, helping organizations deliver over $1 billion in measurable business improvements across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, public service, and highly regulated sectors.

Contact:

Phone: 416-571-8770
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.qcdms.com
LinkedIn: Charanjit Singh Bawa

Why Attend?

By attending this program, you will:

• Earn an AI-Powered Lean White Belt Certification
• Experience Toyota’s world-class culture of operational excellence
• Learn Lean through an engaging simulation game
• Gain practical Lean + AI tools you can apply immediately
• Build valuable cross-industry professional connections

Registration

Seats are limited.

Reserve your spot early to secure participation.

For questions, group bookings, or organizational participation, please contact CJ directly.

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