AI Day with Toyota: Tour, Train, Transform & LEAN White Belt Certification

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 Gemba Walk with a hands-on Toy Car Flow Simulation Game, giving participants a practical and engaging introduction to Lean principles in action.

Toyota, the pioneer of the Toyota Production System (TPS) and Intelligent Automation (Jidoka), continues to evolve its Lean foundation through data, automation, and AI-enabled decision-making. During the plant visit and facilitated sessions, participants will observe and learn how modern Lean systems integrate:

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

Designed for all sectors, this program introduces Lean as a practical, people-centric framework for improving flow, reducing waste, and building a culture of continuous improvement. Through simulation, real case examples, and guided reflection, participants will learn how Lean and AI-enabled thinking can be applied directly to their own organizations.

By the end of the day, participants will earn an AI-Powered Lean White Belt Certification and leave with clear, actionable insights they can apply immediately—regardless of industry or role.

Cost includes the plant tour, training, simulation, certification, materials, lunch, coffee and networking.

• Date: March 11, 2026
• Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET
• Training: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Plant Tour: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Training Location: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast, 4355 King Street East, Kitchener, ON, N2P 2E9
• Plant Tour Location: Toyota Cambridge Plant, 1055 Fountain Street North Gate 1, Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7 &
• OACETT Member Cost: $120 plus HST + fees
• Non-Member Cost: $150 plus HST + fees
• CPD Category: Active

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 manufacturing, healthcare, energy, public service, and regulated industries.

Cancellation by course participant:

A full refund will be provided to registrants who provide a minimum of two(2) business days cancellation notice prior to the start of the course. The course participant will also have the option of transferring their ticket to a different course start date, depending on availability.

Cancellation by Instructor:

Decisions on course cancellations will be made prior to the course start date, early registration is recommended. If you register for a course that is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.

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