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

Step into the world of Lean Thinking with the Toyota Tour + Lean White Belt Certification Experience. This one-day program combines a Toyota Cambridge Plant Gemba visit with a Toy Car Flow Simulation Game, giving participants a hands-on introduction to Lean methodology.

Toyota, the pioneer of Intelligent Automation (Jidoka), has evolved its Lean foundation into a future powered by data, AI, and automation. Participants will see how Toyota uses:

• Autonomous robots to deliver parts just-in-time.
• Sensors and IoT systems to monitor processes in real time.
• AI-driven analytics for predictive maintenance, waste detection, and process improvement.
• Human + machine collaboration to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Designed for all sectors, both leaders and professionals, this immersive session introduces Lean as a proven framework for improving efficiency, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement. Through simulation, case studies, and guided reflection, participants will learn to visualize, analyze, and optimize workflows.

By the end of the day, you will not only earn your “AI Powered” Lean White Belt Certification but also gain practical insights into how Lean and AI-powered methods can be applied across your workplace and industry.

• Date: October 22, 2025
• Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET
• OACETT Member Cost: $85 plus HST + fees
• Non-Member Cost: $125 plus HST + fees
• Location: Toyota Cambridge Plant, 1055 Fountain Street North Gate 1, Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7 & Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener Southeast, 4355 King Street East, Kitchener, ON, N2P 2E9

• CPD Category: Active

Lean Fundamentals

• Origins of Lean and Toyota Production System
• PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) foundation
• 3Ps: Purpose, Process, People
• 3 Reals: The Real Place, Thing, Facts
• 3Ms: Muda (waste), Mura (unevenness), Muri (overburden)
• Process Mapping for inefficiency detection
• Value vs. Waste definitions
• Lean 9 Wastes (DOWNTIME P)
• Kaizen as a daily improvement philosophy

Toy Car Flow Simulation Game

• Experience Lean in action through simulation
• Identify bottlenecks, flow issues, and waste
• Learn concepts of Cycle Time, TAKT Time, Lead Time, Load Balancing, Processing Time

AI-Powered Lean Applications

• How AI enhances Lean decision-making and workflow visualization
• Intelligent Automation (Jidoka 2.0) – robots, sensors, AI-driven quality checks
• Predictive analytics for downtime reduction
• Using AI to identify hidden patterns in value and waste

Real-World Applications

• Lean + AI case studies in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Public Service, Service, Nuclear, and Cannabis

Why Attend?

This program blends Toyota’s excellence, Lean methods, and AI-powered innovation with practical, hands-on learning. You will:

• Earn a Lean White Belt Certification
• Experience Toyota’s world-class culture of excellence
• Learn through an engaging simulation game
• Gain practical Lean + AI tools to apply immediately in your workplace
• Build valuable peer and industry connections

Who Should Attend?

• Leaders and People Managers
• Develop skills to lead with purpose, engage teams, and coach through change
• Gain tools to mentor and drive Lean + AI improvements

• No Prior Lean Experience Required
• This program is introductory and accessible to professionals from all sectors
• Professionals and Individuals
• Boost your resume with a recognized Lean White Belt Certification
• Learn to identify and eliminate waste in work processes
• Network with peers across multiple industries

Course Agenda

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

• Toyota Cambridge Plant Visit (Gemba Walk)

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Networking “Japanese Food” Lunch & Coffee
• Introduction to Lean Thinking- 3P’s of Lean, The 3 Reals & 3 Ms of Lean & PDCA
• Process Mapping Fundamentals
• Discovering Value and Waste
• Lean 9 Waste
• · AI-Powered Lean & Jidoka Tools Overview
• Toy Car Flow Simulation Game
• Understanding Kaizen
• Case Studies Across Sectors
• Find Value and Waste in your Process (Bring a Process)
• Certification Wrap-Up and Reflection

Charanjit Singh (C.J.) Bawa PMP, Master Black Belt, Change Agent

Charanjit brings over 29 years of experience in operations management, project management, and continuous improvement across diverse sectors. With an impressive portfolio that includes coaching thousands of professionals and delivering over 300 training courses, Charanjit’s dynamic approach and real-world expertise have made him a trusted authority in project management and business improvement.

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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