Mixed Model Line Design — the way Toyota teaches it
Online certificate programs, simulation software, and a private practitioner forum — built by industry veterans with 25+ years of Lean coaching and training.
What you get with membership
One membership, full access — the courses, the software, and the community in one place.
Certificate Programs
Line Design & Material Flow certificate tracks with structured, step-by-step curriculum.
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Lean Design Simulator
Model value streams and line designs in low-risk simulation, with training and worked examples.
Private community
A members-only forum, regular office hours, and live events to get unstuck fast.
Built for engineers and leaders who want measurable results
- 🎯 Kaizen events feel successful, but bottom-line impact is hard to see.
- 🔄 Teams that began Lean years ago have “lost the recipe” as people change roles.
- 🏭 Sites and departments aren’t aligned — even with a detailed Lean handbook.
Across sites, departments, and product families
Give every team a common Mixed Model roadmap so improvement sticks — and keeps compounding long after the workshop ends.
Advance your skills. Prove your value.
Earn credentials, deliver results, and align your organization around one roadmap.
Supercharge your career
Earn recognized credentials and deliver results using roadmaps you can run at your site.
Master the skills
Three core tracks — Line Design, Material Management, and Simulation Modeling — from workshops taught at Toyota and other world-class firms.
Join the community
Engage with a worldwide network through live events, office hours, and a private forum.
Keep the recipe
Train teams on the same roadmap so sites don’t lose momentum as people rotate, retire, or join.
Model your designs
Test value stream and line designs in simulation before you change anything on the floor.
Develop deep knowledge
Sequencing rules, flexing methods, buffer sizing, product options, and when not to use Kanban.
What people are saying
“An excellent class that benefits cross-functional groups — operations, engineering, materials, and supply management — with stand-out instruction.”
“Removes the mystery from flow implementation with clear, timely examples we can use across our organization.”
“The best flow guidance we’ve seen: strong theory paired with practical, step-by-step instructions.”
One membership, full access
Both certificate programs, the Lean Design Simulator, and the private forum — included in every plan.
- ✔ Full access to all content
- ✔ Lean Design Simulator included
- ✔ Both certificate program tracks
- ✔ Cancel any time
- ✔ Everything in Monthly
- ✔ Two months free
- ✔ Private community access
- ✔ Priority access to live events
Certificate Programs
- Mixed Model Line Design track
- Mixed Model Material Flow track
- Structured lessons with 6-month access
- 120-question final exam per track
- Official certificate upon completion
Lean Design Simulator
- Full simulator access included
- Model value streams & line designs
- Test scenarios before floor changes
- Worked examples & simulation training
- Used in certification milestone projects
Community & Live Events
- Private members-only forum
- Regular office hours with experts
- Live Q&A and workshop events
- Peer network of practitioners
- New content added continuously
Go deeper. Earn your credential.
Apply the methodology to your own live project, receive expert milestone reviews, and earn a formal certificate recognized in the industry.
Master the engineering methodology behind high-performing mixed-model production lines. You’ll apply each concept directly to your own live operation, with structured expert feedback at every milestone to ensure principles translate into measurable results.
- ✔ Official certificate: Certified in Mixed Model Line Design
Build deep mastery in material flow design — covering sequencing rules, buffer sizing, kanban systems, and supply chain integration. You’ll apply every concept to your own live operation, with expert milestone reviews guiding your decisions at each critical phase.
- ✔ Official certificate: Certified in Mixed Model Material Flow
- ✔ 20 online lessons (~10 hrs of instruction), 6-month access
- ✔ 6 milestone reviews with written expert feedback on your live project
- ✔ Lean Design Simulator + simulation training included
- ✔ 120-question final exam (permitted retakes)
Each milestone is reviewed and returned with written feedback within 5 business days. Contact us to discuss team enrollments or custom proposals.
Questions, answered
❓ What type of person is this membership best suited to?
Primarily Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers, Material Flow and Supply Chain Specialists, Continuous Improvement professionals, and the leaders who manage these teams.
❓ What’s the difference between a membership and a certification program?
Membership gives you full access to all course content, the simulator, and the community — learn at your own pace. Certification programs add six structured milestone reviews where an expert evaluates your work on a live project, culminating in a formal exam and a recognized credential.
❓ What happens if I decide to cancel my membership?
You may cancel any time and your access continues until the end of the current billing period.
❓ Can I upgrade to an annual membership later?
Yes. If you upgrade, the annual term begins at the end of your current monthly period.
❓ Is the content time-released?
All content is available right away except “Memory Jogger” programs, which release weekly.
❓ Can multiple people from our team enroll together?
Yes — once you enroll, you’ll receive a 50% discount code for every additional participant. Two people pay $2,992.50 instead of $3,990, saving $997.50. Three people save $1,995. The more your team enrolls, the more you save.
Ready to get started?
Choose a membership to explore the full catalog, or enroll in a certification program to apply the methodology to your own operation.