ASQ “AI” Day with Lean: Tour, Witness AI in Action, Train, Transform
Overview
Unlock Lean Thinking with a Lean Manufacturing "Free" Plant Tram Tour , Toy car simulation & White Belt certification.
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.