ASQ Toyota Cambridge Plant Visit & ToyCar Manufacturing Game (Lean White Belt)

​Event Details

• ​Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

• ​Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• ​Format: Face-to-Face (Full Day)

​Locations

• ​Morning (Gemba Walk):
  Toyota Cambridge Plant
  1055 Fountain Street North, Gate 1
  Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7

• ​Afternoon (Training & Simulation):
  Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kitchener South
  4355 King Street East
  Kitchener, ON, N2P 2E9

• ​ASQ Member Price: $120
  (Includes plant visit, training, simulation, certification, materials, lunch, coffee, and networking)

  • ​*Course Non-Member Price $143.84

​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.

​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

• ​3Ms: Muda (Waste), Mura (Unevenness), Muri (Overburden)

• ​Value vs. Waste thinking

• ​The 9 Lean Wastes (DOWNTIME-P)

• ​Kaizen as a daily improvement mindset

​Toy Car Flow Simulation Game

• ​Experience Lean through a fast-paced, hands-on simulation

• ​Identify bottlenecks, flow interruptions, and waste

• ​Learn:

  • ​Cycle Time

  • ​Takt Time

  • ​Lead Time

  • ​Processing Time

  • ​Load Balancing

​AI-Powered Lean Applications

• ​How AI enhances Lean decision-making and visualization

• ​Jidoka 2.0: Intelligent automation with human oversight

• ​Predictive analytics for downtime and quality issues

• ​Using AI to uncover hidden patterns in value and waste

​Real-World Applications

• ​Lean + AI case examples from:

  • ​Manufacturing

  • ​Healthcare

  • ​Public Service

  • ​Service Industries

  • ​Nuclear

  • ​Cannabis

​Who Should Attend?

​Leaders & People Managers

• ​Learn how to lead with purpose and clarity

• ​Build capability to coach teams through change

• ​Understand how Lean + AI supports better decisions

​Professionals & Individual Contributors

• ​Earn a recognized Lean White Belt Certification

• ​Learn how to identify and eliminate waste in daily work

• ​Build practical skills applicable across industries

​No Prior Lean Experience Required

• ​This program is introductory, practical, and accessible

• ​Suitable for participants from any sector or background

​Course Agenda (High-Level)

​8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

• ​Toyota Cambridge Plant Visit (Gemba Walk)

​11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• ​Networking lunch & refreshments

• ​Introduction to Lean Thinking (3Ps, 3 Reals, 3Ms, PDCA)

• ​Process Mapping fundamentals

• ​Discovering Value and Waste

• ​Lean 9 Wastes

• ​AI-Powered Lean & Jidoka overview

• ​Toy Car Flow Simulation Game

• ​Understanding Kaizen

• ​Cross-sector case studies

• ​Apply Lean thinking to your own process (bring a process)

• ​Certification wrap-up & reflection

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

• ​Cell: 416-571-8770

• ​Email: qcdmsconsultants@gmail.com

• ​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 excellence firsthand

• ​Learn Lean concepts through an engaging simulation game

• ​Gain practical Lean + AI tools you can apply immediately

• ​Build valuable peer and cross-industry connections

​Registration

​Seats are limited.
Reserve your spot early to secure participation.

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