The Lean 101 Never Ending Card is a simple, but effective paper toy that can be used to memorize the key aspects of Lean Management, such as the Lean Thinking Principles, Flow principles and Pull Control, or the PDCA Cycle.

Making a card is complex enough to use it in a simulation game to show the effects of going from batch manufacturing to single piece flow.

Download and use this Never Ending Card template to enrich your in-house training and give your participants something to stimulate there memories after the training!

The Never Ending Card Template

ACTLean is now making the Lean 101 Never Ending card simulation game available to everyone.  Download the Never Ending Card Template, print it on pne piece of card stock (front and back), and use it for your own simulation based training.

Reporting Form Template

You will also want to document your results as the Never Ending card simulation game progresses. Use the results forms to analyze your participant's improvements throughout the game.

Detailed Work Instructions

The work instructions describe all steps involved in manufacturing the Lean 101 Never Ending Card. Use this as a Handout to the Participants in your Simulation Training.

Instructional Video: A 10 year old making a Never Ending Card

It is so easy, a kid can do it!

Informational Video: Interview with Hans Tanner, Developer of the Card

Learn why the Lean 101 Never Ending Card was developed and how it can be used.

Fun Video: A Family making Christmas Cards learning Lean Principles in the process

Watch how a family in the process of making Never Ending Christmas Cards is applying Lean principles along the process. This video gives you some ideas regarding the setup of your simulation training.