Business Transformation (Training and Coaching)

Lean Processes and Tools

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Introduction

Lean thinking is based on the legendary Toyota Production System that produces very high quality products; in a very short time and at a low cost. To many people and organisations achieving all three of these goals simultaneously is an impossibility. Lean provides a methodology and tools that enable organisations to make significant improvements in lead time, cost reduction and product or service quality. This course provides delegates with a practical introduction to the lean methods and tools so that they can undertake simpler improvement activities.

Objectives

This three day course uses a blend of theory and practical exercises. During the course delegates will develop an understanding of:

	The key elements of the Lean thinking and methodology
	Voice of the customer; customer value and the value stream
	The identification (learning to see) and elimination of waste in processes
	The main lean tools and techniques and their practical application.

Course Content

	Introduction to Lean thinking			Determining lean metrics
	Approaches to quality and process improvement			Identifying waste (learning to see)
	DMAIC methodology			Root cause analysis tools
	Lean Project Charter			5S, mistake proofing and visibility principles
	Voice of the customer and customer value			Push versus pull and kanbans
	Process flow diagrams			Set-up reduction, SMED
	Value stream mapping—current state			Standard work,
	Lean measurement			Workload balance and takt time
	Operational definitions			Brain storming techniques and evaluation
	Data collection			Future state value stream map
	Analyse current state			Improvement action plan
	Measuring and sustaining the gain			Ownership reward and recognition

Who should attend?

All staff wishing to understand how Lean thinking and lean tools can be used to deliver process improvement projects in the work place. There are no prerequisites for this course except a willingness to participate and an open mind.

Follow on courses

Value Stream Mapping (2 days) , Lean Six Sigma Managers Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma Foundation Green Belt (5 days)

Further information

Please contact Denis Mahoney at Business Transformation (Training and Coaching) on 07766 333294 or be email at denis.mahoney@business-transform.co.uk.

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