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Lean Processes and Tools Training

3 days - £995 + vat

This Lean training course provides a sound practical understanding of the legendary Toyota Production System that produces very high quality products; in a very short time and at a low cost. Too 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 Lean course provides delegates with a practical introduction to the lean methods and tools so that they can undertake simpler improvement activities.

Lean Processes & Tools Training Course Objectives

This practical 3-day Lean course uses a blend of theory and practical exercises. During the Lean Processes & Tools training 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

Lean Processes & Tools Course Content

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

Who Should Attend This Lean Processes and Tools Training Course?

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 Lean Processes & Tools training course except a willingness to participate and an open mind.