Lean Workshop

Duration: 3 Days

Course Objectives

1. Learn key Lean principles and applications in manufacturing and services
2. Understand how to launch Lean initiatives
3. Recognize the seven types of waste in an organization
4. Understand how to select a good Lean projects
5. Learn the key tools used in Lean implementation
6. Understand the Lean team structure
7. Recognize barriers to success and strategies to overcome

Course Topics
Day 1
Launching the Lean Initiative
Lean Organizational Structure
Lean Performance Measures
Lean Project Management
Continuous Improvement Model
Value Stream Mapping

Day 2
Lean Case Study
5S
Quick Changeover
Single Piece Flow
Standardized Work
Linking Flow

Day 3
Case Study Continued
Optimizing Transactional Processes
Leadership and Culture Change
Strategies for Success
Lean Product Design

Format:  Interactive classroom sessions with Q&A opportunities; all candidates will have a real life project or simulated project to work on between classroom sessions.  Six Sigma Green Belt certification awarded upon successful completion of course and exams.  Laptop with Minitab and Microsoft Office required.