Overview of the Lean Organisation

Overview

Implementation of a lean strategy can result in dramatic improvements in productivity, lead time reduction and customer satisfaction. This interactive and practical workshop provides an overview of the main principles of a lean transformation and how it fits within an overall business strategy. The course introduces key tools to reduce waste and improve value and work flow.

Course Objectives

This workshop will develop knowledge of the key principles of lean and the tools and techniques associated with the transformation.

Key Skills / Learning Objectives

Through the combination of interactive discussions, tutorials and case studies, our workshop will enable the delegates to:

• Reflect on and discuss the benefits of lean for their organisation and how it can transform a business.
• Apply the key principles of lean, the tools and techniques and establish suitability of fit.

Practical workshops are designed to reinforce the discussions and topics. This style of delivery makes the course both memorable and enjoyable for participants, ensuring long-term learning.

Course Outline (Full Course Programme)

Overview of OHSAS 18001 and the relevance of it to a business management system.

• Lean thinking and strategic deployment
• Introduction to Value/Non-Value and waste identification
• Workplace organisation and 5S
• Value stream mapping
• Mapping the current state
• Developing the lean future state
• Quick Change Over
• OEE & Total Productive Maintenance
• Introduction to flow
• Standard work
• Operator balance
• Lean layout
• Kanban and pull systems
• The Lean & Six Sigma Partnership

Further development opportunities suggested would be Value Stream Mapping and Creating Continuous Flow. Consultation can also be provided on developing a Lean deployment plan.

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone who wants an overview of Lean manufacturing
• Management considering Lean deployment
• Production operators, team leaders and engineers

Booking and Course Fees

Fees include:

• Delegate workbook, including reference information
• Training provided by qualified and experienced tutors with extensive practical management auditing experience across a variety of manufacture and service industries
• Lunch and refreshments during the day
• Certificate verifying attendance and completion of course

Variable discounts available if 2 or more delegates are booked on the same course

Please complete the booking form and return together with the relevant fee. Contact us for further information.

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