Introduction
This highly interactive 3 day internationally recognised training program is designed for those people who require a basic understanding of the techniques and principles of Lean. We do not touch on heavy statistical analysis during Lean Foundation or Practitioner program. Please see Lean 6 Sigma Programs.Duration
3 Days, 9.00-16.00 (including exam on the final day)Who should attend?
Lean is used across all sectors and all different sizes of business.
- Manufacturing
- Health Services
- Financial Services
- Retail
- Government Services
- Education
- Oil and Gas Services
- Logistics and Supply Chain Services
Lean Practitioner is intended for those who plan to lead process improvement project and / or problem-solving activities. Ideally, they would be supported by a number of staff who have completed the Lean Foundation course.
Course objectives
This course is for those businesses who feel they do not want or need to use heavy statistical analysis. Lean provides an understanding of a proven approach for the positive transformation of any organization by using the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to improve the key processes that make up the organization. The course is intended for the delegates to ‘think differently’ during their working day to work smarter, not harder.
Lean specifically offers the following benefits:
- Improved Quality of products and services
- Improves efficiency
- Improved delivery times
- Reduced waiting times
- Reduced costs
- Improved customer satisfaction
- Improved employee morale
Course content
This course takes a deeper dive into some of the subjects already discussed in the Foundation element, in addition:
- Respect for people
- Building Lean Teams
- Visual Management
- Advanced VOC & CTQ
- Lean Metrics
- Advance Problem Solving
- Prioritization tools – Pugh Matrix
- Value Stream Mapping