LEAN Courses

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This course gives an overview of the Lean methodology and an overview of the Lean tools. Definition of the Lean enterprise and culture, understanding of customer, supplier, processes, problem solving, and continuous improvement. In-depth coverage of the 8 forms of waste. Starting point for novices and a great refresher for yellow and green belts.

• Definition and Terminology
• Customer and Supplier
• Creating Value
• Standard Work
• Lean Tools
• 8 Forms of Waste
• PDCA (Plan Do Check Act)

(4-6 hours)

The participants learn to identify, create, and communicate with visual signals. The course covers visuals, the 5Ss, Spaghetti Diagram, Red Tag, and walks the participants through a successful implementation of this Lean tool at the workplace. Many activities let the participants apply the new skills with guidance and debriefing. Your team is ready to take the first step.

• Visuals
• 5Ss
• Spaghetti Diagram
• Red Tag
• History of 5S
• Impact on the Bottom Line

(4-6 hours)

Combined with Introduction to Lean and 5S the Visual Workplace we create a process map, identify bottlenecks, form a team, and get on the Gemba walk. Your team is guided in every step with daily start-up meetings, progress reports, and de-briefing at the end of each day. The team will track before and after measurements and prepare a report to the sponsor at the end of the course.

• Intro to Lean Methodology
• 5S Visual Workplace
• Process Mapping
• Gemba Walk
• Preparing Reports and Presentation
• PDCA

(3-5 days)

•  Muri, Mura, Muda

• Benefits of Kaizen

• In depth preparation for a Kaizen Event

• Execution of a Kaizen Event

• Gemba Walk

• Waste Walk

• Follow-Up 

(8 hours theory)

(3-5 days actual Kaizen Event)

• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

• Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• 8-Step Problem Solving

• Problem Solving Tools

• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)