Lean Thinking: A Strategy for Operational Excellence

Course Methodology

This course will engage participants in various simple and complex Lean exercises. The course will challenge participants through the use of Lean tools such as Value stream mapping, 5S and case studies. Lectures, group discussions and presentations will be used to achieve the learning objectives.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

•  Understand lean concepts and importance for organizations.
•  Identify typical process waste in organizations and the importance of removing such waste on organization's profits, competitive edge, and customer satisfaction.
•  Recognize how lean concepts can directly address the elimination/reduction of operating costs, cycle time, and non-value-added activities.
•  Apply lean implementation methodologies.
•  Develop an effective lean implementation plan
  
  
  

Target Audience

All professionals who are involved in  hands-on initiatives focusing on operations excellence and improving speed, as well as those who are responsible for linking, measuring and improving the performance of the organization.

Target Competencies

• Lean Mindset
• Value Stream Mapping
• Six Sigma
• Results orientation
• Change