Lean describes a system of Continuous Improvement which focuses on eliminating all forms of waste through the implementation of appropriate techniques and Best Practices. Specifically, Lean analyses and improves the flow of material / services and information through value-added activities, resulting in improved operations effectiveness, staff involvement and customer satisfaction. Implementing Lean tools and techniques will enable your business processes to be flexible and efficient. The objective is to satisfy customer demand for a quality product/service at the right time and at a competitive price. This includes managing total costs and providing an acceptable ROI to stakeholders.
HOW THE LEAN PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED
The three-day program is flexible to your requirements. You can attend a program either as part of a mixed business group or tailor your own in-house program. In the mixed program your company should enrol participants from both management and operational functions. A minimum of 2 participants from each organisation is preferred, but not essential. The number of participating organisations is set at between 8 and 12 to allow networking, cross-pollination of ideas and peer evaluation whilst maximising delegate participation.
A team of experts with many years practical experience in a variety of industries will facilitate the learning process. The training includes presentations, interactive discussions, self assessments, a highly effective workplace Simulation and many practical exercises to maximise the learning.
You'll learn:
What Lean Continuous Improvement is really all about;
How Lean delivers improved financial bottom-line results; reduced lead-times; improved quality; and more satisfied employees and customers;
How Lean is a powerful integrated businessstrategy not just a set of 'tools';
How the Lean tools and practices fit together as an integrated system (and includes Value-Stream Mapping, Kanban and Set-up Time Reduction);
How Lean applies to all types of organisations and allparts of your organisation;
How to implement Lean in an organisation that has no time to implement Lean;
How to Lead & Manage Change for effective implementation;
How to engage employees at all levels within the organisation for accelerated progress;
How to sustain the Lean Continuous Improvement initiative and achieve cultural change;
How to identify the 8 types of wastes and eliminate or reduce them;
How Lean Accounting methods and metrics drive sensible organisational behaviour.
