COURSE INFORMATION

Lean is a universal approach to eliminating waste and improving performance. It challenges organisations to proactively illuminate problems (waste) and performance issues from the perspective of the customer, identify the underlying processes impacting performance and commit to continually improving those processes. The Lean Improvement Programme is a practical approach to developing quality within organisations. By bringing people together, from a range of sectors, delegates will have the opportunity to learn from each other and gain an insight into how other organisations approach Continuous Improvement.

Module 1

  • Understanding why change is important
  • Critical factors to lead sustainable change. Kotter’s Model for change
  • The Principles of Lean Management for Business Improvement.
  • Understanding Lean Management WASTE / FLOW / BEHAVIOUR
  • Analysing Waste in your business - Practical exercises for increasing Value Add
  • Co-operation – Deming Cycle PDCA / DMAIC
  • Process Mapping – Understand your Value Stream

Module 2

  • The simple problem-solving process – PDCA / 8D / DMAIC
  • The supply chain – how processes come together, inputs and outputs
  • Delegates create their own internal supply chain chart
  • Brainstorming
  • Cause & Effect
  • CTQ / SIPOC
  • Why / Why
  • Pareto Charts
  • Using data to drive change and improvement

Module 3

  • A practical simulation – driven by Management Accounts
  • Measuring Productivity / Work study
  • SMED / OEE /

Module 4

  • Workplace organisation – 5S your environment
  • Quality / Cost / Delivery –what does it look like in your business
  • The Cost of Quality
  • Error proofing for consistent processing
  • Project Presentations – How to bring out your improvement / make them stick 

Presentation Day

  • The programme will be completed as you present your projects to all participants, sponsors other stakeholders. You will receive coaching back in your workplace by a Lean Expert Practitioner to apply the learning to live in-company projects.
  • Delegates will create a Project Charter, engaged with problem-solving tools, developed an understanding of the application of the process improvement and explore project measures and opportunities for improvement.

Workshop

Date

Time

Induction

Fri 15th December 2023

9.00am – 11.00am

1

Thurs 18th January 2024

9.00am – 4.30pm

2

Thurs 22nd February 2024

9.00am – 4.30pm

3

Thurs 21st March 2024

9.00am – 4.30pm

4

Thurs 18th April 2024

9.00am – 4.30pm

5

w/c 20th May 2024

By arrangement

 

  • 1 day per month from 9.30am to 4.30pm 
  • Scheduling of the workplace visit by a Lean Expert Practitioner will be agreed on an individual basis
  • If you don't see a suitable date for this course, please use the Enquire Now button or contact our Sales team on 03442480128
  • This course is delivered at the Carnegie Conference Centre
  • You must be working within organisations and have the opportunity to undertake a continuous improvement project with the support of their management team.  
  • CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership
  • Supply Chain Management SVQs
  • £2,495

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