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Lean Thinking: A Strategy for Operational Excellence - Virtual Learning

Lean Thinking: A Strategy for Operational Excellence - Virtual Learning

Why Attend

Lean is about organizational transformational towards operational excellence. If your organization strategy addresses operational and organizational excellence, this course will be of great value to you. In this course you will discover how to develop Lean Strategy, objectives and explore the world of Lean tools. Further, it will discuss how to embark on a Lean journey in your organization.

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Overview
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. 
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
  • Results orientation
  • Six Sigma
  • Change
Course Outline
  • Introduction to Lean Principles
    • Aligning Strategy with Lean Principles
    • Core Concepts
    • The History of Lean
    • The Benefits of Lean
    • Quality Function Deployment (QFD)
  • Components of Lean
    • Five Principles of Lean
    • Building Blocks of Lean
    • The 8 Types of Waste - Waste Elimination Strategy
    • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
    • 5 S program: Sort, Straighten, Sweep, System, Sustain
    • Quick Changeover
    • Standard Work
    • Single Piece Flow
    • Cell Layout
    • Point of Use Storage (POUS)
    • Visual Organization
    • Poka Yoke
  • Lean and Six Sigma: A One-Two Punch
    • Six Sigma at a Glance
    • Key Definitions
    • Understanding Process Capability
    • Sources of Variation
    • The DMAIC Process
    • Traditional Cost of Poor Quality
    • Comparison of Lean to Six Sigma-Approach
  • Lean Implementation Road Map
    • Implementation Road-Map
    • Key Factors for Success
    • The Lean Leadership Paradigm
    • Building Your Lean Implementation Plan
    • Barriers to Lean
Schedule & Fees
Per participant - 2021

USD 1750

Per participant - 2022

USD 1750

Fees + VAT as applicable

Tax Registration Number: 100239834300003

(including coffee breaks and a buffet lunch daily)

Discount Plans & Cancellations Policy
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Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue, trainer, and to offer courses in an integrated virtual learning (IVL) format whereby face to face classroom participants and virtual learners participate simultaneously in the same course in an interactive learning experience.

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