Topics covered on this course:
Chapter 1 - What is Lean
Definitions of Lean
Who does Lean?
Lean Principles
The PDCA Cycle
Chapter 2 - Waste Goggles
Value Add & Non Value Add
8 Wastes
Overburden & Unevenness
Waste Walks
Chapter 3 - Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Terminology
Core Components of Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Vs Discontinuous Improvement
Chapter 4 - Elements of a CI System
Performance Management
Visual Management
Standardised Work
Practical Problem Solving
5s & Work Place Organisation
Process & Value Stream Mapping
Chapter 5 - Further Learning
Overview of Further Learning Courses Available
End of Module
20 Questions Knowledge Assessment
Waste Walk Assignment
Course Preview
- Understand background and founding principles of Lean
- Learn how this globally recognised methodology has evolved from the automotive industry and have been adopted by other industries such as banking, retail and construction
- You will learn how to spot waste, categorise it and most importantly how to eliminate it
- We will show the difference between value add activities and non value add activities and how overburden, unevenness in processes can cause major problems
- The course also includes downloadable waste log so you can start to apply these skills quickly and conduct your own waste (Gemba) walk
- You will learn about how Lean principles have shaped continuous improvement and how ‘CI’ has become a mainstay for modern businesses around the world
- You will see an overview of the essential tools needed to build a culture of continuous and how the can be applied to tackle specific problems
- You will learn about the following core tools:
- Performance Management – See how performance management can be applied to measure the right things at the right time leading to improved productivity, efficiency, and team engagement
- Visual management – We will demonstrate how visual management can used to create standards, ensure consistent working and help maintain a safe, efficient workplace
- Standardised work – An overview of standardised working is also covered in this chapter, giving you the basics of this tools and how it can be applied to reduce variability and create consistent working
- Practical Problem Solving – An overview of the key steps needed to apply practical problem solving in an environment
- 5S & Workplace Organisation – This well established member of the Lean toolkit is essential for creating a safe, efficient workplace and ensuring it remains that way. You see an overview of this tool and how it can be applied
- Process & Value Stream Mapping- Learn the difference between a process map and a value stream map.
At the end of the course there will be a short interactive knowledge check to help embed your learning
- You can also download a waste log template to start applying you skills straight away.
