Lean Processes And Tools

Product Description

Overview

Lean thinking is based on the legendary Toyota Production System that produces very high quality products; in a very short time & at a low cost. To many people & organisations achieving all three of these goals simultaneously is an impossibility. Lean provides a methodology & tools that enable organisations to make significant improvements in lead time, cost reduction & product or service quality. This class provides delegates with a practical introduction to the lean methods & tools so that they can undertake simpler improvement activities. This two day class is the second part of the Lean Programme.
Outline
Lean Project Charter
Voice of the customer & customer value
Process flow diagrams
Value stream mapping-current state
Lean measurement
Analysing variability
Operational definitions
Data collection
Analyse current state
Determining lean metrics
Identifying waste (learning to see)
Root cause analysis tools
5S, mistake proofing & visibility principles
Push versus pull & kanbans
Set-up reduction, SMED
Standard work,
Workload balance & takt time
Future state value stream map
Measuring & sustaining the gain
Ownership reward & recognition
Certification
Completion of all elements of the Lean Programme will enable delegates to attend the Lean Six Sigma Practitioner class &, having completed the exam & a suitable project, become a certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt.