Lean Thinking: A Strategy for Operational Excellence

This course will engage participants in various simple and complex Lean exercises. The course will challenge participants through Lean tools such as Value stream mapping, 5S, and case studies. Lectures, group discussions, and presentations will be used to achieve the learning objectives.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the history and concepts of Lean and its importance for organizations
• Appraise Lean components, typical process waste, and how Lean tools can directly address eliminating or reducing operating costs, cycle time, and non-value-added activities
• Contrast Six Sigma methodology and Lean practices
• Define how to measure Lean deployment in organizations
• Outline an effective Lean implementation plan

All professionals involved in hands-on initiatives focusing on operations excellence and improving speed and those responsible for linking, measuring, and improving the organization's performance.

• Acquiring a Lean mindset
• Value stream mapping
• Deploying Six Sigma
• Results orientation
• Managing change