Introduction to Lean

Course Aim:

The course aims to provide delegates with an introduction to Lean Principles and provide an awareness of the need for a common approach to Lean throughout the business, providing a framework for personal development.

Target Audience:

Aimed as an introduction to Lean for multi-functional departments looking to get involved in continuous improvement activities.

Course Objectives:

• To enable delegates to use the knowledge to contribute to the overall business change
• To recognise key thinking around lean
• To identify wastes in their workplace
• Participate in future Lean activities

Course Overview:

• Toyota
• Lean Organisation
• Transforming to Lean
• Ford
• Deming
• Waste
• 5s
• Kaizan
• SMED
• TPN
• Kanban – pull systems