Introduction to Lean: Efficient processes and waste reduction

Lean is a management philosophy and approach that focuses on maximizing customer value and minimizing waste in processes. This approach is based on the Japanese Toyota Production System (TPS). The goal of Lean is not only to reduce costs, but also to achieve greater value for the customer while improving quality and speed of delivery. The approach is applicable across sectors, whether in manufacturing, services or public administration.

This expert workshop will introduce you to the basic principles of Lean methodology (the so-called "Lean approaches") and specific Lean tools. These will help you to detect and reduce waste in your internal processes and to optimize and streamline your processes.

What's in store for you:

• Introduction to Lean philosophy, history, basic principles
• Identification of value, waste
• Disturbance-free processes and communication
• Flow - smooth flow
• Pull - pull system
• CIP - continuous improvement, leadership
• Basic Lean tools for identifying and eliminating waste and improving processes (SFM, VSM/VSD, 5S, visual management, SMED, standardized work, TPM, etc.)
• Practical demonstrations, real examples from practice and their application in your company/simulation game

For whom the workshop is intended:

• Managers and executives
• Masters
• Engineers and technologists
• Qualitarians
• Administrative staff
• Production and logistics workers

Scope of the workshop: 2 days

Venue: at your company/our partner company

What the workshop will bring to your company:

• You will learn to identify and name value from the customer's perspective and to distinguish between added and non-added value
• You will be able to visualise your company processes
• You will learn how to find and identify waste and design optimization solutions
• You will gain a solid foundation for further development in Lean and transformation of your company

If you are interested in implementing the method in your company, please contact us.