LEAN - An Overview

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Course Objectives:
Implementation of a lean manufacturing strategy can result in dramatic improvements in productivity and lead-time reduction. This one day programme provides an overview of the main principles of a Lean manufacturing strategy and introduces key tools to reduce waste, improve value and achieve 'flow'.

Contents:
This comprehensive one-day programme includes: -

  • Lean thinking and strategic deployment
  • Introduction to Value/Non-Value and waste
  • Workplace organisation and 5S
  • Value stream mapping
  • Problem solving
  • Quick Change Over
  • OEE and Total Productive Maintenance
  • Introduction to Flow, Standard work and balance
  • Lean layout
  • Kanban and pull systems
  • The Lean & Six Sigma Partnership


    • Who should attend:
    • Anyone who wants to understand Lean manufacturing
    • Management considering Lean deployment
    • Production operators, team leaders and engineers


      • Course benefits:
      On this programme, delegates will learn: -
      • An understanding of the benefits of lean
      • The key principles of Lean and tools and techniques
      • How it all fits together
      • Answers to the question: "Will Lean fit my organisation?"


      Additional information:
      Consultation can also be provided on developing a Lean Deployment Plan.

      Certificates:
      All delegates who successfully complete this programme will be presented with a Certificate of attendance.

      Trainers background:
      The trainer for this course holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is also an MBA Graduate. He is a member of the Chartered Quality Institute and holds the Six Sigma Black-Belt qualification. He has also been working in the field of Process Improvement for over 18 years and was previously Quality Manager and Lean Manager for one of Northern Ireland's largest automotive production plants.

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