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Lean Process Improvement
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Lean Process Improvement
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Lean Process Improvement.
Lean Process Improvement involves perfecting processes by working smarter to minimize waste within a company. Although Lean process analysis has emerged as a ‘best business practice’ in recent years, it’s organized around a culture of ideas, tools, and processes that have existed among the best business practitioners for hundreds of years.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Build a clearer practical understanding of the key concepts and terminology in Lean Process Improvement.
- Recognise how the topic affects real international trade, finance or risk decisions.
- Apply the course principles more confidently in relevant business situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for exporters, importers, logistics and supply-chain professionals, SME owners and international trade practitioners.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
Lean Process Improvement involves perfecting processes by working smarter to minimize waste within a company. Although Lean process analysis has emerged as a ‘best business practice’ in recent years, it’s organized around a culture of ideas, tools, and processes that have existed among the best business practitioners for hundreds of years.
Based on leading research and presented in a format that is straightforward and easily understood, students learn the foundation necessary to begin using Lean process improvement tools in their workplace.
This useful skillset includes Toyota’s five critical improvement concepts, tools needed to continuously improve an organization (5S, PDSA, DMAIC, Kaizen, various Lean data mapping methods), and more.
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Understanding Lean
- Defining Lean
- The History of Lean
- Lean vs. Six Sigma
- Pre-Assignment Review
- A Lean Glossary
Session Three: The Toyota Production System
- Overview of the Liker Pyramid
- Exploring the Philosophy
- Considering the Processes
- Understanding People and Partners
- Problem Solving Tools
Session Four: The Toyota Production System House
Session Five: The Five Critical Improvement Concepts
- Key Ideas
- Case Study
Session Six: Understanding Value with the Kano Model
Session Seven: Types of Waste
- The Three Categories
- Making Connections
Session Eight: Creating a Lean Enterprise
- Going Green with Lean
- The Characteristics of a Lean Organization
Session Nine: The Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle
Session Ten: Using the R-DMAIC-S Model
Session Eleven: Lean Thinking Tools
- 5W-2H
- Genchi Genbutsu and Gemba
- Performing a 5-S
Session Twelve: Kaizen Events
- About Kaizen and Kaizen Events
- Typical Kaizen Blitz Workflow
- Personal Reflection
Session Thirteen: Data Gathering and Mapping
- Flow Charts
- Making Breakfast
- Ishikawa (Cause and Effect) Diagrams
- SIPOC Diagrams
- Value Stream Maps
- Tips for Effective Data Analysis
Session Fourteen: A Plan to Take Home
- Roadblocks and Pitfalls
- Creating a Successful Organizational Structure
- Where To Get Started?
- A Plan for Success
- Recommended Reading List
- Personal Action Plan
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Learners also take: Process Improvement with Gap Analysis
Course pathway: eBSI Export Academy > Logistics & Supply Chain Management > Lean Process Improvement
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