Course Overview

The Lean Manufacturing is a comprehensive two-day training program designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of lean principles and their application in the manufacturing environment. This training aims to equip participants with the tools and techniques necessary to identify and eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the core principles of lean manufacturing.
  • Learn how to identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes.
  • Gain practical knowledge of lean tools and techniques.
  • Develop skills to implement lean practices in a manufacturing setting.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee involvement.

Course Outcome

By the end of the two-day training, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate the principles and benefits of lean manufacturing.
  • Identify and eliminate various forms of waste in manufacturing processes.
  • Apply lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, and SMED for process improvement.
  • Implement visual management and standardized work practices.
  • Develop strategies for creating a culture of continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Course Outlines

Session 1: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing

  • Overview of Lean Principles
  • Historical Development of Lean Manufacturing
  • • Key Concepts: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, Perfection

Session 2: Types of Waste in Manufacturing

  • Overview of the Seven Wastes
  • Identifying and Eliminating Waste
  • Group Exercise: Waste Identification

Session 3: Lean Tools and Techniques (Part 1)

  • 5S Methodology: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Visual Management
  • Group Exercise: Implementing 5S in a Simulated Environment

Session 4: Lean Tools and Techniques (Part 2)

  • Kanban System
  • Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)
  • Group Exercise: Kanban Implementation and SMED

Session 5: Standardized Work and Visual Controls

  • Principles of Standardized Work
  • Developing Visual Controls
  • Group Exercise: Creating Visual Controls

Session 6: Kaizen and Continuous Improvement

  • Kaizen Principles and Practices
  • Structured Problem Solving
  • Group Kaizen Activity

Session 7: Building a Lean Culture

  • Engaging Employees in Lean Initiatives
  • Leadership’s Role in Lean Transformation
  • Group Discussion: Overcoming Resistance to Change

Session 8: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Real-world examples of successful lean manufacturing implementations
  • Q&A and Open Discussion

Delivery Methodology

Participants will be assessed through practical exercises, a group project, role play and case studies and a comprehensive quiz.

Duration

  • 2 days

 

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Exploring Lean Manufacturing

DATE, VENUE AND FEES

10-11 June 2024, 1-2 July 2024, 19-20 Aug 2024, 19-20 Sept 2024, 3-4 Oct 2024, 4-5 Nov 2024, 3-4 Dec 2024

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