Course Details:
1 Day, 7 Instructional Hours
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About this Course:
This is a lean basics course designed specifically for business and office processes. This course will introduce participants to the lean philosophy and the application of basic lean tools. Topics include: 8 Wastes, Value-Add versus Non Value-Add, 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen. There are 3 rounds of a hands-on process simulation using a Request-for-Quote business process.
The objective of the course is to introduce lean concepts then have the participants demonstrate the tools during each round of the simulation.
Recommended For:
All levels of business process and office managers, engineers, supervisors, work team members, and office workers.
Participants Will:
- Learn the basics of lean thinking
- Experience a hands-on simulation to better understand lean concepts
- Participants will use the Request-for-Quote simulation as the basis to construct a Current State Value Stream Map, analyze case study data, and construct a Future State Value Stream Map.
Topics Covered Include:
- 8 Wastes
- Value-Add versus Non Value-Add
- 5S
- Standard Work
- Value Stream Mapping
- Kaizen