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Introduction to Lean Course Outline

Module 1: What is Lean?

  • Introduction to Lean
  • Lean in a Nutshell
  • Lean Temple
  • Fables and Facts
  • What Lean Should Look Like?
  • Lean Thinking can Transform Business
  • Lean is Not Just for Manufacturing
  • What is Changing at Service Companies?
  • Origins of Lean
  • Customers, Processes, and Waste
  • What are Customers?
  • Anatomy of a Process
  • Who Wants the Outputs?
  • Tension Between the VOB and VOC
  • Meaning of Value
  • Path to Value
  • Dealing with Values
  • Seven Wastes (Muda) of Lean
  • Introducing Lean Methodologies
  • Lean Principles
  • 3Cs
  • Key Lean Metrics

 Module 2: One Sentence Expert

  • Gemba (The Real Place)
  • Gemba Tools
  • Kaizen
  • Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment)
  • Jidoka (Autonomation)
  • Just in Time (JIT)
  • Six Big Losses
  • 5S and the Steps of 5S
  • What is Poka Yoke?
  • Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Standardised Work
  • On the Ground Instructions (OTGIs)
  • Visual Factory
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Headache Tablets: Value Stream Mapping (“As Is Example)

Module 3: Case for Lean

  • Cost of Poor Quality
  • Iceberg Theory
  • Identifying Hidden Costs
  • Benefits of a Simple Lean Project
  • Categories Associated with the Cost of Poor Quality
  • In Practice it’s a Balancing Act
  • Setting up Lean Thinking in Business
  • Costs of Adoption
  • Prerequisites and Essential Requirements
  • Timeframes

 

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Who should attend this Introduction to Lean Course?

The Introduction to Lean Course is a beginner-level course which is designed to help professionals adopt Lean methodologies and Lean Thinking. This course will be more beneficial for the following professionals:

  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Process Improvement Specialists
  • Operations Managers
  • Quality Control Personnel
  • Supply Chain Professionals
  • Project Managers
  • Continuous Improvement Enthusiasts

Prerequisites of the Introduction to Lean Course

There are no prerequisites to attend the Introduction to Lean Course.

Introduction to Lean Overview

Increasing numbers of businesses are using Lean Thinking to provide a competitive advantage in today’s increasingly fierce market. This course will provide thinkers and leaders with a solid introduction to what Lean is about and why it will benefit an organisation to embrace it.

Lean provides opportunities for companies to reduce waste and save money, while improving customer satisfaction. The tools and techniques have been used by all the major companies in the world to provide massive savings and improved customer satisfaction.

What is Lean?

The Lean methodology is all about maximising customer value whilst minimising waste. This technique is all about creating more value for clients by using fewer resources. The main objective for the Lean methodology is to deliver the best value for the customer by creating the perfect process that eliminates all waste.

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What’s included in this Introduction to Lean Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors 
  • Introduction to Lean Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack 

Why choose us

Our Milton Keynes venue

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Free Wi-Fi

To make sure you’re always connected we offer completely free and easy to access wi-fi.

Air conditioned

To keep you comfortable during your course we offer a fully air conditioned environment.

Full IT support

IT support is on hand to sort out any unforseen issues that may arise.

Video equipment

This location has full video conferencing equipment.

Milton Keynes is a large town located in Buckinghamshire, England. It is in the centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes and is located about 45 miles (72 km) north-west of London. Milton Keynes currently has an estimated population of over 200,000 residents inhabiting the city; it increased from 53,000 in 1961. Schools in Milton Keynes follow the British educational Tripartite System which is divided into three levels: Primary School, Secondary Schools and Higher Education. The education in Milton Keynes is compulsory for children up until they are 16 years old. The city offers over 80 state schools which are Comprehensive School including Stantonbury Campus and Denbigh School, as well as Grammar Schools. The city also includes Private Schools, Webber Independent School, which is a mixes school for children from the ages of 3 to 18 years old, and the Milton Keynes Preparatory School which is also a mixed schools forma age 2 ½ years old to 11 years old. Milton Keynes also offers Special Schools and Alternative Schools for children living in the city including The Redway School and White Spire School. There are four independent Primary and Preparatory Schools including: Broughton Manor Preparatory School, Walton Pre Preparatory School, Milton Keynes Preparatory School, and the Grove School.

Popular searched areas in and around Milton Keynes include:-

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Milton Keynes is home to The Open University's (OU) headquarters which is situated in the Walton Hall district. It is a public university and was established in 1969 and has nearly 170,000 students; with 156,000 undertaking their undergraduate degrees and 11,000 doing their postgraduates. The Open University has study off-campuses based all over the UK and all over the world. There are many notable current and former academics including astronomer Jocelyn Bell Burnell, editor of Red Pepper magazine Hilary Wainwright, discourse analyst, social psychologist Margaret Wetherell, and space scientist John Zarnecki. Open University's (OU) also has over two million alumni that attended the university. Milton Keynes is notable for its world-famous architect Sir Norman Foster in designing the city as well as the Foster's Beanhill housing scheme.

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The Knowledge Academy - 2nd floor

Gloucester House,

399 Silbury Blvd

Milton Keynes

MK9 2AH

T: 01344203999

Ways to take this course

Our easy to use Virtual platform allows you to sit the course from home with a live instructor. You will follow the same schedule as the classroom course, and will be able to interact with the trainer and other delegates.

Our fully interactive online training platform is compatible across all devices and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. All our online courses come with a standard 90 days access that can be extended upon request. Our expert trainers are constantly on hand to help you with any questions which may arise.

This is our most popular style of learning. We run courses in 1200 locations, across 200 countries in one of our hand-picked training venues, providing the all important ‘human touch’ which may be missed in other learning styles.

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Highly experienced trainers

All our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience.

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State of the art training venues

We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible

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Small class sizes

We limit our class sizes to promote better discussion and ensuring everyone has a personalized experience

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Great value for money

Get more bang for your buck! If you find your chosen course cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it!

This is the same great training as our classroom learning but carried out at your own business premises. This is the perfect option for larger scale training requirements and means less time away from the office.

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Tailored learning experience

Our courses can be adapted to meet your individual project or business requirements regardless of scope.

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Maximise your training budget

Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

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Team building opportunity

This gives your team a great opportunity to come together, bond, and discuss, which you may not get in a standard classroom setting.

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Monitor employees progress

Keep track of your employees’ progression and performance in your own workspace.

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Lean Training | Introduction To Lean Training in Milton Keynes FAQs

FAQ's

All our instructors are fully certified and have over ten years of experience in Lean methodologies.
You will be provided with a workbook, and Experienced Instructor, and Refreshments.
Please arrive at the venue for 08:45am.
No, there is no exam required for this introductory course.
The price for Introduction to Lean certification in Milton Keynes starts from £895
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Introduction to Lean.
Please see our Lean Training courses available in Milton Keynes

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