About this Event
A lean approach in the workplace focuses on maximising value for the workplace and the customer whilst eliminating waste, thus improving quality, optimising operations and processes, efficiency, and profitability.
Delivered by a tutor with 20 years industrial experience at Toyota UK, the course focuses on the key concepts of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement that are embodied in the Toyota Production System.
It will explore a variety of lean practices and continuous improvement tools, embedded and developed through interactive, hands on team activities to put the tools into practice.
Key topics:
- Introduction to lean and the Toyota Production System
- Lean tools and techniques
- Kaizen
- 5S
- 8 Wastes
- Push v Pull techniques and kanban systems
- Standardised work
- Poka Yoke
- Andon
- Process and Value Stream Mapping
- Practical Problem Solving/DMAIC
- Managing improvements and change
On completion, attendees will understand the core principles and value of lean practices in an organisation, and the tools to support making lean improvements in the workplace.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Axia Solutions Ltd, 2 Campbell Road, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
