Operational Excellence – Lean Management Seminar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Are you ready to elevate your operational skills and lead improvement efforts in your field? Our Lean Practitioner Certification Preparatory Course is designed for individuals with a moderate understanding of operations and value streams. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n
Also known as Lean Yellow Belts or Lean Bronze, Lean Practitioners play a crucial role in driving Lean Improvement initiatives within their areas of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discover the power of Lean Management in our engaging seminar! Learn how to streamline operations, eliminate waste, and boost efficiency with core principles like value stream mapping, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and just-in-time production. Experience the benefits of increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved quality, while fostering a culture of agility and innovation. Join us to transform your organization into a lean, responsive powerhouse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Learning Path for the Practitioners Level follows the IASSC, International Association for Six Sigma Association body of knowledge. It is at the discretion of the participant to register directly for proctored exams and pursue an accredited certification. Upon successful completion of the Learning Path, Affirma Academy issues a Certificate of Participation with the participant’s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lean Practitioners may engage with supervision to value stream assessments, improvement proposal development and implementations. Lean proficiency is applicable to a wide array of organizations including Lean Manufacturing, Lean Production, Lean Office, Lean IT, and Lean Development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This seminar is tailored for management at all levels. Lean Management centers around Kaizen, emphasizing the cultivation of a culture focused on continuous improvement. It encourages ongoing enhancement through the active engagement and understanding of cohorts across all levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From senior managers and team leaders to process improvement specialists and quality assurance professionals\u2014as well as anyone involved in enhancing organizational and operational effectiveness and efficiency and development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon completing this seminar, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/p>\n“The only place where work and motion are the same thing is the zoo where people pay to see the animals move around” – Taiichi Ohno<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Lean Topics You Wil Learn<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Lean Practitioner’s Level Body of Knowledge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Introduction to Lean Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kaizen the Philosophy <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Gemba the Reall Place<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- KPI’s<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visual Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The 3Ms Muda, Mura, Muri<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Swimlane Diagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Spaghetti Diagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Value Stream Mapping <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Bottleneck Analysis <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lean Times. Takt, Cycle, Lead & Throughput Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 5S<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Poka Yoke Error Proofing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Continuous Flow <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Jidoka the Zero Defect Principle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visual Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Andon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SMART Goals <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Root Cause Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Short Interval Control <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- PDCA, Plan, Do, Check, Act<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Standardized Work <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Seminar Methods <\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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- Option 1: Face-to-face Training\n
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- 7 hours x 2 days, 14 hours total <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Or to be otherwise agreed <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Option 2: Webinar\n
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- 2 hours x 7 sessions, 14 hours total<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sessions per week to be agreed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Synchronous Trainer-led web-based meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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