Lean Process Improvement involves perfecting processes by working smarter to minimize waste within a company. Although Lean process analysis has emerged as a “best business practice” in recent years, it’s organized around a culture of ideas, tools, and processes that have existed among the best business practitioners for hundreds of years. If you’ve been wondering how the best have been managing it for centuries, then Velsoft’s Lean Process Improvement courseware is for you!
Based on leading research and presented in a format that is straightforward and easily understood, students learn the foundation necessary to begin using Lean process improvement tools in their workplace. This useful skillset includes Toyota’s five critical improvement concepts, tools needed to continuously improve an organization (5S, PDSA, DMAIC, Kaizen, various Lean data mapping methods), and more.
Velsoft’s two-day Lean Process Improvement courseware training material is completely customizable, making it easy for trainers to deliver the best Lean sigma training on the market. Instructors also have the option of combining their courseware with eLearning and creating a blended-learning option, which students can use to learn independently and on-the-go. Work effectively and continuously with Lean, beginning today!
How to Use This Guide
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: Understanding Lean
Defining Lean
The History of Lean
Lean vs. Six Sigma
Pre-Assignment Review
A Lean Glossary
Session Three: The Toyota Production System
Overview of the Liker Pyramid
Exploring the Philosophy
Considering the Processes
Understanding People and Partners
Problem Solving Tools
Session Four: The Toyota Production System House
Session Five: The Five Critical Improvement Concepts
Key Ideas
Case Study
Session Six: Understanding Value with the Kano Model
Session Seven: Types of Waste
The Three Categories
Making Connections
Session Eight: Creating a Lean Enterprise
Going Green with Lean
The Characteristics of a Lean Organization
Session Nine: The Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle
Session Ten: Using the R-DMAIC-S Model
Session Eleven: Lean Thinking Tools
5W-2H
Genchi Genbutsu and Gemba
Performing a 5-S
Session Twelve: Kaizen Events
About Kaizen and Kaizen Events
Typical Kaizen Blitz Workflow
Personal Reflection
Session Thirteen: Data Gathering and Mapping
Flow Charts
Making Breakfast
Ishikawa (Cause and Effect) Diagrams
SIPOC Diagrams
Value Stream Maps
Tips for Effective Data Analysis
Session Fourteen: A Plan to Take Home
Roadblocks and Pitfalls
Creating a Successful Organizational Structure
Where To Get Started?
A Plan for Success
Recommended Reading List
Post-Course Assessment
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys
Personal Action Plan