Lean Tools and Techniques

Course Code TGL006

Thornley Group Lean Tools and techniques training is carried out by professional trainers who are experienced as senior management practitioners in both Six-Sigma and Lean Operations. This course provides detailed training in the use of Lean Tools and Techniques and enables suitable candidates to carry our lean improvement activities. The training is for individuals who will be working on lean improvement projects.

Course Duration

• 5 days

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must have a basic working knowledge of algebra and be used to working with numerical data.

Equipment Needed by Candidates

• Scientific Calculator

Course Contents

Our Lean Tools and Techniques training is aimed at people who will work on improvement projects. The entire lean tool-kit is provided which, if used, will allow step changes in process performance, customer satisfaction and operating costs.

Introduction to Lean Operations
Project Management
The lean tool-kit
Team Formation
Team Charter
Identifying Value
Identifying Waste
Value Stream Mapping
The DMAIC Improvement Cycle
The Seven Wastes
5S
TPM
Workplace Organisation
Visual Management
Single Piece Flow
Creating Flow
Kanban
Poka Yoke (Mistake Proofing)
Sustaining the Improvements
The Lean Enterprise
Sharing the Knowledge