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Lean introduction

Date of Event Tuesday 11 September 2012
Duration 09.30 - 17.00 (Registration 09.00)
Venue Thistle City Barbican, London
Details

This exciting and interactive masterclass is designed for Lean beginners and those wishing to understand the basic tools of Lean to Yellow Belt level (or equivalent).

Covering the basic principles of Lean and providing an overview of the key tools, this introductory masterclass provides beginners in Lean with the knowledge to enable them to both identify further areas of Lean they would like to explore in more depth and to start participating in Lean activities as a Yellow Belt in Lean under the guidance of an experienced Lean practitioner.

Course content:

  • What is Lean? 
  • The 5 Lean Principles 
  • The Basic Lean Toolkit 
  • Making Lean Work

Learning outcomes:

  • Understand the basics of Lean 
  • Become familiar with how people are using Lean in different sectors 
  • Understand the basic Lean toolkit 
  • Identify some of the issues that affect the success of Lean Programmes

Benefits:

There are myriad benefits to be found through implementing Lean in your business – these depend on the areas you are focusing on, but include improvements in: 

  • Reducing waste 
  • Production cost reduction 
  • Reduced manufacturing cycle 
  • Reduced inventory 
  • Reduced labour 
  • Increased production capacity 
  • Increased margins

Who is this course for?

This programme is targeted at those with little or no knowledge of Lean and those who want to review the basics.

Fees: Members - £100; Non-members - £200
(Non-member rate includes one year's Associate Membership of IOM)

To book, please complete the booking form here or contact Membership Services 01536 740104 quoting event code: IOM095.

Workshop in partnership with Amnis Limited

The Institute of Operations Management, CILT(UK), Earlstrees Court, Earlstrees Road, Corby, Northants NN17 4AX.
Tel: 01536 740105. Fax: 01536 740101. Email: info@iomnet.org.uk
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