LEAN SKILLS – FAT RESULTS

The never ending quest for operational efficiency together with the economic recession mean that Lean management techniques, maximising efficiency and minimising waste, have become the essential ingredient in any industrial or operational strategy. The Accelerated Lean Skills Programme (ALSP), a new three day training course from The Institute of Operations Management (IOM), has proved an instant success with delegates. The first event was held in Oxford in October and will be repeated next April – early booking is advised.

ALSP is a practical, interactive and fast moving programme designed to give managers the essential underpinning knowledge required to plan and run Lean programmes. The event provides a path to the comprehension of the Lean philosophy, guidance on the construction of Lean programmes and testing their credibility, practical application of Lean techniques, and assessment of their operational impact.

Leonie Edwards, Manager, IOM said ‘The Lean philosophy constitutes a process of ‘structured common sense’ and delegates attending the first ALSP event seem to have become instant and evangelistic supporters of the concept. We have been delighted by the response with feedback welcoming the provision of real opportunities to improve working practices, reduce waste and improve productivity and profitability.’

The next ALSP will be held in Oxford from 21-23 April 2010. The residential rate for IOM members is £750 and £875 for non-members. Non-residential rates are £350 for IOM members and £475 for non-members. Further details of course content and registration from Membership Services, The Institute of Operations Management, 01536 740105, email: members@iomnet.org.uk

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‘Lean’ is defined as a production practice that considers the expenditure of resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer to be wasteful, and thus a target for elimination. In recent years Lean techniques have been increasingly adopted by manufacturers, retailers and supply chain managers.

The Institute of Operations Management (IOM) is the principal UK professional society for operations management in the manufacturing arena, service industries and the public sector. IOM recently became a membership body within The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) bringing UK supply chain professionals together to increase knowledge sharing, learning opportunities and professional excellence. The IOM was established in 1963, originally as two chapters of the then American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). From 1975 it functioned as an independent organisation called the British Production and Inventory Control Society (BPICS). It changed its name to The Institute of Operations Management (IOM) in 1996 and joined with The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT(UK) in 2007. In 2009 IOM became the International Associate for APICS in Great Britain. For more information about IOM visit iomnet.org.uk or for information about CILT, visit ciltuk.org.uk

For press information, contact: Leonie Edwards. Tel: +44 (0)1536 740143. Email: leonie.edwards@iomnet.org.uk

LEAN SKILLS – FAT RESULTS

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