Lean Leader Course Outline

Introduction to the Lean Leader Programme

Lean Definition and Its Latest development

The Challenges of Traditional Lean Implementation

The New Approach of Lean Management

The Innovative Way of Improving Business Performance

Selection of Improvement Projects

Project charter

Lean Transformation Process

Evaluate the current situation

  • Value Stream Map – Current State
    • Case Example
  • Standard Worksheet – Map the work place
  • Observation Sheet – collecting process metrics
  • Work Balanced Chart – Calculate Takt time and standard manpower

Case Study

Identify areas of opportunity

  • Managing Variations
  • Simulation Game
  • Identify and Manage Constraints
    • Video
  • Eliminate 8 Wastes
    • Exercise
  • Setup Reduction (SMED)

Modify the existing process

  • Value Stream Map – Future State
    • Case Study
  • Mistake Proofing (Poke Yoke)
    • Case Examples

Substantiate and enumerate improvements

  • Kanban
    • Case Examples
  • 5S
    • Exercise
  • Kaizen Event

Implement new Standard Work

  • New Standard Work

System Improvement Case Examples