Introduction

The Lean Specialist Certification Programme is designed for professionals seeking to achieve operational excellence through a synergistic application of Lean and Theory of Constraints (TOC) methodologies. Recognizing the limitations of isolated approaches, this course presents a holistic framework for business optimization. Lean principles, renowned for waste elimination and flow enhancement, are strategically integrated with TOC’s focus on identifying and mitigating critical constraints.

In an era of unprecedented business complexity, this course provides a unique and comprehensive strategy for maximizing organizational throughput, minimizing lead times, and driving sustainable profitability. Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to transform their organizations into highly efficient, constraint-aware entities, capable of thriving in today’s competitive landscape.

Course Content

Course Fee

The course fee includes:

1. Examination Fee &

2. A Passing Certificate of Lean Specialist Certification Programme

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Module 1: Strategic Lean Management
(6.5-hour)

1.1 Lean Vision
1.2 Identify Improvement Opportunities
1.3 The Latest Strategy of Lean Improvement
1.4 Case Study
1.5 Why Lean + TOC
1.6 Case Example
1.7 Strategies to World-class Organization
1.8 Comparison of Different Approaches
1.9 Video Show
1.10 Managerial Decision Making for Lean Leaders

Module 2: Lean Transformation
(9-hour)

2.1 Introduction
2.2 Lean Transformation Process
2.3 Value Stream maps
2.4 Case Study
2.5 Evaluate the current situation
2.6 Identify areas of opportunity
2.7 Modify the existing process
2.8 Implement new Standard Work
2.9 Case Examples
2.10 Video Show

Module 3:Flow Management and Kanban System
(6.5-hour)

3.1 Concept of Flow Management
3.2 Ground Work and Preparation
3.3 One-piece Flow
3.4 Make Equipment Compact
3.5 Create U-shaped Manufacturing Cells
3.6 Video Show
3.7 Multi-process Operations
3.8 Training Multi-Process Workers
3.9 Synchronization
3.10 Case Study An Automotive Electrical Parts Factory
3.11 The Kanban System
3.12 Balance the Flow VS Balance the Load

Module 4: Elimination and Capacity Exploitation
(6.5-hour)

4.1 Why Wastes Occur?
4.2 7 Types of Wastes
4.3 How to Identify Wastes
4.4 How to Eliminate Wastes
4.5 Secrets for Not to Creating Wastes
4.6 Case Examples
4.7 5S’s and Its Deployment
4.8 Capacity Exploitation
4.9 Increase Capacity by Reducing Variations
4.10 Increase Profit by Rationalize Product Portfolio

Module 5: Leveling Techniques and Balance Flow Scheduling
(6.5-hour)

5.1 What is Level Production or Level Service
5.2 Lean Scheduling
5.3 Leveling Techniques
5.4 Balanced Flow Scheduling
5.5 Procedures for Changeover Improvement
5.6 Video Show
5.7 The Poke-Yoke System
5.8 Video Show
5.9 The Audit List
5.10 Examples

Module 6: Operations Improvement Techniques
(6.5-hour)

6.1 Overview of Standard Operations
6.2 How to Establish Standard Operations
6.3 Case Study
6.4 How to Improve Operations
6.5 Steps toward Jidoka
6.6 Total Productive Maintenance, TPM
6.7 Strategies for Zero Injury and Zero Accidents
6.8 Examples
6.9 A New Way for Production Management – Managing Time Buffer
6.10 A Case Study of Transfer Batch

Module 7: Lean Study Visit (Optional)

• Optional, all detail to be advised