- Basic understanding of current workflows and processes within their department
Audience
- General management
- Functional management and leadership
- Supervisors and coordinators
- Staff across departments
Lean Management is a systematic approach to improving efficiency, reducing waste, and maximizing value within an organization. It focuses on creating more value for customers with fewer resources by optimizing processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Lean 5S is a workplace organization method derived from Lean Management. It aims to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity by organizing workspaces.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level supervisors and coordinators who wish to learn and implement Lean Management and Lean 5S methodologies to improve efficiency and organization in their daily operations.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of Lean Management and the 5S methodology.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency and waste reduction in various business functions.
- Learn to adapt and apply Lean principles to diverse roles and educational levels.
- Develop actionable plans for implementing Lean culture in specific departments.
- Foster leadership and collaboration for successful Lean integration.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Introduction to Lean Management
- Definition of Lean Management
- Benefits and challenges of Lean implementation
- Core Lean concepts: Value, waste, and flow
Customizing Lean for Business Functions
- Applying Lean in finance (e.g., process efficiency, error reduction)
- Lean in sales (e.g., improving lead conversion, customer engagement)
- Lean in warehousing (e.g., inventory management, reducing idle time)
Lean Culture and Leadership
- Role of leadership in Lean adoption
- Creating a culture of continuous improvement
- Case studies: Success stories of Lean in various industries
Introduction to 5S
- What is 5S?
- Benefits of 5S in the workplace
- The 5 steps: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Application of 5S by Department
- Finance: Digital organization, reducing errors in document flow
- Sales: Streamlining client interactions, CRM optimization
- Warehousing: Inventory arrangement, labeling, and retrieval efficiency
- Operations: Clean and safe workspaces, visual management
Sustaining 5S Practices
- Monitoring and evaluation tools
- Developing a habit of discipline
- Setting benchmarks for improvement
Aligning Lean Strategies with Organizational Goals
- Setting realistic Lean goals for each department
- KPI development and tracking progress
Training by Role
- General Management: Vision, strategy alignment, and long-term planning
- Functional Leaders: Managing Lean projects and empowering teams
- Supervisors and Coordinators: Daily execution and team coordination
Overcoming Barriers to Lean Adoption
- Resistance to change: Strategies to overcome it
- Continuous learning and improvement plans
Summary and Next Steps