The course introduces to an advanced level the knowledge of the Lean process improvement methodology. The basic tools and techniques are approached in detail, with an emphasis on the analysis of waste, the value of activities and the time in the process. Participants will be able to lead improvement projects, using a structured 5-step model.
The course is aimed at people who are involved in process improvement actions using Lean methodology.
Secondary / higher education, English, working with MS Office: Excel & PowerPoint - intermediate level.
PowerPoint presentation materials, templates for creating and presenting Lean projects, other support materials, techniques designed to facilitate interactivity, exercises, case studies, individual and group activities will be used.
INTRODUCTION
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MATURITY MODEL (CIMM)
U1. WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE
E1. Continuous Improvement
E2. Customer value (VOC & CTQ)
U2. Policy development and deployment
E1. Policy development
E2. Policy deployment
E3. Competence development
U3. Project Management
E1. Managing a project
E2. Process Improvement Roadmaps
U4. Creating a solid foundation
E1. Professional Work Environment
E2. Standardized work
E3. Quality Management
U5. LEVEL II – CREATING A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CULTURE
1. Visual management
E2. Performance management
E3. Basic Quality tools
U6. LEVEL III – CREATING STABLE AND EFFICIENT PROCESSES
DEFINE
E1. Process Mapping
MEASURE
E2. Performance metrics
E3. Basic statistics
ANALYZE
E4. Value Stream analysis
IMPROVE
E5. Reducing Muda (Waste)
E6. Reducing Muri (Overburden)
E7. Reducing Mura (Unevenness)
E8. Value Stream Improvement
CONTROL
E9. Process and Quality control
E10. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
