Executive Short Course- Principles of Lean Thinking

Introduction

Enhanced and improved, this 10 day course (delivered in two blocks of 5 days) covers the fundamentals of lean thinking, structured around core 'lean principles'.  It provides an in-depth appreciation of the lean philosophy and principles and good working knowledge of key lean implementation tools. Participants should gain a deeper understanding of the issues from networking with experienced researchers, practitioners and fellow lean-minded participants. It is delivered by LERC's experienced research and teaching staff, as well as LERC associates. The delivery approach is varied, with a focus on participation, discussion, interaction  - the latter through the use of case studies, exercises, simulations.The course is built around the notion that lean thinking is about 'purpose + process + people' (ref Womack, Hines) and the course topics relate to these themes.

Suitability

The course is suitable for managers in operations, production, logistics and supply chain roles with some prior knowledge and experience of lean. It is suitable for those involved with developing and implementing lean oriented strategies and programmes and has a manufacturing bias, though it can be suitable for those in other sectors who are able to 'translate' principles and techniques to their particular context.

2012 Dates & Availability

Week 1 - 18th-22nd June & Week 2 - 09th-13th July

Week 1 - 01st-05th October & Week 2 - 12th-16th November

Availability (as at November 25th, 2011): places available on all courses

Registration

Download a  Registration Form, or visit our online shop (where you can pay by card or request an invoice).

NOTE:  If courses are full you can contact LERC to be placed on the reserve list, as there may be cancellations.

Fee

£2,700. Note: excludes accommodation and evening meal costs

Location

Novotel, Cardiff

Timetable

Week 1

Day 1: Understanding the System; Lean Thinking & System Thinking
Key Topics Covered: Philosophy, History, Evolution, Systems Thinking

Day 2: am -  Customer Relationship Management and Continuous Innovation. The Customer, Lean Innovation & Design. pm -   Building in Quality
Key Topics Covered: Understanding the customer, Systematic Innovation, NPI, Lean Design

Day 3: Deploying Lean; Introduction to Strategy Deployment, Introduction to Flow Accounting
Key Topics Covered: Strategy deployment concepts, Lean accounting concepts

Day 4: Measuring Performance; Measures

Day 5: The Lean Change & Management Process In-house assessment work; Leadership & Change Management

Week 2

Day 6: What & How to Map; Mapping & Value Streams
Key Topics Covered: Integrated case

Day 7: Organising for Lean; Lean for Support Functions, TPM
Key Topics Covered: Administrative Lean, Lean for Support Functions, Lean HR, Manager blocks, Introduction to TPM

Day 8: am. Improving & Stabilising Operations & TWI; Standard Work & Problem Solving, 
pm. Creating Internal Flow; Scheduling & Capacity Management
Key Topics Covered: Standard Work, Problem solving, Systems exercises, Flow concepts, Scheduling, Capacity Management, Heijunka, Kanban

Day 9: Creating Internal Flow Continued; Scheduling & Capacity Management
Key Topics Covered: Flow concepts. Scheduling, Capacity Management, Heijunka, Kanban

Day 10: Creating External Flow; Supply Chain Management
Key Topics Covered: Supply Chain Management concepts