Gaining Some Knowledge On Lean Training

By Author: Salvatore Andrea
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There are several sales training courses available. But, none is as effective like the lean training. Lean concept is useful in reducing wastage in companies and warehouses. As a result, a lot of money is saved from getting invested. Lean tools are used by every major organization from different parts of the world. After all, lean tools are successful in improvised customer satisfaction and effective waste management.

Have a detailed look at the lean training course and what it covers mainly:

Course objectives

Introducing the Lean concept
A brief explanation on the associated tools
Examining the major advantages of Lean through simulation and practical training
Understanding the possibility options associated with potential savings
Defining every necessary step required for implementing Lean in a company
Connection of Lean with 6-Sigma

There will be a major focusing on the 7 waste management systems, ...
... namely Takt time, SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Value Stream Mapping, 5S and Visual Management, Kanbans, Error Proofing, Andon Signals, One piece flow, Standardized work, and Production control.

Introductory Lean training course has duration of 1 day. The training cost is around £350. The training is also available online. There are three type of lean course available: overview cum awareness, 7 wastes, and 5S visual management course.

Lean overview course has time duration of 10 hours. It will cost £240 plus tax.
Lean 7 wastes course has time duration of 3 hours. It will cost £120 plus tax.
Lean 5S visual management course has time duration of 10 hours. It will cost £350 plus tax.

For online training, a personal computer with high speed internet connection is required. The PC should have internet explorer version 6 or higher, a suitable PDF reader, adobe Flash player, and Microsoft Office 2000 or higher version installed.