Lean Training
Helping Companies Learn the Essentials of Implementing Lean
For successful implementation of Lean, Applied Performance offers training for an easier transition from your current state to a productive Lean state. We do this to equip your staff with the knowledge required to successfully apply Lean concepts and tools.
You and your staff will have access to our Lean training programs that provide understanding and practical knowledge for effective implementation of Lean theory and tools to increase your productivity. Each course will be customized to your specific need areas, and will be a combination of theory, hands-on simulation, and discussion.
Training Key Concepts
1. Theory
- Understanding Customer Value
- Flow and Pull importance
- How to achieve continuous improvement
- How Lean ideas combine for simple, more effective ways to deliver product and service on time, at high quality and effectively.
2. Simulations
- Lean is often best learned by doing
- Focus Lean main theories
- Understand wider impact how implementing Lean drives business performance forward
3. Discussions
- Centre around how Lean theory can be applied in your business
- Gain understanding of current constraints your company faces and how they can be systematically tackled
Typical Training Course Outline
1. White Belt
- 1-2 day overview, called Lean 101programs
- Best for all staff to be involved in this training
- Promotes communication and buy-in from all staff for new Lean processes
2. Yellow Belt
- 4 day introduction to Lean theory, tools and implementation
- Best for Team Leads and Company Influences; management level members
- Should include people who’s areas will be directly affected and should be people who will champion the new system
3. Green Belt
- 6 day introduction
- Includes delivery of 1-3 kaizen projects by the participants; very hands-on
- Typically involves 3 months of ongoing Lean Coaching
- Best for internal change agents – those who will make the change happen – to be involved
4. Black Belt
- Includes delivery of one major or 5 minor kaizen projects
- Allows programs to become sustainable and demonstrate continuous improvement
- Typically involves 6 months of ongoing Lean Coaching for best results
- Should have change leaders and agents active in this training
Note: We are able to offer training in Collaborative Supply Chain Development. To learn more, please contact 403-470-1659 or email info@appliedperformance.ca for details.
Solutions and Case Studies
Learning and unlearning in Lean Thinking