(MC) LEAN MANUFACTURING
Course Introduction
Lean Manufacturing is a proven production approach focused on maximizing productivity while minimizing waste. Anything that doesn’t add value for the customer is considered waste.
Widely applied in manufacturing, healthcare, software, and service industries, Lean principles have transformed operations worldwide by creating more efficient and value-driven processes.
Objectives
- Cultivate employee understanding and involvement in Continuous Improvement.
- Identify and eliminate non-value-added (hidden) waste.
- Apply tools and techniques to reduce waste and improve workflow.
- Learn the 8 Types of Waste in Lean Manufacturing (TIMWOOD + N).
Who Should Attend
- Engineers
- Supervisors
- Technicians
Lessons Module
Day 1 – Introduction & Principles
- Course objectives & introductions
- What is waste? Why eliminating waste matters
- Overview of Lean Management: objectives & benefits
- Lean principles (5 principles explained)
- 8 Types of Waste: Defects, Waiting, Overproduction, Excess Processing, Inventory, Transportation, Movement, Non-Utilized Talent (TIMWOOD + N)
- Lean Management tools & applications
- Benefits of Lean problem-solving
Day 2 – Understanding Waste
- Recap & snapshot summary of Day 1
- Detailed exploration of each waste type:
- Defects
- Waiting
- Overproduction
- Excess Processing
- Excess Inventory
- Transportation
- Movement
- Non-Utilized Talent
Day 3 – Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
- Kaizen philosophy – “Change for the Better”
- Hands-on Kaizen activities to eliminate non-value-added processes
- Case Study: Applying Lean to real workplace scenarios
- Group presentations & feedback
Benefits
- Reduce waste & costs
- Increase efficiency & productivity
- Improve workflow & ergonomics
- Engage employees in continuous improvement
- 3 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Classroom training
- Workshops & exercises
- Role play & case studies
- Group discussions
