Master Lean Belt - Lean Transformation (10-day programme)

Master Lean Belt Programme

10-DAY MASTER LEAN BELT TIMETABLE

2008 Dates

Introduction

Our public certificated Master Lean Belt programmes are project-based incorporating a delegate project to be undertaken between the 3-day training blocks. Projects are selected by the delegate and their management in agreement with the course tutors prior to commencing the programme. Typical Master Lean Belt project areas concern implementation of waste reduction and simplification in specific priority process areas.

Course Content

Module One - Identifying Value & Mapping the Value Stream

Day One

• Introduction to Lean
• 5 Basic Principles
• Managing the Process Change
• Simulation Exercise

Day Two

• Tools and Techniques of Lean
• Value Mapping and Analysis of Process Waste (including 7 Wastes)
• Ergonomics and the organisation of the Workplace (5S’)
• Project Reviews

Day Three

• Constraints of Process
• Flow
• Business Risk Assessment and Management

Module 2 - Smoothing Process Flow to meet Customer Requirments

Day Four

• Customer Requirements
• Identification of Bottle Necks and Prohibitors to Process Flow
• Introduction to Theory of Constraints

Day Five

• Visual Controls
• Process Measurement
• Management

Day Six

• Cultural Change and Dealing with Resistance
• Project Reviews

Module 3 - Continuous Improvement and Pursuit of Perfection

Day Seven

• Burning in the Gains
• Tools and Techniques to sustain the improvements
• Organisational Development

Day Eight

• Leadership and Role Model Behaviours for Master Lean Belts

Day Nine

• Relationships to Six Sigma
• Quality Management Systems Models and
• Supply Chain Development Models
• Project Review

Module 4 - Project Presentation, Assessment and Certification

 

Day Ten

• Review
• Presentation and Assessment of Projects

 

 

Course fees per delegate

one delegate: £2,600 + VAT

two delegates: £2,350 + VAT

three or more delegates: £2,100 + VAT

Reduced rates are for delegates attending the same programme

Included in the programme costs are delegates’ notes and facilities, lunches and refreshments during the courses plus a one-day company consultancy familiarisation visit, ongoing project supervision and project assessment and certification by Professor Bendell and colleagues for successful participants. Courses are non-residential, however, local accommodation can be arranged on request.

Dates for 2008

Master Lean Belt - Lean Transformation in Service and Manufacturing Industries (10-Day Programme)

6 - 8 May and 20-22 May and 10-12 Jun and 4 July 2008

or

29-31 Oct and 19-21 Nov and 03-05 Dec and 12 Dec 2008

Venue

All courses are normally held at Charnwood House, near Nottingham.