The training and coaching activity can be tailored to suit individual company needs. These tools could be any of but not limited to the following:

• Basic principles of lean management 

• Hoshin Kanri and policy deployment (setting business vision and mission)

• Value Stream Mapping (identifying capability and capacity)

• Standard work (for processes, operators, and leaders)

• Visual management (creating lagging and leading Key Performance Indicators)

• Problem identifying and solving, (Practical Problem Solving)

• Waste identification and reduction tools (OEE, SMED, TQM, TPS, 5S, etc.)

• Theory of Constraints (TOC)

• TWI training (Job Instruction, Job Methods, Job Relations)

• Pull systems (Kanban, Supermarkets, FIFO, etc.)

• Kaizen (People involvement)

• Management Development (auditing, process confirmation, situational management)

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We created a modular lean skills improvement program accredited by the Ulster Business School. This program at NVQ 3 and 4 levels have a theory and practical project elements and is deployed over 1 and 2 years.

 

The content includes:

• Introduction to Lean Management

• Functional Excellence

• Standard Work

• Problem Solving

• Process Capability

• Business Transformation

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After completion of the training and coaching mentioned above the recipient will have a detailed working knowledge of the activity. They will be able to do and teach.