1. Introduction to Lean Thinking

€25.00

September 4th, 2024
4:00 to 6:00 PM Central European Time

Lean thinking focuses on the persistent pursuit of value creation. It strives to optimise processes by eliminating waste and engaging employees for collaborative problem solving. It was originally developed by Toyota / in the Toyota Production System (TPS) and has since spread to various industries and organisations worldwide impacting not only manufacturing companies, but also services organisations and governments.

This first masterclass will provide the foundations of lean thinking, a philosophy that has propelled organisations around the world towards operational excellence. This involves eliminating waste in the form of unnecessary costs, wasted time, overproduction or errors.

Participants will learn the different waste typologies, be exposed to key lean terminology and lean practices which look forward to improving processes performance.

The following topics will be covered:

Introduce the DARE2Transform approach
Understand Lean Thinking: key definitions, principles, benefits and challenges
Provide some highlights about the evolution of lean
Introduce the Nemoto model and the 8 types of wastes
Learn key lean tools: Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why´s and A3 Thinking
Be inspired from SNAM (Italy) and Shu Powders (South Africa), two Lean Diamonds who will share their lean transformation journeys
Q&A Session with speakers

S P E A K E R S

Dr. Myrna Flores
CEO
Lean Analytics Association
Switzerland

Enrique Espino Barros
Lean Expert
Lean Analytics Association
México

Dr. Zehra Canan Araci
Professor
University of Sharjah
UAE

Carlo Reale
Lean Expert
SNAM
Italy

Derosha Moodlier
Lean Champion
Shu Powders
South Africa

1. Introduction to Lean Thinking

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