Lean Essentials: Getting the Waste Out!


Taking waste and cost out of processes is no longer a luxury. How you do it is!

Learn the essential Lean techniques (without all the math!). Then apply them to an existing real process, identify the low hanging fruit, draft a desired state map and a simple action plan to close the gaps…..all in one day.

You will benefit from real process improvement that doesn’t absorb a lot of time and resources. This will position you and your organization for success.

Important Homework: We will have a case study; however if you wish you use your own process maps we can do that too!

Course Content

Learn the Lean principles
Understand how to facilitate a value stream map
Value stream map an ‘as is’ process
Analyze your process to identify value-added steps and areas of waste/cost to reduce or eliminate
Learn how to value stream map the ‘desired state’ process
Learn how to build a simple action plan to close the gaps between current state and desired state in a pragmatic and timely manner


Who Should Attend

People looking for a simple, pragmatic way to reduce wasted time and money in their processes should take this course.

Instructor Information

CatherineNeville

CatherineNeville