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Course Overview

Lean manufacturing emphasizes creating more value with fewer resources by reducing waste and improving process efficiency. When combined with systematic process optimization, organizations can achieve higher productivity, better quality, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

This course covers lean principles, process mapping, waste elimination, Six Sigma integration, and advanced optimization frameworks. Participants will gain hands-on experience applying lean tools and continuous improvement techniques across manufacturing and service environments.

At EuroQuest International Training, the course integrates real-world case studies, simulations, and practical exercises to ensure participants can apply lean and optimization strategies effectively.

Key Benefits of Attending

• Master lean manufacturing principles and tools

• Identify and eliminate waste across operations

• Apply process optimization for efficiency and quality

• Strengthen continuous improvement culture

• Enhance competitiveness through operational excellence

Why Attend

This course empowers professionals to lead lean transformation initiatives, ensuring sustainable efficiency, cost reduction, and improved organizational performance.

Course Methodology

• Expert-led lectures on lean and process frameworks

• Hands-on labs with process mapping and simulation tools

• Case studies of global lean manufacturing success

• Group workshops on continuous improvement projects

• Interactive exercises on workflow optimization

Course Objectives

By the end of this ten-day training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand lean manufacturing concepts and principles

• Conduct process mapping and identify inefficiencies

• Apply the 5S framework and waste elimination tools

• Integrate lean with Six Sigma for continuous improvement

• Optimize workflows using process redesign techniques

• Measure productivity improvements with KPIs

• Strengthen safety, quality, and compliance practices

• Lead cultural change towards lean transformation

• Apply digital tools to monitor and optimize processes

• Align lean strategies with corporate objectives

• Ensure sustainability of productivity gains

• Build a roadmap for ongoing operational excellence

Target Audience

• Manufacturing and operations managers

• Industrial and process engineers

• Continuous improvement and lean specialists

• Supply chain and logistics professionals

• Executives overseeing production and operations

Target Competencies

• Lean manufacturing application

• Process optimization and workflow redesign

• Waste elimination and efficiency improvement

• Six Sigma and quality management integration

• Productivity measurement and monitoring

• Change and cultural transformation leadership

• Sustainable continuous improvement strategies

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Optimization

• History and principles of lean

• Core concepts of process optimization

• Benefits and challenges of lean adoption

• Global case studies

Unit 2: Value Stream Mapping and Process Analysis

• Mapping workflows and processes

• Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies

• Value-added vs non-value-added activities

• Hands-on lab: creating value stream maps

Unit 3: Waste Elimination Techniques

• The seven wastes in lean manufacturing

• 5S methodology and workplace organization

• Kaizen and continuous improvement practices

• Case studies of waste reduction

Unit 4: Process Redesign and Optimization

• Process re-engineering frameworks

• Workflow optimization strategies

• Tools for analyzing and improving processes

• Simulation exercises on process redesign

Unit 5: Lean Tools and Techniques

• Kanban and just-in-time systems

• Standard work and visual management

• SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies)

• Practical exercises with lean tools

Unit 6: Quality and Six Sigma Integration

• Principles of Six Sigma and DMAIC

• Statistical process control (SPC)

• Reducing defects and variability

• Combining lean and Six Sigma for excellence

Unit 7: Technology and Automation in Lean Operations

• Role of IoT and digital tools in lean systems

• Automation for process improvement

• Digital dashboards and KPI monitoring

• Case studies of smart lean factories

Unit 8: Supply Chain and Lean Logistics

• Lean principles in supply chain management

• Inventory reduction strategies

• Just-in-time and pull systems

• End-to-end supply chain optimization

Unit 9: Safety, Compliance, and Sustainability

• Ensuring safety in lean workplaces

• Environmental sustainability in lean practices

• Regulatory compliance in process optimization

• Balancing efficiency with responsibility

Unit 10: Change Management in Lean Transformation

• Building a culture of continuous improvement

• Overcoming resistance to lean initiatives

• Employee engagement and empowerment

• Leadership skills for lean transformation

Unit 11: Measuring and Monitoring Performance

• Productivity and efficiency KPIs

• Benchmarking against industry best practices

• Continuous monitoring and reporting

• Tools for sustaining improvements

Unit 12: Capstone Lean and Optimization Project

• Group-based lean improvement simulation

• Designing a process optimization strategy

• Presenting solutions to stakeholders

• Action plan for organizational application

Closing Call to Action

Join this ten-day training course to master lean manufacturing and process optimization, empowering your organization to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and achieve sustainable excellence.