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Lean Six Sigma for Leaders

Leverage Lean Management to increase profit margin and improve mfg supply chain efficiency

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Experienced leader who loves bringing the best out of people, building high efficiency teams, tackling new challenges and driving growth and performance. Balances long term strategic thinking and planning with shorter term execution and results.

Overview

Unlock the key to elevated success with our Lean Management Workshop. In this dynamic program, we empower leaders with essential insights into lean principles, igniting a transformation in profit margins, productivity, and manufacturing supply chain efficiency. Through engaging sessions and real-world examples, participants will discover the power of streamlined processes, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. Equip your leadership team with the tools they need to drive lasting financial growth and operational excellence. Join us and embark on the journey to maximize your organization's potential through lean thinking.

Service Details

240 minutes
5-25 participants
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Key Topics

1
Introduction to Lean Thinking
Understand the foundational concepts of lean management, its origins, and its core principles of waste reduction, value creation, and continuous improvement.
2
Streamlined Processes
Explore the art of process optimization by identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, redundancies, and inefficiencies in workflows, leading to increased productivity and reduced costs.
3
Waste Minimization
Delve into the different types of waste that can plague operations, such as overproduction, defects, waiting time, and more. Learn strategies to minimize waste and enhance resource utilization.
4
Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
Discover the power of small, incremental changes that drive ongoing enhancement. Explore the Kaizen philosophy and methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
5
Supply Chain Excellence
Learn how lean principles can be applied to the manufacturing supply chain, optimizing inventory management, lead times, and responsiveness. Explore techniques to enhance coordination and collaboration among supply chain partners.

Agenda

Foundations of Lean Thinking
Introduction to Lean Management: Principles and Benefits
Historical Overview: Evolution of Lean Concepts
Value Stream Mapping: Identifying Value and Eliminating Waste
Process Optimization and Waste Reduction
Streamlined Processes: Principles and Techniques
Identifying Bottlenecks and Inefficiencies
Group Activity
Process Mapping and Waste Identification
Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
The Philosophy of Kaizen: Small Changes, Big Impact
PDCA Cycle
Plan, Do, Check, Act
Implementing Kaizen in Daily Work
Practical Approaches
Minimizing Waste and Maximizing Value
Types of Waste
Overproduction, Waiting, Defects, and More
Lean Tools and Techniques for Waste Elimination
Case Study
Applying Waste Reduction Strategies
Lean Supply Chain Management
Lean in the Supply Chain
Concepts and Principles
Inventory Optimization and Just-In-Time (JIT) Practices
Collaborative Supply Chain Management for Efficiency
Creating a Lean Culture
Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Leadership's Role in Driving Lean Transformation
Group Exercise
Designing an Action Plan for Lean Implementation
Sustaining Lean Practices
Monitoring and Measuring Lean Progress
Overcoming Challenges in Lean Implementation
Workshop Conclusion: Certificates and Next Steps

About Ami Rajpurkar

Experienced leader who loves bringing the best out of people, building high efficiency teams, tackling new challenges and driving growth and performance. Balances long term strategic thinking and planning with shorter term execution and results.
Work History
Smith & Nephew
Vice President, Global Operations Strategy & Transformation
GE Healthcare
  • Senior Director, Service Business Operations
  • Director of Product Management
  • QA Director - Manufacturing, Services, Ops, & L6S
  • Senior Lean Leader
  • Black Belt/Lean Leader
Abbott
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Manager
Credentials
  • ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt
  • ITIL IT Service Management
  • Agile Software Scrum Master
  • AAMI certified | ISO 13485 trained
  • MBA, Marketing | Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
  • BS, Microbiology | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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