COURSE OVERVIEW:

Lean Thinking: Waste Elimination Foundations is a fundamental course designed to introduce the core principles of the Lean philosophy to a broad audience. Based on the legendary Toyota Production System, Lean Thinking is about doing more with less: less human effort, less equipment, less time, and less space, while coming closer to providing customers exactly what they want. This course shifts the focus from "working harder" to "working smarter" by teaching participants how to see and eliminate activities that do not add value.

The scope of this training involves a deep exploration of the five Lean principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection. Participants will learn how to view their daily tasks through the lens of a customer, identifying which activities truly create value and which are merely "waste." The curriculum provides a common language and a set of simple, powerful tools that can be applied immediately in any work environment, from a factory floor to a modern office or hospital.

Coverage includes the detailed identification of the "Eight Wastes," the 5S workplace organization method, and the basics of Visual Management. Attendees will learn how to map a simple process and recognize the bottlenecks that prevent smooth flow. By the end of this course, participants will have a "Lean mindset," enabling them to continuously identify improvement opportunities and contribute to a more efficient, productive, and less stressful work environment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the history and core philosophy of Lean Thinking.
• Define "Value" from the perspective of the customer.
• Identify the Eight Wastes (DOWNTIME) in any process.
• Describe the 5 Lean Principles for operational excellence.
• Understand the concept of "Flow" and how to reduce bottlenecks.
• Explain "Pull" systems vs. traditional "Push" systems.
• Apply the 5S method to organize their immediate workspace.
• Use Visual Management to make problems visible instantly.
• Describe the importance of Standard Work for consistency.
• Identify "Non-Value Added" activities in their daily routines.
• Understand the role of Kaizen in continuous improvement.
• Contribute effectively to Lean initiatives within their organization.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Frontline Employees, Team Leaders, Administrative Support, New Hires, and anyone interested in improving their daily efficiency and productivity.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.