- Not Just for Manufacturing Industry

The concept of Lean Management was developed in the early 1990s from studies of the Toyota Production System. It focuses on eliminating waste in processes, waste being anything that impedes the flow of product as it is being transformed in the value chain. Lean Management, to coin a phrase means 'getting product to where it is needed, when it is needed, in the quantity needed’. Quality problems, buffer stock, unreliable machines, inefficient process layout, all impede flow in the value chain. Lean Management uses a variety of tools focusing on the elimination or reduction of these issues.

This program is designed to give the participants a detailed knowledge of the key tools of Lean Management such that the participants will be in a position to help transform their organization into a leaner and more competitive enterprise. The program presents the concepts, tools and techniques involved in the practical application of Lean Management Tools using a series of easy to understand modules and exercises.

Objective

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Acquire concept, techniques and best practices of business process.
• Utilize comprehensive process to do the job better for less cost and increased profit; maximizing company our resources for long-term business survival.
• Learn the ability to do new things better thus avoiding the pitfalls of growth.
• Understand the concepts and implementation of doing lean by applying a working knowledge of 5S technique, JIT system and Kaizen applications.
• Create profit and value contribution by examining company wastes and reduce them.
• Discover the various tools for LEAN management for cost reduction applications.

Outline

Introduction to LEAN management

• What is LEAN management and technique?
• Principles of LEAN thinking
• Benefits of adopting LEAN management concepts

Just-In-Time (JIT) System

• JIT philosophy and its goals
• Value and Non-Value adding
• Ohno's 8 Wastes

5S Concepts in LEAN management

• Five S dimension of work place organization
• The five S movement

Importance of visual management

• Value Stream Management
• Value Steam Mapping (VSM) tool
• Stages in VSM

Kaizen in LEAN Application

• Kaizen principle and LEAN applications
• Developing the continuous improvement process

Who should attend

Targeted at executives, team members, managers, supervisors and other individuals who need an understanding and prepare them not only to participate as contributors to Lean projects, but also to start to address simple improvements in their own working area.

Methodology

A highly interactive workshop with case studies, LEAN-related games/activities, Q&A sessions and trainer-facilitated discussions.

Swing Goh's Profile

DISC Flow® Certified Trainer | Keynote Speaker | Life Coach | People Developer | Facilitator | Change Consultant | Infopreneur

Swing Goh is a Facilitator, Speaker, People Developer, and Courseware Designer with nearly 18 years of extensive experience in hands-on Engineering, Quality, Project Management (in the manufacturing industry), and Customer Service within multinational corporations and various industrial sectors. Her diverse skill set, resourcefulness, and innovative approach make her a highly effective and inspiring facilitator in adult learning.

Swing excels in working within multi-cultural and diverse environments, which enhances her ability to connect with and relate to professionals from different backgrounds. This skill has contributed significantly to her success as a facilitator.

She facilitates WSQ Employability Skills, Generic Manufacturing, and Service Excellence modules, along with customized programs. Her clients include AB Scitex, AMK Town Council, ASME, Broadcom, CHASSasia, Dialog Asia, Evergreen Shipping, Food Empire, Food Junction, Fu Yu Manufacturing, Hexon Technology, Home Team Academy, Jurong Port, K Box, Leonian Holdings, Makino Asia, Maybank, MINDEF, New Port Duty-Free, Oil States Industries, Singapore Power, Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd, Swiss Precision, and Wine Connection, among others. In addition to her facilitation work, Swing is actively involved in courseware development and consultancy, including conducting Training Needs Analysis for corporate clients.

Swing holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering Science (Engineering Management) and a Diploma in Quality Assurance Engineering. She is a professional coach in Transformative Coaching, an International Coach Federation (ICF) approved training program, and is IBM certified in AI and Design Thinking.