An Introduction to Lean-Six Sigma Process Improvement Workshop Melbourne

Powerful and engaging tools for workplace improvement

A knowledge of the practical application of Lean Six-Sigma tools and methods is a powerful way to create agile, innovative and highly productive teams. This interactive and practical workshop provides the core knowledge using practical exercises and simulations to demonstrate key concepts and the practical application of tools and methods that for part of the lean toolbox. The workshop provides a framework that can be directly applied in the workplace.

Participants in this workshop will be able to:

• Implement 5S and Visual Workplace methods to create a clean and productive workplace environment.
• Establish regular team stand-up (toolbox) meetings that focus on KPIs and problem solving.
• Recognise workplace waste and apply countermeasures.
• Create value stream maps their processes and identify improvident opportunities.
• Complete project plans using A3 project charter template based on DMAIC principles.
• Execute improvement projects with measurable outcomes.

The workshop is available in both one and two day versions and progresses through four main themes:

Detailed Workshop Agenda

Origins & Relevance of Lean and Six Sigma

The Lean Principles

Understanding Value Creation

• The Voice of the Customer (VOC)
• Mapping The Value Stream
• Creating Flow
• Establishing Pull Systems
• Pursuing Perfection

Learning to See

• Understanding and Minimising Workplace Waste
• Classifications of Waste (Muda)
• Causes and countermeasures

A Model for Highly Productive Organisations

Foundations

• Visualisation of Purpose & Toolbox Meetings
• Value Stream Mapping
• 5S, Layout & Visual Workplace Management

Flexibility

• Creating a workplace that can quickly adapt to changing customer demand

Work Flow and Pull Systems

• Reducing bottlenecks and shortening lead times

Standardisation

• Establishing the ‘best way’ for tasks to be done

Quality

• Identifying root cause of problems and implementing preventative actions

Kaizen

Creating a culture of continuous improvement by engaging teams to solve problems and improve processes

A Framework for implementing improvements

• Prioritising projects
• Using DMAIC to plan projects
• A3 reporting

Recommendations

We recommend that this workshop is delivered as part of a series including:

• Lean Leadership
• 5S and Visual Workplace Management
• An Introduction to Value Stream Mapping

For more information, contact us here or call our team on 03 8288 2530.