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OEE Lean Training

OEE - accredited as first choice in Lean Service Training

OEE is the first training and operational improvement organisation in the UK able to issue internationally recognised Lean certificates externally verified for the service sector by meeting the exacting standards of the world renowned Cardiff Business School Lean Enterprise Research Centre (LERC).

How you could benefit from’s Lean Service Training

Individuals who successfully complete ’s structured Lean development programmes will receive an appropriate Lean qualification.  is accredited by LERC to assess and certify those individuals who pass the rigorous standards set and certifications constitute a recognised Lean qualification from Cardiff Business School.

Lean Training Available

The Lean Training Programme is flexibly structured to allow you to choose the route that suits you best. Introductory Lean Training is offered at two levels:

OEE’s Introduction to Lean Course – Accredited by Cardiff University’s Lean Enterprise Research Centre – Level 1A

Who should attend?

The course is targeted at staff at all levels who need to understand the concepts and be aware of Lean.  The Introduction to Lean course provides an excellent starting point for understanding Lean in the service sector.

Course overview

The Course Includes:

  •    History of Lean
  •    5 Key principles of Lean:
  •    Specifying Value
  •    Identifying the Value Stream
  •    Creating Flow
  •    Creating Pull
  •    Seeking Perfection
  •    Practical demonstration of Lean principles in        action
  •    Case Studies

What will you learn?

On completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Understand the 5 Key Principles of Lean and know where Lean can be applied to deliver business benefits and competitive advantage
  • Be able to communicate knowledgeably about Lean and how it could influence your business
  • Use learning to identify potential improvements in your operations

Duration

1 day

Cost

£250 excluding VAT

Qualification

Cardiff University's Lean Enterprise Research Centre's
Lean Competency System 1A Certificate

 

OEE’s Lean Foundations – Optional – Accreditation by Cardiff University’s Lean Enterprise Research Centre – Level 1A

Who should attend?

This course is aimed at people who will play an active role in Lean improvement projects, either as an engaged line manager or as a Lean specialist or internal consultant.  

Course overview

The Course Includes:

  • 7 Wastes
  • Capacity Planning
  • Lean Quality
  • Process Mapping
  • Process Standardisation, Standard Operations and User Guides
  • Team-based Problem Solving
  • Team Communications
  • Visual Management
  • Work Design
  • Workplace Management

What will you learn?

On completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Understand the 5 key principles of Lean and know where Lean can be applied to deliver business benefits and competitive advantage
  • Reconfigure your workplace to create a more productive and efficient environment
  • Identify waste in all areas of your business and know how to tackle it
  • Have a clear understanding of your anticipated work demand and the level of resource required to process it on time
  • Significantly improve the quality of your work output
  • Capture your current processes and create suitable documentation to ensure standardised work practices
  • Determine the root cause of problems that affect your work and put in place solutions  that permanently resolve the problem
  • Create visual management displays to improve communication and motivate staff
  • Design more efficient methods of processing your work to improve speed of delivery and reduce cost

Duration

3 day

Cost

£895 excluding VAT

Qualification

OEE Accreditation – Through examination OrOptional - Cardiff University's Lean Enterprise Research Centre's
Lean Competency System 1B  Certificate – Through examination and submission of mini project