Converting non-productive time into customer-focused, productive time enables any organization to grow revenue faster than cost. This course prepares participants to implement tools of the waste-minimizing Lean problem-solving methodology, resulting in lower costs, increased customer satisfaction, better on-time performance, and higher quality. Candidates will learn how to craft a data-driven business case built on root cause analysis to support process improvement recommendations.
Specific Lean concepts and tools covered include:
All sessions are packed with a mix of theory and practice, incorporating a Kaizen simulation, building a value stream map, and other hands-on activities. The program emphasizes how Lean concepts and tools work together, and why each is important. Candidates hear real examples of challenges faced during Lean implementation. They learn about the importance of using metrics to measure improvements.
The final session includes a complete program review and project progress report-out.
Certification requires passing a final exam and completing a successful Lean project at the candidate’s place of work or a qualified host company/organization (candidate must secure arrangements). Successful projects require access to relevant personnel and data.
Hours: 33.5
* Note: A CLP Plus version includes an additional four hours of one-on-one coaching. Our experience indicates that project success correlates with the level of internal expertise and support. Extra hours are invaluable to candidates who may lack internal support and/or guidance within their organizations. Coaching may take place at your location or another venue.
Highly motivated individuals serving in a range of positions at any type of organization, from shop-floor employees to executives
September 29, 2020 to March 11, 2021
6 to 9 p.m.
As a Certified Lean Professional and activity-based cost management expert, Julie helps all types of organizations improve their business performance and profitability. She does so through a variety of means: diagnosing and solving problems, guiding leaders toward specifying and quantifying previously unstated goals and objectives, cultivating the identification of priorities and related metrics, and inspiring clients to see their work with a fresh perspective. Julie’s agility and flexible approach enables her to apply business concepts in a creative way that meets unique customer needs.
Each learner will have their own table spaced at least 6 feet apart from the next. Dinner will be individually bagged/plated. Learners are expected to arrive wearing a face covering. Before arriving, they need to complete an online attestation that they have not experienced COVID-19 symptoms in the last 10 days, tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in the past 10 days, had contact with a confirmed/suspected COVID-19 case in the past 14 days, or traveled to a place on New York's designated state list in the past 14 days.
Another session may be scheduled if there is enough demand. Contact Gary Simon at ggsimon@buffalo.edu if interested.