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CPD Course
Continuous Improvement with Lean
Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Continuous Improvement with Lean. Companies everywhere, no matter what their industry, can benefit from the principles of continuous improvement with Lean. Whether they adopt a very formal process or commit to something less structured, they can follow its principles and improve their bottom line by reducing wasted time and...
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Course Description
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Continuous Improvement with Lean.
Companies everywhere, no matter what their industry, can benefit from the principles of continuous improvement with Lean. Whether they adopt a very formal process or commit to something less structured, they can follow its principles and improve their bottom line by reducing wasted time and resources.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Build a clearer practical understanding of the key concepts and terminology in Continuous Improvement with Lean.
- Recognise how the topic affects real international trade, finance or risk decisions.
- Apply the course principles more confidently in relevant business situations.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for exporters, importers, logistics and supply-chain professionals, SME owners and international trade practitioners.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
Companies everywhere, no matter what their industry, can benefit from the principles of continuous improvement with Lean. Whether they adopt a very formal process or commit to something less structured, they can follow its principles and improve their bottom line by reducing wasted time and resources.
This course is designed for learners who have completed the pre-requisite Lean Process Improvement course, and perhaps have been involved in implementation of its principles in their workplace. It is the ideal next step along the path of learning and creating a workplace culture committed to continuous improvement.
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Describe what continuous improvement with Lean is all about.
- Explain the concepts of the continuous improvement cycle: Identify, Plan, Execute, and Review.
- Apply Lean continuous improvement concepts to a case study.
- Present ideas for continuous improvement.
Course Topics:
Session One: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
Session 2: Defining Continuous Improvement
- Definitions
- Continuous Improvement
- Pre-Assignment Review
- How Can Lean Help?
- Fully Adopted
- Four-Stage Cycle
- Making Connections
Session 3: Stage One – Identify Areas For Improvement
- Making It Valuable
- Test the Theory
Session 4: Stage Two – Create a Plan for Improvement
- Building the Plan
- Breaking Down the Steps
- Next Steps
- Where Are You At?
Session 5: Stage Three – Implement the Changes
- Taking the Lead
- Staying Focused
- Value Stream
Session 6: Stage Four – Review the Impact
- Remember to be Green with Lean
- Making Connections
- The Review Stage
- Checklist for Success
- The Three-Foot Circle
- Review in Progress
- Making Connections
Session 7: Test Driving
- Background Information
- Case Study, Part One
- Case Study, Part Two
- Identify Opportunities for Improvement
- Define the Process to Improve
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part One
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part Two
- Toolkit: Flow Charts, Part Three
- Toolkit: Ishikawa Diagrams
- Toolkit: SIPOC Diagrams, Part One
- Toolkit: SIPOC Diagrams, Part Two
- Toolkit: Value Stream Map, Part One
- Toolkit: Value Stream Map, Part Two
- Work on Your Plan
- Polish Your Plan
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Course pathway: eBSI Export Academy > Logistics & Supply Chain Management > Continuous Improvement with Lean
Explore more Logistics & Supply Chain Management training or return to the eBSI Export Academy.
Your questions, answered
Does the course include a certificate?
The course assessment leads to a downloadable digital PDF CPD Certificate of Completion. See the course description for the CPD credits awarded.
What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. It is the ongoing learning that helps you maintain and develop the knowledge and skills you use in your work. Courses, workshops and other learning activities can contribute to your CPD record.
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