Lean Foundations Workshop

Struggling with bottlenecks, rework, or wasted time in your processes? You’re not alone; process inefficiencies cost companies up to 30% of their revenue each year. The Lean Foundations Workshop gives you the tools to change that. In just two days, you’ll go beyond theory and dive into real-world Lean techniques through an immersive Kaizen simulation. You’ll learn how to identify the root causes of inefficiency, eliminate waste, and boost the flow of value across any process, whether in operations, manufacturing, healthcare, or office workflows. Led by expert instructors, this hands-on workshop introduces powerful tools like 5S, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis. You’ll leave with a practical Lean toolkit and a customized action plan to start improving processes immediately. Plus, you’ll earn 19.5 PDUs to help maintain your professional credentials.

Course Details

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$1,195.00

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Course Overview

After completing this course, participants will be able to define value from the customer’s perspective, map value streams, quantify flow, and remove waste using proven Lean tools and behaviors. Graduates return ready to facilitate improvements, sustain gains, and build momentum for a Lean culture. Explain Lean principles and distinguish value-add vs. non–value-add work Create current- and future-state value stream maps to visualize flow Measure and interpret takt time, cycle time, lead time, WIP, and throughput Identify and reduce the eight wastes (muda), using 5 Whys and cause-and-effect Apply 5S, visual management, standard work, and basic Kanban/WIP limits Plan and facilitate a focused Kaizen/PDCA improvement effort and sustain results

No formal prerequisites Familiarity with your organization’s processes and metrics is helpful

Module 1: Lean Principles & Mindset

Origins of Lean and the Toyota Production System
Customer value vs. non–value-add work
The eight wastes (muda) and waste-walk techniques
Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile—where each fits

Module 2: Mapping the Value Stream & Core Metrics

Process mapping vs. value stream mapping (VSM)
Current-state vs. future-state design
Takt time, cycle time, lead time, WIP, and bottlenecks
Introduction to Little’s Law and flow efficiency

Module 3: Finding & Eliminating Waste

Gemba walks and structured observation
Root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone)
Quick wins, prioritization, and impact–effort grids
Changeover basics (SMED-lite concepts)

Module 4: Flow, Pull, and Work Design

Batch size, flow, and line balancing
Kanban signals and setting WIP limits
Standard work and visual work instructions
Level loading (heijunka) fundamentals

Module 5: Quality at the Source & Visual Management

Error-proofing (poka-yoke) and andon
5S and workplace organization
Daily huddles and tiered escalation
Visual controls and performance boards

Module 6: Kaizen & Sustainment

PDCA and A3 problem solving
Planning and running a Kaizen event
Control plans and sustaining gains
Coaching behaviors and change adoption

Module 7: Measuring Results & Roadmap

Selecting KPIs (lead time, throughput, FTQ, OEE overview)
Baselines, dashboards, and review cadence
Before/after storytelling and benefits tracking
30/60/90-day improvement roadmap

Class Dates & Times


06/15/2026 - 06/16/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00
07/27/2026 - 07/28/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00
09/08/2026 - 09/09/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00
10/19/2026 - 10/20/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00
11/30/2026 - 12/01/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 CST Enroll Now $1,195.00

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