1- Introduction

– Cynefin Framework: when Lean is better than other methodologies
– Push x Pulled x Hybrid Systems: Advantages and Disadvantages
– Lean & TPM (Total Productive Management): Synergies
– Lean Thinking: Kaizen mindset
– Exercise/simulation applications

2- Lean Strategic Planning

– Introduction to strategic planning
– Hoshin Kanri x Other Methodologies (example: BSC)
– Catchball
– X Matrix
– Deploying the goals: strategical, tactical and operational levels
– Exercise/simulation applications

3- Value stream: current state

– Advanced symbols
– Mapping the value stream in an environment of high complexity: high variation of products and/or high value
– Mapping the stream value in virtual environments
– Bullwhip effect
– Efficiency x Effectiveness & Forms of measurement
– Determination of costs in value streams
– Exercise/simulation applications

4- Value stream: future state

– Stability of processes
– Leveling of streams: Heijunka
– Jidoka and Autonomation
– Balancing of the workload: Yamazumi chart
– One piece flow
– Pull systems/Kanban
– Milk Run
– Quick setup
– Work Cells
– Layout Lean
– Exercise/simulation applications

5- Sustainability

– Building a Lean Management System: Roadmap
– Change management
– Stakeholder management
– Lean Audits
– Lean and Agile
– Lean and Industry 4.0
– Exercise/simulation applications

6- Evaluation