Lean Quality Management Training Course

• Instructor: ProjectX
• Lectures: 3
• Duration: 3 days

📚 Course Objective

By the end of this 3-day course, participants will:

1. Understand the principles and core concepts of Lean Quality Management.
2. Learn how to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and enhance efficiency.
3. Develop skills in applying Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
4. Master quality improvement frameworks like Six Sigma and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act).
5. Apply Lean principles to create a culture of continuous improvement in organizations.

🛠️ Teaching Methods

• Interactive Lectures: Core Lean and quality management principles.
• Workshops: Practical exercises using Lean tools and methodologies.
• Case Studies: Analysis of successful Lean Quality Management initiatives.
• Role-Play: Simulated problem-solving and team collaboration scenarios.
• Group Projects: Develop and present a Lean improvement plan.

📑 Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Lean Quality Management

• The origins and principles of Lean Management.
• Understanding the 7 Wastes (Muda) and their impact on quality.
• Introduction to Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• The role of leadership in Lean Quality initiatives.
• Workshop: Identify and eliminate waste in a sample process.

Day 2: Tools and Techniques for Lean Quality Improvement

• Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle for continuous improvement.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Fishbone Diagram.
• Quality management frameworks: ISO 9001 and Six Sigma.
• The role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in quality monitoring.
• Activity: Perform a Value Stream Mapping exercise.

Day 3: Building a Lean Quality Culture and Sustaining Improvements

• Creating a culture of accountability and responsibility.
• Implementing employee training and engagement strategies.
• Monitoring and sustaining Lean improvements over time.
• Continuous improvement audits and feedback loops.
• Group Project: Develop and present a Lean Quality Improvement Plan for a sample organization.

📝 Evaluation Criteria:

• Participation in discussions and activities: 30%
• Workshop and activity outcomes: 30%
• Final Lean Quality Improvement Plan presentation: 40%

🎯 Target Audience:

• Quality Assurance Professionals
• Operations Managers
• Process Improvement Specialists
• Team Leaders and Supervisors
• Business Owners and Entrepreneurs