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Waste can be in the form of time, resources such as machinery and space, materials, mistakes, inventory, transport and not satisfying the customer. The steps to reduce waste are the following:

  • Identify customers, internal and external
  • Define Value from the customer’s point of view
  • Identify the value stream
  • Achieve flow
  • Establish just in time (pull) systems
  • Aim for Perfection, continuous gradual improvements

NZTE offers free introductory training in Lean through its ETP programme. We have successfully run these courses throughout New Zealand for the past 4 years. They are suited to small to medium companies and the training is accompanied with free follow-up visits to your site. Topics covered include:

  • Understanding Lean Philosophy
  • Implementation
  • Related people issues
  • Value chain Analysis (productivity)
  • Setup Reduction
  • Controlling work in progress
  • Visual management techniques
  • Team design for real teamwork
  • Measures
  • Cellular manufacturing
  • Just in Time production
  • Design to Production
  • The Theory of Constraints
  • Lean Office

Strategia Offers a range of unit standard based training modules that can be tailored to suit your needs and budget. Our team includes education specialists who will help determine the best options for you. We have successfully run Competitive Manufacturing courses for WelTec in the Wellington region for the past 3 years. The Companies taking part have become regional models for lean business practice.

LEAN IS ABOUT IMPROVING PROCESSES USING A SERIES OF LOGICAL STEPS TO MINIMISE WASTE

Our latest innovation is LEAN ONLINE, a service which will allow you to transform your company in a cost-effective manner.

Lean Online has been developed to allow companies of all sizes to get cost effective advice and assistance with the training and implementation process.

Features/benefits of Lean Online include:

  • Expert guidance from experienced lean practitioners
  • Uses internet technology to deliver assistance in a cost effective manner
  • Avoids travel costs and expenses
  • Regular sessions ensure you remain focused and encouraged
  • Simple to change the pace of change
  • Programmed timeslots allows you to plan your time better

......     To get started or for further details contact us now.