This course provides the essential tools needed to enable practitioners to implement Continuous Improvement processes at their companies.
October 18, 2023
6 Full-Day Sessions
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
DVIRC - 2905 Southampton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
$2,745
Instructor: Nico de Sousa
This course concentrates on the specific tools needed to improve processes. This unique approach allows participants to develop the necessary skills in a significantly reduced amount of time and financial investment.
During the course, each participant will complete a project unique to their company to solve a business improvement problem. Beyond the specific project, the course enables participants to take the tools learned to become effective change agents. This class also encourages interaction with other learners to share ideas for improvements across different companies and industries.
Lean Tools & Essentials is ideal for manufacturing, quality, engineering, or office employees who will be the hands-on practitioners of Lean. It is highly encouraged that when deciding who to send to this class, you draw from a pool of front office and shop floor personnel.
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This program includes one-on-one consulting sessions with the trainer to assess progress, coach through challenges, and identify any outstanding issues. Date to be determined at a mutually agreed upon time between participant and trainer.
Using our unique learn and apply method, attendees will have the ability to practice these tools in a guided, simulated environment. They will even experience how Lean principles are applied in a simulated production environment, equipping them with the fundamentals of Lean thinking…and doing. The course is taught by a Lean expert who devotes individual coaching time to each student and his/her project.
On average, each project can yield up to $50,000 in cost savings!
Nico de Sousa Serro is the Lean/Continuous Improvement content expert at DVIRC. He is responsible for facilitating organizational continuous improvement efforts, implementation of Lean methodologies, and creating Lean/CI content. This involves developing on-site collaborative solutions and training, as well as conducting training and education courses held at DVIRC.
Interested in holding a program for your team, at your pace, and in your facility? Complete the informational form and one of our representatives will contact you shortly.
Cancellations received up to 5 business days prior to class start date will not be charged the training fee, or will be refunded if payment has already been submitted. Cancellations 1-3 business days prior to class will be charged the training fee. As a courtesy, we will allow you to apply 50% of your payment towards a future training course within one year of the cancellation date. No refund will be provided for same-day cancellations and no-shows; customer is responsible for full payment without future training credit. Registrant substitutions may be made at any time. Cancellations must be submitted via email to jenoch@dvirc.org or by phone at 215-552-3827.